“Ass! Fuck! Girls! Drink!” Those four words, one of them a quintessentially Irish curse (and much sweeter than it sounds to Americans) make up almost the entire dialogue of Father Jack Hackett, a grumpy alcoholic priest who fills the trio at necklace from the classic sitcom “Father Ted.” “ Aired …
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Hong Kong Democracy Activist Says Catholic Faith Gives Meaning to His Exile | Catholic National Register
“I was quite ready to retire in Hong Kong … but I was severely attacked by the pro-Beijing media … and I was very afraid of being arrested and prosecuted.” HONG KONG – Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joseph Cheng said his Catholic faith supported him when he left his home …
Read More »List of Pop-up Clinics for Coronavirus Vaccines – Metro Health July 17-24 in City of San Antonio
July 16, 2021 SAN ANTONIO – To ensure that anyone who wishes to receive a COVID-19 vaccine has access to a vaccine, Metro Health is notifying residents of weekly pop-up immunization clinics. Below is a list of the locations of the upcoming pop-up clinics for the week of July 17-24. …
Read More »100 days before COP26, the Christian coalition calls on churches to act
ICN / JS image Source: A Rocha With just 100 days to go to COP26 – the critical international climate negotiations that the UK government will host and chair in Glasgow in November – a broad coalition of Christian denominations and charities is calling on all churches to hold a …
Read More »Priest formerly assigned to Eastern Shore added to list of clergy abuse
Among the latest names added to the Catholic Diocese of Richmond’s clergy roster with credible allegations of sexual abuse is a priest whose parish assignments included a church on the east coast of Virginia. The diocese has posted the list on its website since February 2019, and there have since …
Read More »Miami Beach Parish assures presence after building collapse
Miami Beach’s St. Joseph’s Church is less than a mile from the Champlain Towers building in Surfside which collapsed on June 24, killing nearly 100 people. Brother Juan Sosa, pastor of the parish since 2010, told NCR that they have lost at least 20 to 25 faithful, and that the …
Read More »Former Anglican priest says God helped him find his way to the Catholic priesthood
ST. PAUL, Minn. (CNS) – For Father Stephen Hilgendorf, it was a long journey from his role as a priest in the Anglican tradition. This included a desire to be in full fellowship with the Catholic Church that was so strong that he was ready to give up the ministry …
Read More »What we know about President Joe Biden’s visit to Cincinnati
Cincinnati will have a moment in the national spotlight on Wednesday as President Joe Biden travels to host a town hall with CNN. The trip will be Biden’s first to Cincinnati and his third trip to Ohio since taking office. Don’t know what to expect? Here’s all we know. When …
Read More »USCCB Secretary General Unexpectedly Resigns After “Looming Media Reports Alleging Possible Inappropriate Behavior”
WASHINGTON (CNS) – Mgr. Jeffrey D. Burrill, secretary general of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops since November, resigned his post after the USCCB “became aware of imminent news articles alleging inappropriate behavior by Bishop Burrill”, said Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the USCCB. In …
Read More »Minnesota gymnast en route to Olympics relies on hard work, trust in God
CHAMPLIN, Minnesota (CNS) – The Champlin Twin City Twisters are the home gym for Grace McCallum, a member of the U.S. gymnastics team for the 2018 world championships. A large banner hangs over the main entrance of the establishment in honor of this accomplishment. But her supporters are hoping the …
Read More »The story of Jose Toribio Losoya is an important piece for the Hispanic community around Alamo
In Part 1 of KSAT’s new Tejano Moments series, we focus on an Alamo Tejano hero by the name of Jose Toribio Losoya. Born here in the heart of San Antonio in 1808, Losoya was destined to fight for a free Texas. He was actually born in the Alamo de …
Read More »Unlivable teachers’ salaries put Catholic higher education in existential crisis
In 1955, Mgr. John Tracy Ellis, sometimes called the unofficial dean of historians of the American Catholic Church, commonly accused American Catholic colleges and universities of second-rate intellectual scholarship standards. Her review struck a chord and brought about self-reflection and some change. Of course, a lot has happened since 1955. …
Read More »Diocese of Richmond adds four more priests to list of clergy accused of child sexual abuse
Three of the priests died; the fourth is suspended through: Jane alvarez-wertz Posted: Jul 19, 2021 / 8:39 PM EDT / Update: Jul 19, 2021 / 8:47 PM EDT RICHMOND, Virginia (WAVY) – The Catholic Diocese of Richmond named four other clergymen accused of sexual abuse involving a minor. Three …
Read More »Senior Greek Orthodox American leader to meet with Catholic and Latter-day Saint leaders in Utah
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America will be in Salt Lake City this week for the first such visit by the denomination’s chief US prelate in nearly two decades. (Julius Motal | The Associated Press) Archbishop Elpidophoros stands before his throne on the altar of the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity …
Read More »Remember “Father Joe”, San Diego’s tireless champion for the homeless
The following article has been republished with permission from The Southern Cross, the official journal of the Diocese of San Diego. With his strong Bronx accent and smirk, Msgr. Joseph Carroll was a San Diego icon. âFather Joe,â as he was much better known, was the president emeritus and namesake …
Read More »Waiver of dispensation did not bring Catholics back to Mass – Arkansas Catholic
The abandonment of the “habit” of attending Mass in person is partly responsible for the low numbers. Posted: July 19, 2021 By Mark PattisonNew Catholic Service CNS Photo / Courtesy Detroit Catholic A woman receives communion at St. John the Baptist Church in Monroe, Michigan, amid the coronavirus pandemic. An …
Read More »Worshipers meet county’s latest indoor service mask requirements – CBS Los Angeles
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – Some places of worship, like the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, again require parishioners to wear face coverings in accordance with LA County’s latest mask term. The warrant requires all county residents to wear masks indoors, regardless of their immunization status, and Sunday …
Read More »Mandatory jab call for health workers
The national cabinet is urged to make vaccinations mandatory for all hospital staff and create a deployment plan to ensure that each worker has a date in their agenda to receive a vaccine. The call came as NSW reported 105 more cases on Sunday, as well as the death of …
Read More »priest celebrates 50 years with the church during a golden jubilee |
Barbara Bregazzi (waitress), Thurstan Denne (waiter), Canon Hinton Bird (assistant priest), Father Duncan Whitworth, Father Roger Harper (assistant priest), Paul Lewin (waiter), Alex Tawney (thurifer) Print and digital download photos available Duncan Whitworth recently celebrated 50 years as a priest. He marked the occasion of his golden jubilee on June …
Read More »Dr Laurel M. Quinn | Obituary
Dr. Laurel M. Quinn, 44 years old from Winona, passed away on Wednesday July 14, 2021 at Winona Health. Laurel Marie was born on October 10, 1976 in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, to James and Judith (Buehler) Vos. She graduated from St. Cloud Technical High School and received her undergraduate and …
Read More »Mangaluru: Holy Cross Church bids farewell to Fr. Victor Machado and welcomes Fr. Clifford Fernandes
Press release Mangaluru, July 17: On July 11, at Holy Cross Church, the parishioners of Cordel bade farewell to their parish priest, Father Victor Machado, after thanksgiving mass. Recognizing the services rendered by Fr. Victor Machado during six years, on behalf of the parishioners Michael D’Souza, the vice-president of Parish …
Read More »US uses ‘shame’ list to root out corruption in Central America
WASHINGTON – This is a list that no one wants to be on. On July 1, the US State Department released a long-awaited list of âcorrupt and undemocratic actorsâ from El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala. In total, he listed 55 Central American notables – judges, a former president and many …
Read More »Catholics Respond to Pope Francis’ Drastic Restrictions on Extraordinary Masses | Catholic National Register
“It’s war,” Rorate Caeli posted on Twitter immediately after the promulgation of the motu proprio. The Vatican’s new restrictions on masses of extraordinary form drew passionate responses from Catholics almost as soon as the motu proprio was published shortly after noon Rome time on Friday. Many Catholics reacted strongly to …
Read More »DRC: Funeral program for Cardinal Monsengwo Pasinya.
The mortal remains of Cardinal Monsengwo will arrive in the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kinshasa, on Saturday July 17, 2021. Interment is scheduled for Wednesday July 21, 2021. Africa Service in English from Vatican News. Those in charge of the diocesan Curia of the Archdiocese of Kinshasa …
Read More »Nearly 30 Kansas nonprofits secured community service tax credits
TOPEKA, Kansas (WIBW) – Nearly 30 Kansas nonprofits have received community service tax credits. Governor Laura Kelly said 26 Kansas nonprofits will get more than $ 4 million in community service tax credits to enhance and enhance fundraising efforts for education projects , health care, child care and housing. âThe …
Read More »Appointments – July 15, 2021
Bishop Bernard Hebda announced the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis: Effective July 1, 2021 Reverend Bryan Kujawa, appointed parish vicar of St. Richard’s Church, Assumption Church and St. Peter’s Church in Richfield. Father Kujawa is a priest of the Diocese of Crookston. Reverend James Liekhus, …
Read More »Mali: an abducted Catholic priest is released
The Christian faithful of the diocese of Mopti in Mali express their joy at the release of the kidnapped Catholic priest, Father Léon Dougnon after more than three weeks in custody of his captors. By the editor of Vatican News Father Léon Dougnon, parish priest of Ségué in the diocese …
Read More »Sask. Catholic bishops move forward alone with fundraising campaign for residential school survivors
DISCLAIMER: This story contains distressing details The bishops of Saskatchewan release more details of a fundraising campaign for residential school survivors, but none of their colleagues across Canada appear to be joining them. A website is now accepting donations for the campaign. In a statement, the bishops of Saskatchewan say …
Read More »Faith Investor Services Launches Pure-Play Catholic Values ETF in Partnership with the Knights of Columbus | Business
DALLAS – (BUSINESS WIRE) – July 14, 2021– Faith Investor Services, LLC (FIS), in partnership with Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors (KoCAA), is pleased to announce today the launch of its first Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) on the New York Stock Exchange. The new fund, the FIS Knights of Columbus …
Read More »Priest’s ‘pro-Indonesian’ stance angers Papuans
A Catholic priest found himself in hot water with Papuans seeking independence in speaking out in favor of plans that would keep the troubled region under Indonesian rule. They criticized Father Hendrikus Hada of the Diocese of Agats for his comments supporting the extension of the special autonomy status for …
Read More »Mary L. Codr | Seward Independent
Mary Louise (Hladky) Codr, 85, 8 months, 21 days old, of David City, formerly of Bee and Seward, died on Wednesday June 30, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer at St. Joseph’s Court surrounded by her family. Mary Lou was born on October 9, 1935, on a farm near …
Read More »New online exhibit takes viewers on a 3D tour of the Christian monuments of Nagorno-Karabakh – The Calvert Journal
Environmentalists grew increasingly concerned in the aftermath of the war after the Azerbaijani government began controversial renovations to Gazanchetsots Cathedral in Shushi. Azerbaijanis also began to promote the theory that Armenian churches were in fact Caucasian Albanian monuments appropriated by Armenians in the 19th century: an idea that has been …
Read More »Indian digital payments company Fintech Paytm introduces low-cost instant loans to help consumers manage their spending
Indian digital payments giant Payment recently introduced Paytm Postpaid Mini, which allows users to acquire small instant loans to help them manage their monthly or daily expenses The Paytm team notes in a blog post that their goal is to provide customers with services that will provide them with greater …
Read More »The IMF “helps stabilize the world economy” with the issuance of SDRs, “but more will be needed” – Eurasia Review
The announcement last Friday that the board of directors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved an allocation of $ 650 billion in special drawing rights (SDRs) is a “necessary step in the right direction”, Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) Co-Director Mark Weisbrot said: “But more will be …
Read More »The world “more than ever needs a message of salvation”
Four new Westminster priests have been ordained, including Father Timothy Mangatal, pictured here with the Archbishop of Westminster, Cardinal Vincent Nichols. Mazur / cbcew.org.uk The message of salvation is a message the world needs to hear, now more than ever, according to the youngest priest in the Diocese of Westminster …
Read More »Funeral services | Dubuque obituaries
Scott M. Berget, Wiota, Wis. – Visits: 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. today, Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Darlington, Wis. Christian funeral mass: 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 13, at the church. Roger J. Bergfeld, Dubuque – Visits: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today, Leonard Funeral and Crematorium, 2595 Rockdale Road. …
Read More »Bishop of Negros is recovering from Covid
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Bishop of San Carlos Gerardo Alminaza has resumed his ministry for the Roman Catholic Church after recovering from Covid-19. âTwenty-one days after testing positive for Covid-19, I am now negative,â said Alminaza, who presided over a mass at the San Carlos Borromeo Cathedral parish in …
Read More »Colorado Springs at 150 | How Churches Helped Shape the City of Colorado Springs | Premium
Editor’s Note: In July, as Colorado Springs prepares for its 150th anniversary on the 31st, The Gazette prepared a series of articles on the history of our city. Return for a fascinating glimpse into the people and events that made Colorado Springs the landmark it is today. Churches and religious …
Read More »Memory of two Filipino priests who disappeared without a trace
“Where have you been, brother, for so long? Where are you my brother The powerful must answer⦠We will never stop until we find you.“ Bishop Emmanuel Cabajar composed this verse to pay homage to his Redemptorist brother, Father Rudy Romano, who forcibly disappeared in Labangon, Cebu City, 36 years …
Read More »The Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart in Tonganoxia to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the ordination of a longtime priest
Photo by Shawn Linenberger. Enlarge the photo. Reverend Mark Goldasich poses with a Croatian flag in this photo from a feature article published by The Mirror in July 2018 about Goldasich and others who grew up in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood of Kansas City, Kansas City, in favor of Croatia …
Read More »Utah’s second oldest church, like those who worship there, remains a shining light of progressive Protestants in LDS Zion
By the mid-19th century, with the Mormon theocracy led by pioneer prophet Brigham Young, the plans of a few Episcopalians to carve out their own religious niche in the Utah Territory seemed daring. But, in July 1867, two decades after Young led Mormon pioneers into the Salt Lake Valley, newly …
Read More »Wisconsin bishop takes rare action to fire provocative priest
MADISON, Wisconsin – A Wisconsin bishop has taken the unusual step of removing a priest from the ministry after making a series of controversial remarks about politics and the pandemic. The Diocese of La Crosse said in a statement Friday that Bishop William Patrick Callahan had issued an executive order …
Read More »Meet Lancashire’s New Priests and Deacons
A teacher, a physiotherapist, a civil servant, a notary, a marketing manager, a corporal of the Royal Military Police, a veterinarian, a librarian, an educator, a farm worker and a sergeant in the army. These are just a few of the latest cohorts of new priests and deacons to be …
Read More »Vatican: Pope to deliver Sunday blessing from Rome hospital
Rome – Pope Francis walks, works and celebrated Mass at a hospital in Rome where he will also deliver his weekly Sunday blessing while recovering from bowel surgery, the Vatican announced on July 9. The Vatican Daily Medical Update said Francis’s temperature was back to normal after the slight fever …
Read More »Three new pilgrimage routes connect ancient sites and churches in Devon
THREE pilgrimage routes connecting ancient spiritual sites and churches in Devon have been launched as part of a new rural project. The 39 mile Archangel Way, from St Michael’s, Brentor, perched on its tor, traverses the remote landscape of North Dartmoor to end at St Michael’s, Chagford. The less demanding …
Read More »5 things to know about CTVNews.ca for Thursday, July 8, 2021: Election issues, Catholic Church, blood clot testing
TORONTO – Canada has now fully immunized 43.8 percent of the country’s eligible population. Here’s what else you need to know to start your day. 1. Electoral matters: If Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calls an election this summer, the issue that will hold the most influence on voters’ minds will …
Read More »Pastors’ assignments take effect July 28: Eléazar Silva Galvan
Friday 09 Jul 2021 IC archive photo + Expand Bro. Eléazar Silva Galvan Bro. Eléazar Silva Galvan Bro. Eleazar Silva-Galván was born in Mexico City and attended school there before entering Mt. Angel Seminary in Oregon. He then returned to Mexico City to attend Universidad La Salle and did graduate …
Read More »‘God is present’ even in the midst of great suffering
The partial collapse of a high-rise condominium in Surfside, Florida recently “brought so much sadness,” but it’s also an opportunity to respond with prayer and spread the Catholic faith, said Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on his âWalk Humblely Podcastâ July 7th. It is human to wonder why such tragedies happen, …
Read More »Canon Missioner at Peterborough Cathedral named first female Dean of Hereford
The Reverend Canon Sarah Brown is the Resident Canon at Peterborough Cathedral. Downing Street announced her appointment this morning (July 7) and she will take up her new role in the fall. A farewell service will be held at Peterborough Cathedral on a Sunday in September, with details to be …
Read More »FlexiLoans, GooglePay partner to offer instant loans to SMEs
MSME-focused digital lending platform FlexiLoans.com announces its collaboration with Google Pay to provide flexible lending to their merchant base. The collaboration will help close the credit gap by providing instant loans to small traders and entrepreneurs across India who cannot access formal credit, FlexiLoans said in a statement. FlexiLoans aims …
Read More »The S&P 500 records a first decline after 7 consecutive gains; oil drops
Banks and energy companies helped push stocks down on Wall Street on Tuesday, ending the seven-day streak of record-breaking Standard & Poor’s 500 indexes. The benchmark index fell 0.2% after declining 0.9%. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 0.6%. Tech stocks rose, helping the Nasdaq composite to a modest gain …
Read More »Evans: The Catholic Church Has Lost Its Moral Priorities | Notice
Talk about bad timing. The biggest story of religion in Iowa last week has been mind-boggling. Attorney General Tom Miller has announced that he has concluded a three-year investigation into allegations of sexual abuse against priests in the four Catholic dioceses in our state. Miller’s staff reviewed church records, some …
Read More »Churches around the world named after Joseph are celebrating the special year of the saint
When Pope Francis decreed in December 2020 a special year for the Catholic Church dedicated to Saint Joseph, parishes around the world named in honor of the biblical adoptive father took charge of celebrating the year despite the continuing difficulties of the coronavirus pandemic. Leaders of churches nominated for St. …
Read More »Paytm Launches Low Cost Instant Postpaid Mini Loans To Help Users Manage Monthly Expenses
According to a source, Paytm now has no Chinese nationals on its board. US citizen Douglas Feagin has joined Paytm’s board of directors on behalf of Ant Group. Paytm this week announced the launch of Postpaid Mini, a need and consumption based credit for users to help them manage their …
Read More »Brandon churches vandalized with graffiti
WINNIPEG – The Brandon Police Department is investigating after two churches in the community were vandalized over the weekend. St. Matthews Anglican Cathedral and the First Presbyterian were both graffiti sprayed over the weekend, as were several vehicles in the area. “The vandalism was first reported on July 4, around …
Read More »Ireland sees ancient Mass Rocks tradition reborn
Irish priests celebrated Mass at “Mass Rocks” in all 26 Dioceses of Ireland in honor of Irish Catholics who practiced their faith in secret when it was illegal to do so under British rule. All expressions of the Catholic faith were banned in Ireland between the 16th and 18th centuries …
Read More »Latest news on coronavirus: removal of face mask rule in public transport would be “act of gross negligence”, Prime Minister warned
VSAlum Semple, a member of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) and professor of child health and epidemic medicine at the University of Liverpool, told Sky News he may continue to wear a mask after July 19. He said: “I probably will in some contexts, but you have to …
Read More »Church’s “smile therapy” helps Palestinian women cope with the pressure
Palestinian students who have received letters from American children send messages in bottles in response during a field visit to Gaza City on June 26. In May, 11 days of hostilities between Israel and the Palestinian movement Hamas killed and injured dozens of people, including children. (Photo: AFP) The Latin …
Read More »Our rich history: Renaissance ’71 – Celebrating 50 years of MVC / TMC; a golden jubilee was needed
By Dr Raymond HébertSpecial at the NKyTribune Part 4 of our series, âRetrospect and Vista IIâ: Thomas More College / University, 1971-2021 Mgr. John Murphy, president of Thomas More College, has decided that the first fifty years of Villa Madonna College (VMC) / Thomas More College (TMC) should be celebrated …
Read More »Tokyo Catholic churches to follow restrictions – Arkansas Catholic
Only a limited number of people will be allowed in the parishes, keep the distance Posted: July 5, 2021 Photo CNS / Kim Kyung-Hoon, Reuters Torch relay runners wearing protective masks attend an event in Yokohama, Japan on June 30, 2021 ahead of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. The 2020 …
Read More »Residential school mass graves make some Catholics think of leaving church
MONTREAL – The discovery of several mass graves in former residential school sites has shocked much of Canada and this feeling of horror is leading some to question their ties to the Catholic Church. âNow, with this situation with residential schools, there are people who blame the (Royal Canadian Mounted …
Read More »Calcutta: First physical Sunday mass after easing of sidewalks | Calcutta News
KOLKATA: The city’s 65 Catholic churches on Sunday saw physical services (mass) organized by parish priests and a limited number of 50 members present with enthusiasm and piety, following all safety protocols and praying for a “third wave softer”. Temperature checks, hand sanitization, masked entry, remote seats were all in …
Read More »How a Brahmin priest found pride of place in St. Thomas Cathedral | India News
MUMBAI: Behind a cluster of tall trees and amid the thickets of shops and buildings, smog and traffic in the Fort area, the three-century-old St. Thomas Cathedral has seen it all. But beyond its famous arches and inside its walls lined with sculpture, stained glass and liturgical art stands an …
Read More »Benue: Nigerians abroad are proud of Ortom – Rome-based Catholic priest Prof. Pilla
A priest of the Catholic Church based in Rome, the Rev. Joseph Pilla said that Nigerians in the diaspora are proud of Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State because of his positions on national issues. Father Pilla, who is the president of all Nigerian priests, religious and seminarians in Rome, …
Read More »The Benedictine Economy: Catholic Work Ethics and the Spirit of Capitalism
Benedictine ideals have recently gained attention. There was a reprint of John Henry Newman Benedictine essays. Rod Dreher’s The Benoît option targets a Catholic readership, and Rowan Williams The Way of Saint Benedict appeal to readers of all faiths. Each of these offers has a different focus, but all three …
Read More »Ellerbrock: Vatican II – Another Look | Chroniclers
What happened on November 22, 1963? Our first Catholic president was assassinated. Coincidentally, on that day, the bishops of Rome for the Second Vatican Council voted 2,158 to 19 to approve the vernacular mass. It no longer had to be celebrated in Latin. The aim of the bishops was to …
Read More »Garret FitzGerald’s positive impact deserves to be remembered
It has been said that Garret FitzGerald is the best and worst thing that ever happened to Fine Gael. The best in that he revolutionized the second party in Irish politics, from a dilapidated part-time organization to one that has achieved near electoral parity with Fianna Fáil. In doing so, …
Read More »Vatican charges cardinal, nine others over roles in London real estate deal
ROME – For the first time, a cardinal will be tried in a Vatican court along with nine other individual defendants and three legal entities, all charged with various offenses for their role in a controversial real estate deal in London orchestrated by the Vatican Secretariat of State . Italian …
Read More »Reverend Woodruff resigns – Odessa American
Rev. Mark Woodruff, longtime pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, resigned Thursday to become a sacramental minister. He is from Westfield, NJ, who came to Odessa 25 years ago. He will still say Mass regularly and hear confessions. (Odessa American | Jacob Ford) Reverend Mark Woodruff has been …
Read More »The Century-old Chinese Communist Party: What’s Next?
History rhymes. As are the leadership cycles of the Chinese Communist Party. Ironically, the current undisputed leader is a product of Mao Zedong of similar stature and power, who purged Xi Jinping’s father and inflicted combat sessions, public mockery and hunger on Xi when he was young. . Mao taught …
Read More »Crookston, rector of St. John Gualbert Cathedral, retires from active ministry; ordered in 1971 | Local News
After recently celebrating the 50th anniversary of his ordination, the Right Reverend James F. Crookston retired from active ministry. “I am happy to have nothing to administer, but I am very happy to be able to continue to celebrate Mass and to function as a priest, and I will be …
Read More »The Cathedral of the Holy Rosary celebrates the first Mass with no capacity limit – BC Catholic
For the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Vancouver’s Holy Rosary Cathedral has opened its doors to mass for all, without any restrictions. The celebration took place on July 1, the first day of the BC government withdrawal from a host of restrictions on places of worship …
Read More »Synod to discuss goal of 10,000 new lay-led churches over the next ten years
The establishment of 10,000 new churches, mostly run by lay people over the next ten years, is among the ambitious goals that will be discussed at this month’s General Synod, when the Archbishop of York, the Right Reverend Stephen Cottrell, will provide an update on the Vision and Strategic Discussions …
Read More »Construction spending fell 0.3% in May as housing slows
WASHINGTON – Construction spending fell 0.3% in May. Growth in housing, the best performing economy, has slowed as activity in areas most directly affected by the pandemic has shown further weakness. The Commerce Department reported Thursday that May’s drop followed a slight 0.1% increase in April and left overall construction …
Read More »Duane D. Robinson – Rowley – Mix 94,7 KMCH
ROWLEY – Duane D. Robinson, 51, of Rowley, IA, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at the University of Iowa hospitals and clinics in Iowa City, IA. Duane was born October 18, 1969, the son of Bert D. and Shirlene K. (Simpson) Robinson. He graduated in 1988 from Independence …
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