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The French in Canada find meaning of faith in cathedral blaze
The fire that ravaged a large part of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris offered an opportunity for French Catholics with Canadian connections to reflect on the impact the event can have on their faith.
Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Journey of Hope 2019
Each year the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus host the Journey of Hope, a fundraising and friend raising event which promotes the Handmaids and assists them in furthering their mission and ministries.
God’s glory is shown on the cross, pope says at audience
The glory of God is not manifested with fanfare and applause but displayed through the love of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, Pope Francis said.
Pope’s Way of Cross will shine light on women ‘crucified’ by traffickers
Consolata Sister Eugenia Bonetti has led a major international effort by religious orders to fight human trafficking and help women and girls rebuild their lives after they were tricked by traffickers into prostitution. She was asked to write the meditations for this year's Way of the Cross at Rome's Colosseum.
Filipinos reminded in Holy Week to reflect on Jesus’ humility
Church leaders in the Philippines reminded the Catholic faithful to spend Holy Week, a public holiday in the predominantly Catholic country, "to know and understand deeply the humble Messiah."
In era of division, they break bread at interfaith seder meal
St. Joseph's University hosted the Jewish ritual meal April 7 before Passover for some 100 area Jews and Christians, including seminarians and other Catholics. They celebrated the common origin of their faiths.
Fr. Larry Richards and Jesse Romero Retreat for Men and Women
Fr. Larry Richards will direct the Friday evening retreat on the theme, "Surrender: The Life-Changing Power of Doing God's Will."
Dr. Mary Healy Retreat for Men and Women
"Healing: Bringing the Gift of God's Mercy to the World" is the theme for this intense, uplifting weekend.
Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers Retreat for Men and Women
"Encountering the Joy of the Lord" is the theme for this uplifting and dynamic retreat for men and women. Directed by international evangelist, author, TV and radio host, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers will kick off our summer retreat series.
Vatican firefighter says St. Peter’s at much less risk than Notre Dame
Maj. Paolo De Angelis, head of the Vatican fire department, told the Italian news agency ANSA April 16 that the structural differences between Notre Dame and the basilica and, especially, the differences in the materials used, make a catastrophic fire at St. Peter's less likely.