Saint Jerome, whose feast is September 30, is a giant in the intellectual history of the church. He is best known for translating the Bible from its original Hebrew and Greek into Latin, and his translation, called the Vulgate, remained the most commonly used version of the scriptures for over …
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PHOTOS: New Bishop ordained and installed in the Diocese of Covington
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Covington celebrated the ordination and installation of Bishop John C. Iffert as the eleventh bishop of the Diocese of Covington. The ceremony took place Thursday at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mary of the Assumption. The event is visible on the cathedral site website and …
Read More »Cardinal of Washington ordains deacons at North American College in Rome
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory of Washington ordained 21 men from the Pontifical North American College to the diaconate on September 30 in St. Peter’s Basilica. Hundreds of family, friends and students attended Mass at the pulpit altar in St. Peter’s, watching the liturgy full of joy …
Read More »Sri Lankan church seeks to investigate warnings of attacks on church
Confusion reigns after Navy warnings were withdrawn of impending attacks on churches Sep 30, 2021 Catholic priests pay homage at the cemetery of victims of the Saint Sebastian Church bombing in Negombo on April 21, marking the second anniversary of the Easter Sunday 2019 attacks that left 279 dead in …
Read More »UK college approves priest for chaplaincy after rejecting him
Through Ryan foley, Christian Post reporter | Wednesday, September 29, 2021 David palmer | YouTube / David Palmer A higher education institution in England agreed to recognize a Catholic priest as chaplain after refusing to do so due to his tweets about abortion and euthanasia. Br David Palmer of the …
Read More »Painter Kerry James Marshall, to replace Confederate windows at Wa – BOTWC
The windows will now be replaced with an honorable representation of American history. Washington National Cathedral has just appointed a new artist to replace the old Confederate windows, NBC Connecticut reports. Contemporary artist Kerry James Marshall, known for depicting black life, designed new stained glass windows for the National Cathedral. …
Read More »Pro-Life advocates “light in the midst” of darkness, says Archbishop – Catholic Philly
By Gina Christian ⢠Posted on September 29, 2021 Those who advocate in defense of human life are “lights in the middle” of obscure human history, Archbishop Nelson Pérez said. On September 26, the Archbishop was the celebrant and principal homilizer of the Archdiocesan Respect Life Mass in 2021 at …
Read More »Bishop Thomas Donellan, founding pastor of the Catholic community of Saint-François-Xavier, dies at 91
Monsignor Thomas Donellan Jr. visits a parishioner from the Catholic Community of Saint-François-Xavier. (Courtesy of the Catholic Community of Saint-François-Xavier) Monsignor Thomas J. Donellan Jr., founding pastor of the Catholic community of St. Francis Xavier in Hunt Valley and a respected leader in pastoral planning in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, …
Read More »What does the Ministry of the Green Economy and the Environment consist of? – The Mast online
[By Nkula Kaoma] During the swearing-in ceremony for ministers, President Hakainde Hichilema unveiled one of the three new ministries, Green Economy and Environment. Apparently, this is the only ministry with a brand new name that has never been heard of in Zambia’s governance circles. Many people should be asking themselves, …
Read More »Bonnie Welter | News, Sports, Jobs
MORGAN – Bonnie Welter, 66, of Morgan, died on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at the Benedictine Health Care Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Christian Burial Mass will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Morgan, Minnesota, with the funeral at a later …
Read More »Haitian priest and local churches come together to help and accommodate migrants
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – As hundreds of migrants continue to arrive in El Paso for treatment, local churches in Borderland are opening their doors to receive them. Mark Chatterton, a volunteer with the El Paso Baptist Association, said that with the help of volunteers and donations, they were able …
Read More »Papal Academy awards “Guardian of Life” award to American death row chaplain
VATICAN CITY – Death row inmates in Florida jails call their 6ft by 9ft cell their “home”, with some having lived in their “home” for 40 years – longer than a lay Catholic chaplain has said ‘he had lived in his family home in Tallahassee. So when Dale Recinella, the …
Read More »Ibovespa retreats with more than 2% of caution in the USA and little ore
Marlet Ibovespa. Photo: Pixabay Oh Ibovespa The United States is operating sharply this afternoon (28) following a global energy crisis and pro-sales. In the raw materials market, it also weighs on companies associated with iron ore raw materials. 1:44 p.m., The Ipovespa is down 2.26%, for 111,044 points. By 2021, …
Read More »Former Bishop of Cleveland Anthony Pilla’s funeral is scheduled for Tuesday
The Cleveland native led the area’s Roman Catholic Diocese for 25 years, becoming a beloved figure in the community. CLEVELAND – Clevelanders will have one last chance on Tuesday to say goodbye to Bishop Anthony Pilla, one of the most prominent and beloved Roman Catholic figures in the history of …
Read More »Editorial: US Bishops Must Leave ‘Apathetic Environment’ for Fossil Fuel Investments
As this year’s season of creation draws to a close and a crucial United Nations climate conference approaches, it is noteworthy that there is a growing movement of Catholic and other groups to depart. publicly of their fossil fuel portfolios. Harvard University recently joined the list, which also includes more …
Read More »Marie E. Gonci 1932-2021 | News, Sports, Jobs
ALLIANCE – Mary E. Krispinsky Gonci, 89, surrounded by her family, returned home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 26, 2021. Born August 5, 1932 in Youngstown to John and Mary Somsky Krispinsky, she has lived at Alliance most of her life. She graduated in 1950 from Wilson …
Read More »Torrington Parish School Honors Long-Time Bishop for 51st Year of Priesthood
TORRINGTON – Friends have come from all over Litchfield County. And for Mgr. Robert Tucker, it was the occasion for him to celebrate his own birthday as a priest. âI was very happy,â Tucker said of the event to celebrate his pastorship. âEspecially since I wanted to celebrate my 50th …
Read More »The words are a minefield on the island of Ireland
Don’t use the word too hard, the head of the Church of Ireland warned at a church service I attended recently. They could tie a knot that cannot be untied. On an island where it can be a minefield to find the right terms to navigate the complexity of shared …
Read More »Parish priest Mater Dei accused of sexual abuse
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – A priest in Topeka has been charged with sexual abuse of a minor. The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas has stated that it has received an allegation of child sexual abuse against Fr. John Pilcher. The archdiocese said parishioners in Mater Dei parish were informed …
Read More »At Mass for migrants and refugees, Bishop Dorsonville echoes the Pope’s call for solidarity with people fleeing their country – Catholic Standard
During a mass on September 26 marking the 107e World Migrant and Refugee Day, Washington Auxiliary Bishop Mario E. Dorsonville, chair of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops ‘Migration Committee, urged people to heed Pope Francis’ urge to “move on. from indifference to solidarity â. âCountries have a moral …
Read More »Archon Isidoros Garifalakis appointed Archon Regional Commander for Pacific Northwest – Archon News Article
With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, and in consultation with His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco, Dr. Anthony J. Limberakis, National Commander of the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle, appointed Archon Isidoros Garifalakis Regional Commander for the Order in the Pacific Northwest. His Eminence …
Read More »Local priest visits migrants at Texas border amid calls to stop deportations – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
MIAMI (WSVN) – One of two priests from South Florida who traveled to the US border with Mexico in Texas to meet predominantly Haitian migrants shared his account of his trip, as some clergymen local called on the Biden administration to stop the evictions. Father Reginald Jean-Mary of Notre Dame …
Read More »Uber launches driver retirement plans in UK
In March, Uber reclassified more than 70,000 drivers in the UK as workers after the country’s court ruling (Image: REUTERS / Brendan McDermi / File Photo) A Uber Technologies Begin to implement the provision of pension schemes for drivers in UK, Months later, they were forced to grant labor rights …
Read More »Cardinal O’Malley celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Sacred Heart of Weymouth
WEYMOUTH – Reverend Sean Connor said he was in his final year of seminary when he was assigned to Church of the Sacred Heart in Weymouth 21 years ago, shortly after the parish celebrated its 125th anniversary. He returned to the parish seven years ago to serve as a pastor …
Read More »Chancellery notice – Appointment of the clergy
His Grace, Bishop Julian Leow DD, Archbishop of Kuala Lumpur, after receiving the recommendations of Rev. Father Andrew Wong CDD, Provincial Superior of the Congregation of the Disciples of the Lord in Malaysia, has agreed to appoint the following priests for these respective positions from November 1, 2021 Sep 26, …
Read More »Porras is seeking the nomination for PCT. 2 commissioner
Sergio Porras The following information was submitted by Sergio Porras, who intends to seek the nomination of the Uvalde County Democratic Party in the primary elections on March 1, 2022. I, Sergio Porras, proudly announce my intention to run for the post of Uvalde County Commissioner for District 2 in …
Read More »In memoriam: Funeral notice, September 26, 2021 | Obituary
Born September 28, 1929 in Montreal, Quebec. Died on August 28, 2021 a month before his 92nd birthday. Only child of F. Arthur Jacobson, Jr. and Dorothy Black Jacobson, American actors who were performing in Canada at the time. As befits the child of a professional theater family, his cradle …
Read More »John McCormack obituary (1935 – 2021) – Manchester, NH
Bishop John B. McCormack, DD, Bishop Emeritus of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Manchester, was called to his rest and to the glory of the resurrection promised by the Lord at the Mount Carmel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on September 21, 2021, the Feast of Saint Matthew and also the …
Read More »The local church consecration will take place October 15-17, with new crosses raised in a special ceremony
The San Diego New Armenian Church Dedication Weekend will be held October 15-17, at the church’s site at 13925 El Camino Real, San Diego, 92130. The Blessing and Raising of the Crosses, which took place on September 17, was the first event to kick off the church’s dedication, according to …
Read More »Foreign loans: Catholic bishops send message to Buhari government
The Catholic Archbishops of Abuja have called on the government of President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure that the huge sums of money borrowed from outside are used for the development of the country as promised. The bishops, who called on the government and law enforcement to do whatever is necessary …
Read More »Obituary of Dorothy Anne (Hayes) Leathers
Leathers, Dorothy Anne (Hayes) of Minneapolis passed away peacefully on September 17, 2021, aged 91. Her children had the privilege of being with their beloved mother for the two weeks leading up to her passing. Dorothy attended elementary school at a one-class school in Hamel, MN; high school at Wayzata …
Read More »The History of Music at Norwich Cathedral by Tom Roast
Who was Norwich’s best all-around musician and how does it relate to Christmas? Which cathedral clergyman has been accused of being a dandy? Who threatened to storm the cathedral on pancake day? Who wanted to demolish the cathedral and use the stone to strengthen the walls of Yarmouth harbor? When …
Read More »German elections 2021: who is who in the race to replace Angela Merkel as chancellor?
Germany is heading for a very uncertain future one month before the federal elections which will see the country draw a line from the Angela Merkel era. The most likely outcome is several months of turbulent negotiations in Europe’s largest economy as parties attempt to form a coalition government, with …
Read More »Stalham police station transformed into an Orthodox church
A priest who once built the smallest church in the UK is now adding an exotic spectacle to the skyline of a Broads town. The golden dome of St Fursey’s, a church under construction on Yarmouth Road in Stalham, glowed on Thursday morning (23 September) as builders continued to work …
Read More »Rewrite the headlines for the better, with the help of a few Scottish sisters – Catholic Philly
Gina Christian By Gina Christian ⢠Posted on September 24, 2021 The other day I opened the paper (or rather clicked on my phone) to check the headlines, and I immediately regretted it. From top to bottom, every story was bad news: multiple incidents of gun violence, ongoing pandemic epidemics, …
Read More »Hawaii Mass Sent To Return War Hero Priest’s Remains To Kansas
HONOLULU (CNS) – Hawaii offered aloha to Father Emil J. Kapaun, US Army chaplain during the Korean War and candidate for holiness on September 23. Bishop of Honolulu Larry Silva celebrated an evening mass in the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in honor of the priest who died …
Read More »“The economy is moving too fast,” said the Fed chairman.
Federal Reserve Chairman (Fed, US Central Bank) Jerome Powell highlighted the pace of changes in the economy, amid the COVID-19 pandemic and its recovery. He spoke briefly about the matter at the conclusion of the virtual event for the federal hearing on Friday 24. âIt’s an economy that’s changing really, …
Read More »Spiritual symbiosis: what it takes to be a good priest
By Dr Jeff Mirus (bio – articles – email) | Sep 24, 2021 i just finished reading Revive the gift of God by Fr. Roch A. Kereszty, O. Cist. Ignatius Press recently published this âmanual of priestly lifeâ to help priests who for whatever reason need to refocus on the …
Read More »things are breaking | Commonwealth Magazine
How did Bernstein complete the work? In a letter dated May 25, 1971 â just over three months before the September premierâBernstein wrote poignantly on the problem of how to pass “from this howling anger to the serenity of Communion, that is to say the end? He judged the “No …
Read More »Flashes seek to stop skidding against rival cathedral – The Vicksburg Post
Summer officially turned into fall this week, and for the St. Aloysius football team the goals they had in August are starting to change as well. Despite constant efforts, a 0-5 start tempered dreams of a championship season. Even the playoffs are becoming an increasingly distant possibility. Halfway through the …
Read More »German elections 2021 – Partisan allegiances anchored in regional identity
It is a sunny Monday at the end of August in the constituency of Emden-Vechta. Tucked away on Germany’s north coast, fishing boats float serenely as tourists stroll around in the early morning – the fresh fish on offer at lunchtime and the region’s Dutch flair seem to be a …
Read More »The festival brings Padre Pio to the people and the people to God – Catholic Philly
By Gina Christian ⢠Posted on September 23, 2021 A Bucks County parish recently honored a beloved Italian saint with a lavish two-day festival that brought âmany, many blessingsâ to hundreds of attendees. St. Bede the Venerable Parish in Holland and the Knights of Columbus Council 15478 hosted the sixth …
Read More »Share the love of God, don’t just complain about the lack of faith, says the Pope to the bishops
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Bishops and other members of the Catholic Church often lament the decline in the number of Christians, but they rarely examine their own behavior and inability to show others how much God loves them, said the Pope Francis to the presidents of European episcopal conferences. âConsider …
Read More »Rosary Convention to Begin with 4.7 Mile Walk in Baltimore
The theme of the Rosary Congress 2021 is âIn the arms of Saint Josephâ. (Courtesy of the Rosary Congress) When Saint Joseph and the Blessed Virgin Mary traveled from Nazareth to Bethlehem to register for the census, they traveled on foot or on donkeys a 120 km journey in about …
Read More »Epidemiological effect: lower consumption leads to lower prices for services even with higher inflation; See the articles that dropped the most
In total, ten departments recorded a decline in their order book between January and August of this year (see table below), Refer to data from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), which is responsible for calculating the Consumer Price Index (IPCA), the official indicator of inflation in Brazil. …
Read More »Catholic priest arrested for allegedly stealing church funds to pay for drug-fueled orgies
A Catholic priest has been arrested on suspicion of stealing more than $ 117,000 from church funds to buy drugs for his gay parties. Father Francesco Spagnesi, 40, a highly regarded priest from Prato, Italy, has been under house arrest while police question 200 people who have allegedly attended his …
Read More »Catholic Church of the Holy Name of Jesus Celebrates 100th Anniversary – Los Angeles Sentinel | Los Angeles Sentry
Father Kenneth Ugwu, pastor of the Holy Name, enjoys the festivities of the celebration of the 100th anniversary. (Cora J. Fossett / LA Sentinel) Celebrating a history of worship and community service, members of the Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church gathered for the 100e birthday from September 10 to …
Read More »Kerry James Marshall to design windows for the National Cathedral
WASHINGTON – Four years after removing the stained glass windows honoring two Confederate generals, officials at the Washington National Cathedral said on Wednesday they had chosen a renowned black artist, Kerry James Marshall, to design their replacements. The artist first visited the cathedral on Wednesday after being tasked with treating …
Read More »How protocol clashes mask secret agenda to reunite Ireland
He also claimed that “the tectonic plates are shifting”, that there was “no longer a majority in Northern Ireland for either unionism or nationalism”, and instead there was “ground there is a growing understanding of people who want to talk about it – young people in particular – and we …
Read More »The Problem with Mother Angelica and EWTN (from 1995)
The following article appeared in the August 12, 1995 issue of America. Click here to find other US EWTN coverage. I run the risk, I know, of getting into trouble if I write something about Mother Angelica, the founder and guiding spirit of the popular Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN). …
Read More »Catholic school calendar 2021-22 for the Archdiocese of Washington – Catholic Standard
August 31 – September 8, 2021: Archdiocese of Washington optional first day of school. September 6, 2021: Labor Day – All schools, central pastoral administration / offices closed. October 11, 2021: Indigenous Peoples Day (optional holiday for Catholic Schools in the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington) – Central Pastoral Administration / …
Read More »Exeter Cathedral Service for John Coleridge Patteson
On Saturday September 18, a special service was held in Exeter Cathedral to mark the 150th anniversary of the death of the local vicar and bishop of the Solomon Islands, John Coleridge Patteson. As part of this service, students and their teacher from King’s School attended. Patteson himself attended King’s …
Read More »CITIZEN COLUMN: My favorite foreign cities, n ° 7: Berlin | Chroniclers
Berlin allowed bronze bricks / pavers all over the city to mark the addresses of all Jews exported from the Holocaust. Basically part of the same complex are monuments of the Berlin Wall with slabs still standing and preserved with appropriate text. Oddly enough, the new US Embassy is RIGHT …
Read More »Convicted Kentucky priest should be released from prison
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – A Kentucky Catholic priest is set to be released from prison after serving nearly four years for sexual abuse in the 1970s. R. Joseph Hemmerle testified during his 2016 trial in Meade County that he sometimes applied calamine lotion to the genitals of children at a …
Read More »Robert “Bob” R. Pekkanen – Obituary – Mahoning Valley
June 30, 1949 ~ August 25, 2021 (72 years old) Robert R. Pekkanen, 72, of The Villages, FL., Formerly of Cortland, entered Eternal Rest on August 25, 2021. Born June 30, 1949 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, the youngest son of the late William and Jennie Marttala Pekkanen, Bob has lived …
Read More »Episcopal bishop recalls charity work and church life of actor Michael K. Williams – Episcopal News Service
Bishop Nathan Baxter and Michael K. Williams at the 2015 UBE Annual Meeting and Meeting of the Union of Black Episcopalians in Baltimore, Maryland. Photo: Jay Williams II / Lynn A. Collins Photography [Episcopal News Service] When actor Michael K. Williams’ the funeral took place on September 14, it was …
Read More »The Pope condemns the critics who do “the work of the devil”
Pope Francis was addressing a group of Jesuits on his recent trip to Slovakia. CNS Photo / Vatican Media Pope Francis condemned those who do “the work of the devil” by stirring up hostility against the Church. He referred to a “large Catholic television channel which does not hesitate to …
Read More »Joseph Delmore | Death notice | journal-journal.com
BOURBONNAIS – Joseph J. Delmore, 65, from Bourbonnais, died on Saturday September 18, 2021 at his home. He was born December 25, 1955 in Rochester, Minn., The son of James “JP” and Mary Kiffe Delmore. Joe married Amy Kirsch on September 16, 1983 at the BVM Maternity Catholic Church in …
Read More »Argentine President appoints new ministers; measures to come in the coming days – MercoPress
Argentine President appoints new ministers; measures to come in the coming days Tuesday, September 21, 2021 – 09:37 UTC President Fernández seeks answers to those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic Argentine President Alberto Fernández was sworn in on Monday to the new members of his cabinet, with whom he intends …
Read More »Election Day in Halifax Brings Delays, Long Lines and Votes Long After 8:30 PM | News | Halifax, Nova Scotia
IIt has been 36 days since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called an early election, which proved successful as he retained power late Monday night. With nearly a million mail-in ballots that won’t be counted until Tuesday, it is not yet clear whether Trudeau established a minority or majority government. Elections …
Read More »We should listen to what Pope Francis says about the climate crisis
Climate change and environmental destruction are the greatest threats facing humanity today. It is a scandal that our world’s most vulnerable communities, those that have contributed least to the climate crisis, are the most affected, with millions facing hunger and displacement due to increasing drought and extreme weather conditions. The …
Read More »At the funeral, Mgr. John Brady, “Father of Catholic Scouting”, honored by fellow priests and Scout leaders – Catholic Standard
The mourners at the funeral mass of Mgr. John B. Brady Jr. reflected many of the key priorities of his priesthood and his life. People gathered to pray for him at this Mass on September 17 at St. Bartholomew Church in Bethesda, Maryland, comprising about two dozen priests, an equal …
Read More »America’s largest Catholic parish rises inside California – the Durango Herald
Reverend Alex Chavez stands in front of the construction site of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Visalia, Calif. On August 26. Chavez says the large-scale parish – which has lasted for years – is needed to respond to the exploding Catholic population in an area where, like much of …
Read More »Iligan begins the rites of the feast of San Miguel with a limited crowd
ILIGAN CITY (MindaNews / September 20) – Like last year, this city launched its feast of Saint Michael the Archangel on Monday with far fewer people present, far from the pre-pandemic era when the cathedral could not accommodate the one huge crowd. The Bishop of Iligan José Rapadas III presides …
Read More »Midnight Mass Review: Transubstantiate Your Fear on Netflix
At Midnight Mass‘Crockett Island, every islander feels in the throes of misfortune. The recent oil spill nearly wiped out the fish supply, causing the island’s local fishing economy to plummet. Their homes are shattering and flaking, neglecting the elements of the ocean. The majority of residents have fled the island …
Read More »Anglican priest suspended for illegal sale of church land
The Bishop of the Diocese of Namirembe, Wilberforce Kityo Luwalira, announced the suspension of. Sekiziyivu An Anglican priest has been suspended for illegally selling church land. Reverend Semei Sebina Sekiziyivu, St Andrews Parish Church in Kiteezi, has been suspended from his priestly duties pending investigations into charges of illegally selling …
Read More »St. John’s Boys Football, Catholic Conference, Shane Fonseca, Kwame Adu-Gyamfi, Jorgo Karamelo
A year after taking the Catholic Conference by surprise and winning the Pod Championship, St. John’s appears well prepared to handle the rigors of a full season playing arguably Central Mass’s toughest schedule. The Pioneers will also be an exciting team to watch, with stars leading the attack in the …
Read More »Proclamation of Archimandrite Damaskin as Bishop of Mohacs
September 20, 2021 – 9:22 His Holiness Porfirije, Serbian Patriarch officiated the solemn rite of the proclamation of the High Venerable Archimandrite Damaskin (Grabez) for the Bishop of Mohacs, Vicar of the Bishop of Backa in the former Cathedral Church of St. Archangel Michael in Belgrade on September 18, 2021 …
Read More »Skook News obituary: September 19, 2021
Skook News obituary: September 19, 2021 Obituaries posted in the Schuylkill County area. ————————————————– ————————————- Paul A. Stansbury, 66, of Primrose, Cass Township, passed away peacefully at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest, on Saturday, with his loving wife and daughter by his side. Born in Pottsville, he was the son …
Read More »Noll alumni return for the school’s centenary mass | Local News
Bishop Noll Institute President Paul Mullaney, who graduated from the school in 1977, delivers a reading on Sunday at Centennial Mass on the Noll softball field. Deacon Martin Brown, a 1979 graduate of the Bishop Noll Institute, proclaims the gospel on Sunday at Centennial Mass on the Noll softball field. …
Read More »Holy January’s blood liquefies for the second time in 2021
The blood of Saint January, patron of the Italian city of Naples, liquefied on Sunday. Sep 19, 2021 Screenshot from Chiesa di Napoli’s YouTube channel. NAPLES, ITALY: The blood of Saint January, patron of the Italian city of Naples, liquefied on Sunday. The miraculous event took place in the city’s …
Read More »Gay Swedish priest refuses to marry straight couples in protest against church bigotry
As Swedish priests are not obliged to marry a couple if they are morally opposed, Lars GÃ¥rdsfeldt uses this right to fight against ecclesiastical bigotry. The tables have been turned in Sweden where a 56-year-old priest takes a stand against discrimination against same-sex couples in the church by refusing to …
Read More »Obituary of Victor Lebel (1933 – 2021) – Anacortes, WA
Anacortes – Born December 30, 1933 in Seattle; died September 12, 2021 in Anacortes, WA. Vic grew up in West Seattle, attending Holy Rosary Elementary School and O’Dea High School, class of ’51. He attended Gonzaga University and served two years in the United States Army. His professional career has …
Read More »FG lacks sincerity to fight against insecurity -Martins, Catholic Archbishop of Lagos – The Sun Nigeria
Through Laurent Enyoghasu Lagos Catholic Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins said President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration is not sincere in tackling insecurity as it continues to hamper voluntary groups and fail to equip security forces. Martins said this yesterday in Lagos State at the grand finale of the Knights of Saint Mulumba …
Read More »Iconic New Orleans Restaurant Distributes Meals to Lafourche Parish Residents
BATON ROUGE, La (BRPROUD) – A restaurant in New Orleans has prepared and distributed meals to residents of the parish of Lafourche. The Galatoire Foundation prepared and distributed 1,000 of its own meals to residents, first responders and linemen in the parish of Lafourche on Saturday, according to an official …
Read More »Many religious leaders say ‘no’ to approval of COVID-19 vaccine exemptions
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints also does not provide religious exemptions for vaccines for its members, according to church spokesperson Eric Hawkins. (Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is undergoing major renovations on …
Read More »Reviews | The billions most in need of aid may also benefit, as Americans did, from changes in economic policy.
The global economy faces serious risks going forward: for example, an estimated $ 2.3 trillion in revenue is expected to be lost in 2022-2025 due to vaccine inequality, most of it in countries in development. In the United States, the Federal Reserve has lowered interest rates to zero and created …
Read More »St. Peter’s Hosts Annual Blue Mass First Responder Service – LaGrange Daily News
A unique mass was held Thursday evening at the Saint-Pierre Catholic Church. Filling the rows of benches were not only regular attendees of the weekly service, but also officers from the LaGrange Police Department and Troup County Sheriff’s Office and paramedics, still dressed in full uniforms after a day of …
Read More »A priest who combines many other professions
Mr. Editor, Please leave me space in your journal for the publication of this tribute to Reverend P. Derek H. Goodrich, MA (University of Canterbury), AA Derek H. Goodrich, 1927-2021. A lifespan of 94 years, with a remarkable and exceptional career as a pastor, who in his words “had accumulated …
Read More »Obituary of Terri Smith Marengo (1959 – 2021) – Covington, LA
Terri Ann Marengo, entered her eternal life on Saturday September 11, 2021 surrounded by her adoring husband and children. She was originally from Metairie, a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish, and has resided in Carriere, MS for the past 15 years. Terri was the beloved wife of Anthony (Tony) …
Read More »Tens of thousands of Haitian migrants are trapped in southern Mexico
TAPACHULA, Mexico – Preparing for a 1,000-mile journey, hundreds of migrants gathered near the central plaza of this southern Mexican city and sang a song: “UNITED STATES! UNITED STATES!” Then they started to walk. Less than 24 hours later, Mexican National Guard troops and immigration officials descended on a municipal …
Read More »Wichita, Kansas Diocese to welcome Father Kapaun’s remains
WICHITA, Kan. (CNS) – The flag-covered coffin was empty during a memorial mass in Wichita for Father Emil J. Kapaun on July 29, 1953. The coffin for Father Kapaun’s funeral mass on September 29 will not be vacant. He’s going home. The commemorative mass in 1953 in the Cathedral of …
Read More »DI voice | Forgive me, Father, for I have not sinned
On September 6, 2019, I desperately desired God’s direction as I entered the chapel at the Newman Catholic Center in St. John’s. While waiting to confess, I knelt on a bench, praying for guidance. After confessing half an hour later, I left the chapel and walked down Armory Avenue in …
Read More »A donation called an expression of the affection of American Catholics for Paris Cathedral – Catholic Philly
By Richard Szczepanowski ⢠Catholic Information Service ⢠Posted on September 17, 2021 WASHINGTON (CNS) – The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington has raised and donated nearly half a million dollars to support efforts to restore and rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris , …
Read More »Afghans are likely to find Georgia a more welcoming place than former refugees
Heval Mohamed Kelli, 11, believed his family were going on vacation after crossing the Syrian border into Turkey in 1996, when his father paid smugglers to take them to safety in Germany. He was unaware at the time of the political persecutions his father, a lawyer, was facing in Syria …
Read More »Indian church with internal bleeding is too weak to face challenges
Christians in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh state, or anywhere in neighboring central India, have not heard of the Kerala-based Syro Malabar Catholic Church and its several bishops. They don’t seem to be in a hurry to get to know each other. In all fairness, it can be said that …
Read More »Emil Kubin obituary (2021) – Omaha, NE
Kubin, Emil Joseph “Joe” July 21, 1940 – September 13, 2021 Emil Joseph “Joe” Kubin was born in Omaha on July 21, 1940 and died on September 13, 2021 after a long illness. With the exception of several years of military service, he has lived in Omaha his entire life. …
Read More »Annual St. George’s Dinner returns as a drive-only event
It has been three years since Wichita got to sample the cabbage rolls, kibba and baklawa served at the St. George Lebanese dinner and food sale, a popular annual tradition in Wichita that began 100 years ago. and which draws large crowds every October. . Church leaders, fresh out of …
Read More »Death notice of Efegania Cusulos (1924 – 2021) – Millbrae, CA
Efegania Nan Cusulos Efegania ‘Nan’ was born on September 12, 1924 in Sioux City, Iowa and died on September 12, 2021. She was the sixth of seven daughters from a loyal Orthodox family. The sisters have remained close all their lives. Nan married Gus Cusulos in 1946 and moved her …
Read More »Organizations prepare for arrival of Afghan refugees | Non-profit organizations
Local charities are preparing to welcome 300 Afghan refugees in Nashville following the withdrawal of the US military from the country and its takeover by the Taliban. Catholic Charities of Tennessee and the Nashville International Center for Empowerment both have contracts with the US State Department to receive and assist …
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