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Nation, world need gifts Latinos have to offer, says Archbishop Gomez
"Latinos represent the future of the church in the United States," he said. "The future of the church in this country depends on you and me."
After 147 years, Little Sisters of the Poor to end ministry in St. Louis
The sisters cited a decrease in sufficient vocations to effectively staff the residence in north St. Louis, in the spirit of the community's foundress, St. Jeanne Jugan.
Faithful learn to have a ‘Marian heart’ at West Chester parish retreat
SS. Simon and Jude Parish hosted about 150 people from the parish and surrounding area for a day with Mass, presentations, discussions and prayers honoring Mary, the model for discipleship today.
Pope appoints Denver pastor as auxiliary bishop for Denver Archdiocese
Bishop-designate Jorge Rodriguez-Novelo, 61, is currently pastor of Holy Cross Parish in Thornton, Colorado, and a faculty member at St. John Vianney Seminary in Denver.
‘Icon of mercy’: Missionaries superior describes Blessed Teresa
ROME (CNS) — Blessed Teresa of Kolkata was a woman who truly felt wed to Jesus, and the freedom she experienced in loving him led her to radical poverty, a courageous outreach and an immense love for the poor, said the superior general of the order Mother Teresa founded. “She was very happy to be […]
Damascus patriarchs call for lifting of sanctions against Syria
Although "the main goals of imposing these sanctions are political," the patriarchs said, they have affected all Syrian people, "especially the poor and working class, whose ability to provide their basic daily needs such as food and medical care are greatly affected."
For 2017 World Peace Day, pope asks to focus on nonviolence
When nonviolence is the basic approach of political decisions and public policy, it promotes the restoration and consolidation of peace, the Vatican said.
Talk traces history of the Sisters of St. Joseph
The American Catholic Historical Society will host a talk by Sister Mary Helen Beirne, S.S.J., who will speak on “Choosing Transformation: The Sisters of Saint Joseph of Chestnut Hill, 1944-1999” on Sept. 18.
Florida appeals court dismisses suit against school voucher program
The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops applauded a decision by a state appeals court to dismiss a 2-year-old lawsuit challenging Florida's largest voucher program for private schools.
Archdiocesan priest to speak of mercy at Lansdale parish
Msgr. George Majoros, a papally appointed Missionary of Mercy, will discuss at St. Stanislaus Parish the call for all believers to a continuous conversion as followers of Christ.