SAN DIEGO (KGTV) – Christmas Eve Mass is the revered service taking place indoors this year despite the pandemic’s final stage. But the the state strongly recommends all parishioners, even vaccinated, to hide inside places of worship; not requiring them. State guidelines still require masking inside churches and places of …
Read More »The church in Malawi is doing well, thanks to the contribution of Catholic women, Bishop says.
The Malawian bishop of Dedza praised the tireless work of Catholic women in the country. Vatican News French Africa Service Catholic women gathered for their Annual General Assembly at the Bembeke Teacher Training College in the Diocese of Dedza. At the end of the Assembly, the women decided to improve …
Read More »Catholic Churches Announce Holiday Masses Program
Torrington: Saint John Paul le Grand Church on Main Street has announced its Christmas service schedule for the Catholic Churches Group. Christmas Eve: Saint-François Church, 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. Saint-Pierre Church, 4.30 p.m., Spanish Mass, 6.30 p.m. Christmas Day: Saint-Pierre Church, 8:30 a.m. Saint-François Church, 10 a.m. *** Christmas …
Read More »The big idea: could we make Christmas differently? | Books
The Puritan MPs who banned Christmas in 17th-century England were right. They believed that the holy days should involve contemplation rather than waste, extravagance, disorder, sin and immorality, therefore prohibited not only Christmas, but also Easter and Pentecost. âTide of Christâ (renamed to eliminate Roman Catholic associations with the Mass) …
Read More »Biden celebrates anniversary of 1972 car crash that killed his wife
Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. President Joe Biden arrives at St. Joseph on the Brandywine Catholic Church in Wilmington, Del. On Saturday, December 18, 2021. Today is the anniversary of the deaths of Neilia and Naomi Biden. (AP Photo / Matt Rourke) GREENVILLE, Del. – President Joe …
Read More »Christmas Masses Calendar 2021 – Arkansas Catholic
Posted: December 17, 2021 By Malea HargettEditor Photo CNS / Gregory A. Shemitz This stained glass window from St. Aloysius Church in Great Neck, NY, shows Jesus in a manger surrounded by Mary, Joseph and three shepherds. The feast of the Nativity of Christ, a holy day of obligation, is …
Read More »What Nunsploitation films say about the Catholic Church
A scene from Considering how prevalent images of demon-possessed and sexually “perverse” nuns are on screen – from “Black Narcissus” from 1947 to “Agnes” this month – you might wonder how convents do. have not all been struck by lightning to date. In September, members of the Catholic Church even …
Read More »Christmas Masses Times for Western Oregon
The times of the masses were provided by the parishes. If a ward is not listed, please check the bulletin or call the ward office with assistance from Oregon Catholic Directory. Masses are in English, unless otherwise specified. ALBANIASainte-Marie, Our Lady of Perpetual Help728 Ellsworth SW 97321Dec 24 : 4 …
Read More »Mass. Girls HS Hockey – Catholic Central League preview: 2-division format for this year
The Catholic Central League will feature two divisions this winter – North and South – with teams facing everyone in their division twice, and teams from the other division once. There are new coaches at Archbishop Williams (Doug Nolan) and St. Joseph Prep / Mt. Alverne (Tom Keady). NORTH DIVISION …
Read More »“Are there Catholics running the Catholic University? “|
MANASSAS, Virginia, December 10, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Richard A. Viguerie, Conservative direct marketing pioneer, president of ConservativeHQ and its 75-person marketing firm, which sent 139 million postal letters and billions of emails last year on behalf of clients and conservative value causes and traditional, today issued the following …
Read More »Massachusetts UNH student died of accidental drowning, officials say
The body of Vincenzo Lirosi, a 22-year-old student at the University of New Hampshire, was found in Durham, New Hampshire on Sunday, police said.Durham Police Department Vincenzo Lirosi, the 22-year-old student from the University of New Hampshire in Whitman, Mass., Whose body was found in a swampy area near the …
Read More »Kathleen L. Jones obituary – Akron Beacon Journal
DOYLESTOWN – Kathleen L. Jones, 72, passed away December 5, 2021. Born October 27, 1949 in Barberton, OH, to the late Robert and Marilyn (Whitehead) Seifert, she had resided in Doylestown since 1977. Kathleen worked for DCAA at Babcock and Wilcox at Barberton and was a member of Sts. Peter …
Read More »Final plan of light beacons
Archbishop of Cincinnati Dennis Schnurr announced on Sunday that he was ready to move forward with an ambitious restructuring program that will impact all Catholic parishes and schools in Ohio’s 19 counties. The reorganization, known as headlights of light, will consolidate the 208 parishes of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati into …
Read More »Our Lady of Guadalupe procession returns on Sunday
SAN DIEGO – The traditional Our Lady of Guadalupe procession will return on Sunday after being canceled last year due to the pandemic. Colorful floats, folk dancers and mariachi bands will once again take to the streets for this celebration, but this time at a different location. The procession starts …
Read More »Why is there a difference between Catholic and Protestant Bibles?
The Catholic and Protestant Bibles are almost identical, except for the use of several books known as “Apocrypha.” At first glance, Catholic and Protestant Bibles look alike, with the same basic books brought together in one volume. However, on closer inspection, a Protestant Bible is missing several books that are …
Read More »Manuel Garza obituary (2021) – Donna, Texas
Donna – Manuel H. Garza (Meme), 82, went to the Lord on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at his residence. Manuel is predeceased by his parents, Clemente Garza, Sr. and Aurora H. Garza; brothers, Jose Guadalupe Garza, Zacarias Garza, Clemente Garza, Jr .; sisters, Hydrangea “Tencha” Ramon, Victoria Avila, Maria Aurelia …
Read More »Real authority | National Catholic journalist
âLet us walk in the light of the Lord! (Isa 2: 5). Isa 2: 5; Matthew 8: 5-11 Today’s readings contain two very familiar phrases. The first is from Isaiah 2: 4: âThey will turn their swords into plowshares and their spears into secateurs. It is part of an inscription …
Read More »Mary Ellen Sullivan | Obituary
PONTIAC – Mary Ellen Sullivan, 93, of Pontiac, formerly of Odell, died on November 23, 2021 at the Evenglow Lodge Health Center in Pontiac, Illinois. Mass will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, November 29, 2021, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Odell, with Father Haake as celebrant. Interment …
Read More »St. Paul’s Catholic Church incorporates the Squamish language into Masses
In an effort to decolonize the church, Catholic deacon Rennie Nahanee holds masses at Sḵwx̱wú7mesh SnÃchim St. Paul’s Indian Church is on the road to integration, merging Sḵwx̱wú7mesh SnÃchim (Squamish language) and traditional knowledge with Roman Catholic teachings and faith. Led by Elder Squamish and Catholic Deacon Rennie Nahanee, the …
Read More »New Director of Archdiocesan Worship Office Hopes to Help People Understand “Liturgy Is Not Just Mass” – Catholic Standard
Timothy Johnston, former editor and training consultant at Liturgy Training Publications (LTP) of the Archdiocese of Chicago, has been appointed the new director of the office of worship for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington. He took office on November 8 and describes his new job as “primarily advising the …
Read More »Here is the story of the birth of the feast of Christ the King in Cincinnati – Catholic Telegraph
Denver Newsroom, November 20, 2021 / 13:47 pm The solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, celebrated this year on November 21, is also called Feast of Christ the King, Sunday of Christ the King or Sunday of the Reign of Christ. While the concept of Jesus …
Read More »Catholic Church Must Be Prepared If “Roe” Is Overthrown | Catholic National Register
BALTIMORE, Md. – The Catholic Church must be ready to act if Roe vs. Wade, the Supreme Court case that legalized abortion nationwide, is set aside, said the new chair of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Pro-Life Activities Committee. “Yes Roe deer is overturned, the question, as I understand …
Read More »The Catholic Church finally apologizes
The Roman Catholic Church responds to renewed criticism after it was revealed that the Church had succeeded in avoiding numerous commitments to pay residential school survivors under the 2005 Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement (IRSSA ). This deal, in which the federal government offered a formal apology and compensation to …
Read More »Amid black exodus, young Catholics push church to fight racism
(RNS) – Byron Wratee remembers the silence of White Catholic priests after the murder of Trayvon Martin. Since then, he said, he has made the conscious decision to only attend predominantly black Catholic parishes. He remained critical of the church’s response to racism and racial justice following numerous murders of …
Read More »Newly Appointed Bishop addresses Catholics in Portage County at Twin Lakes
Portage County Catholics Heard The Very Reverend David Bonnar, Bishop of the Diocese of Youngstown on Tuesday, with many seeing him in person for the first time since his appointment almost a year ago. The rally, which took place at the Overlook in Franklin Township, was part of the Dinner …
Read More »Group to study the access of priests to scenes of traumatic violence
Photo by Oliver Hale on Unsplash Source: House of the Archbishops Cardinal Vincent Nichols and Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick have agreed to work together to establish a joint group to study the access given, or denied, to Catholic priests to scenes of traumatic violence. In particular, the group …
Read More »Montauk parish protests impeachment of priest who spoke about communion vote on CNN
Priests Robert Joerger and Edward Beck arrived a year ago at Saint Therese of Lisieux, Long Island’s easternmost Roman Catholic Church, with Hope and Faith. With Joerger, 71, as pastor and Beck, 62, in residence at the parsonage, the duo struck a chord with the flock, who praised their compassion …
Read More »Football team pays tribute to two deceased assistant coaches
The Greensburg Central Catholic High School football team mourns the loss of two assistant coaches. Joseph Oslosky, 44, and his friend and fellow assistant coach, William “BJ” Farrell, 41, died within days of each other. At Greensburg Central Catholic’s game against Our Lady of the Sacred Heart on Friday night, …
Read More »Midnight mass and reconquest of the good, the true and the beautiful
Movie poster for midnight mass. Google Photo As Halloween comes and goes and people embrace the total spooky, the popular Netflix show âMidnight Massâ has gained notoriety for being just as spooky as the usual gruesome gore that surrounds the holidays. Perhaps the most terrifying aspect of the whole series …
Read More »Death notice of Deloris Berkebile (1939 – 2021) – Belleville, IL
Deloris “Dee” Piché Berkebile July 7, 1939 – October 30, 2021 Belleville, Illinois – Deloris “Dee” Piche Berkebile, née Bichel, 82, of Belleville, IL; born July 7, 1939 in Nadeau, MI, died Saturday October 30, 2021 at Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, IN. Ms. Berkebile was an active member of St. Mary’s …
Read More »Obituary of Antoinette Rodak (1925 – 2021) – Hadley, MA
ANTOINETTE RODAK HADLEY, MA – Antoinette B. “Jane” Rodak of Hadley, MA passed away peacefully at home on October 29, 2021 after prolonged illness. She was 96 years old. Born May 30, 1925 in Chicopee, Massachusetts to immigrant parents from southeastern Poland, Stanislaw and Katarzyna (Wisniowska) Brzezowski, Antoinette was the …
Read More »Biden receives Communion at Mass in Rome | Gloucester lawyer
Joe Biden received Communion while attending Mass in the American Church in Rome, a day after the US President met Pope Francis and later said the Pontiff told him he was a “good Catholic” who could receive the sacrament. Mass and Biden’s pre-declaration has driven a wedge between Francis and …
Read More »Holy Mass Readings – Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time – Catholic Philly
In time of construction, CatholicPhilly.com connects people and communities As society emerges from the loss and separation of the pandemic, CatholicPhilly.com works to strengthen the bonds between individuals, families and communities every day by delivering the news people need to know about the Catholic Church, especially in the Philadelphia area, …
Read More »Meeting between Francis and Biden will highlight their break with the American bishops
But Francis has apparently become frustrated in recent months by the hostile corners of the American church and their media megaphone. The American Catholic television network, EWTN, is arguably the largest in the world, and its biggest star, Raymond Arroyo, a favorite of Mr. Trump, has frequently hosted guests hostile …
Read More »Netflix’s “Midnight Mass”: Some Things I Liked Others I Didn’t
Hamish Linklater to star in “Midnight Mass” / Netflix If you haven’t seen Netflix’s limited series Midnight Mass, go away now, watch to the end and come back. The rest of you, take a bench. There could be preaching. So it took me a while to get to this show …
Read More »Bishop Hebda: Archdiocesan Synod can shape response to Vatican Synod
From left to right, John and Eunice Cruz from Saint-Bonaventure in Bloomington pray during mass. DAVE HRBACEK | THE CATHOLIC SPIRIT Archbishop Bernard Hebda called for prayers for a Vatican Synod process that was launched on October 10, as well as the Archdiocese’s Synod of 2022, during a 5 p.m. …
Read More »He is only 4 years old, but he already likes to “play” mass
This extraordinary little boy says his two big dreams are to become a priest and to meet Pope Francis. What does a 4 year old boy like to play with? Superhero figures? Dinosaurs and toy cars? Maybe … But Francisco Almeida Gama’s favorite game is something else: He really enjoys …
Read More »Obituary of Monica Pustejovsky (1963 – 2021) – Waco, Texas
Monica Pustejovsky Apr 16, 1963 – October 18, 2021 Monica Pustejovsky, 58, from Waco, died on Monday, October 18, 2021 in Waco. A rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Friday at Aderhold Funeral Home, followed by visitation until 8 p.m. Christian Burial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. …
Read More »Enjoying the song again, despite foggy glasses – BC Catholic
We are back! Hallelujah, we’re back! While I didn’t say those happy words last summer, they certainly expressed how I felt when our choir resumed singing at the 10 am Mass at St. Joseph’s in Port Moody. The precautions in the event of a pandemic had of course relegated me …
Read More »George Mechler Obituary – The Daily Ardmoreite
Georges mechler Marietta – George James Mechler was born on Friday April 19, 1929 in Castroville, Texas, the son of Albert A Mechler Sr. and Clara Ehlinger Mechler. With the Lord on Monday, October 18, 2021 at her home near Marietta, Oklahoma at the age of 92 years, 5 months …
Read More »This historic cathedral may just be Mexico City’s most impressive building
This Mexico City Cathedral has seen it all from reigning emperors to colonial history and is also one of the city’s oldest buildings. This awe-inspiring cathedral is easily one of the most impressive colonial structures in historic New Mexico – or any colonial structure anywhere in the world for that …
Read More »A story of communion: we are all “unworthy”
Five years ago, before the fire that ravaged Notre Dame de Paris, I was traveling in France. One beautiful Sunday morning, I entered the cathedral to attend mass. The renowned beauty of Notre-Dame drew me into her sacred arms illuminated with jewels. Arrived early, I silently walked around the perimeter …
Read More »St. James Catholic School to Host 34th $ 10,000 Contest
St. James Catholic School is holding its annual $ 10,000 offer and silent auction at 5:30 pm Thursday at 210 At the Tracks. This will be the 34th year that the school is organizing this fundraiser. It was canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. âWe did it every …
Read More »Los Angeles cleans up Catholic Saint Junipero Serra from the park where the statue was demolished by activists
Los Angeles wipes the name of Junipero Serra, a Catholic saint and missionary, from a park in downtown Los Angeles, more than a year after activists vandalized 19th-century statues of the priest. Mayor Eric Garcetti announced that La Plaza Park, known as Père Serra Park, would be renamed and that …
Read More »Two Filipino dioceses close cemeteries for All Saints and All Saints
MANILA, Philippines (CNS) – Two Filipino dioceses have announced they will close cemeteries on All Saints ‘Day and All Saints’ Day for the second year in a row due to the increase in COVID-19 cases. The Diocese of Legaspi in southern Luzon announced the decision a week after the Archdiocese …
Read More »Baseball and Faith: Admire the Sights and Sounds | Columns
Major League Baseball playoff games provide quite a pleasant atmosphere for fans. The sights, sounds, smells and more help orient the fan towards the game taking place on the field. Could this aspect of Major League Baseball also help shed light on faith? Sometimes the outward characteristics point us to …
Read More »Salute from the Heroes: Chaplain Adam Harwood opens up about his role as chaplain in the 256th Brigade
(KLFY) The soldiers are deployed with everything they need to physically survive. Food, water, shelter and what they need to accomplish their missions. Army chaplains also look after their spiritual needs. Most of the chaplains, the youngest you will find is in his twenties, but I had a bit more …
Read More »Colorado vandals disfigure Catholic cathedral with “Satan lives here”
Vandals desecrated the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver, Colorado on Sunday with satanic messages shortly before morning mass. The cathedral’s brass entrance doors and stone columns have been disfigured by messages mocking Jesus, labeling Catholic priests “child rapists” and claiming “Satan lives here,” according to the affiliate …
Read More »Death notice of Hilario Samora (1950 – 2021) – Salt Lake City, UT
Hilario Susano Samora (Larry) February 1950 – October 2021 Salt Lake City, UT – Larry âGrandpaâ Samora passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021, surrounded by his children, grandchildren and loved ones. Hilario was born in La Puente, New Mexico, on February 18, 1950, to Ernesto Samora and Cordelia Samora. …
Read More »Scott Hahn gives a “family” conference at Saint Joseph’s Seminary
By JOHN WOODS Renowned theologian and evangelist Dr. Scott Hahn kept everything in the family – the Holy Family, that is – in his public lecture at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie on October 1. Recognizing that he felt like he had arrived in his “second home,” Hahn was greeted …
Read More »Vatican diplomat warns US leaders not to use God for selfish ends | Catholic National Register
A senior Vatican diplomat urged U.S. government officials and judges on Sunday not to use God for their own selfish ends. “There is the risk of even using God for our own purposes instead of serving him,” Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations, …
Read More »Fort Worth prison chaplain claims qualified immunity in lawsuit
A federal prison chaplain accused of discriminating against non-Catholic believers said he should be protected from trial because he is entitled to qualified immunity. Amanda mccoy [email protected] STRONG VALUE A federal prison chaplain accused of discriminating against non-Catholic believers said he should be protected from trial because he is entitled …
Read More »Watch Now: Over 1,200 dead, mass grave and Wisconsin town destroyed in 1871 | Local News
PESHTIGO – The three bedroom, two bathroom home on the east side of this town blends into the neighborhood. The front door of 150 S. Beebe Ave. is adorned with a Green Bay Packers welcome sign. The footbridge is framed by a pair of maples. There have been renovations and …
Read More »Obituary of Clarence Raby (1948 – 2021) – Inverness, FL
Clarence “Wayne” Raby, Jr. of Inverness, Fla., Passed away at Citrus Memorial Hospital on September 17, 2021 at the age of 73.He was born to the late Betty Jane (Morricel) and Clarence Wayne Raby, Sr. on March 16, 1948 in Hartford City, IN.He proudly served his country as a member …
Read More »Jubilee Mass honors priests of Maine in Scarborough
Bishop Robert Deeley speaks on September 24 at the annual Jubilee Mass that honors priests celebrating special anniversaries since their ordination to the priesthood, especially those commemorating 25 or 50 years as a priest. It took place at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church in Scarborough. Contribution photo SCARBOROUGH – More than …
Read More »He considers migrants to be “modern slaves” and has dedicated his life to helping them
September 24, 2021, 10:31 a.m. ET BRUSSELS – Wherever he goes to the Church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste in Brussels, Reverend Daniel Alliët quickly finds himself surrounded by a crowd, an unusual sight for a Roman Catholic church in largely secular Western Europe. But St. John’s is not a regular church. An …
Read More »Which Bible Translation Should Catholics Use? It’s not what you think it is.
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 …
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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »Maryknoll sisters celebrate 100 years of ministry in China
WASHINGTON (CNS) – 100 years ago – September 12, 1921 – when the Maryknoll sisters assigned their first group of sisters to China, the order’s first mission. A sister has been there almost half that time, 49 years to be exact. To mark the 100th anniversary, Maryknoll Sister Michelle Reynolds …
Read More »Betty Lou Stewart :: Kloster Funeral Home
click here for hours of service or to leave your condolences Betty Lou Stewart, aged 90 from Marengo, passed away on Saturday August 21, 2021 at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo. Christian Burial Mass: 11:00 am Tuesday August 24, 2021, St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Marengo with Fr. David Wilkening officiating. …
Read More »Obituary of Lawrence Luetkemeyer (1943 – 2021) – Creve Coeur, MO
Luetkemeyer, Lawrence J. “Larry” Baptized in the hope of the resurrection of Christ, Tuesday August 17, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Marlene Luetkemeyer (née Schulte); dear father and stepfather of Scott (Jodi), Todd (Courtney) and Brian (Lisa) Luetkemeyer; loving grandfather of Justin, Josh, Katie, Jacob, Adam and Harper; our …
Read More »Obituary: Maryellen Byers Phillips, 87, from Milford
MILFORD, CT – (From Cody-White Funeral Home) 87-year-old Maryellen Byers Phillips, beloved wife of John Phillips Sr., passed away peacefully with the immense love of her family in her heart on Saturday, July 31 2021. Born September 8, 1933 in Brooklyn, NY to the late John Robert and Susan Mansfield …
Read More »COVID-19, global warming and reduction of Catholic guilt | Earth beat
COVID-19 and global warming are enough to make me miss the days of clerical power and Catholic guilt. In those good / bad old days, the church hierarchy was able to issue thunderous edicts and most Catholics followed his instructions like sheep. If the laity did not do this, they …
Read More »Bittersweet end of Masses in Long Beach for migrant children as federal shelter closes
Since April, the Long Beach Convention Center has been housing migrant children who have nowhere to go, while authorities have searched for adult family members and sponsors in the country. Almost 1,600 unaccompanied minors from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador, most fleeing violence and poverty, have lived there in recent …
Read More »Manila Catholic Dioceses Cancel Public Masses Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases | Catholic National Register
The Philippines, a country of 108 million people, has recorded 1,605,762 coronavirus cases and 28,093 deaths as of August 3, according to the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center. MANILA, Philippines – Catholic dioceses in Metro Manila in the Philippines have suspended public masses for three weeks amid rising COVID-19 infections. …
Read More »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 »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 »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 »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 …
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