Archive for February 16, 2010

Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre / Fr. Gerald Murray?w=200&h=150

Canon lawyer hopes SSPX discussions will lead to full communion

Fr. Gerald Murray, a canon lawyer and pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Church in New York City explained to... Read more

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Around the clock Confession to take place in New York City

A young adults group in the Archdiocese of New York has recently announced a 24-hour confession event which will take... Read more

Cardinal Darío Castrillón Hoyos?w=200&h=150

Traditional Latin Mass to be celebrated at National Shrine on Pope's anniversary

To mark the fifth anniversary of the inauguration of Pope Benedict XVI, a traditional Latin Mass will be celebrated at... Read more

Sr. Catherine Holum (far left) poses with Sr. Jacinta Pollard, Sr. Felicity Bouchard and Sr. Mary Pieta Geier. ?w=200&h=150

Former Olympic speed skater has ‘no regrets’ about new life as Franciscan sister

A former U.S. Olympic speed skater is now a Franciscan sister and says she has “no regrets” about her decision... Read more

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Students of snow-damaged Maryland Catholic school to resume classes

Classes will resume for students of a Maryland Catholic school at a new location after their school’s roof collapsed in... Read more

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Archbishop Nichols calls for culture that encourages spiritual preparation for death

Speaking in his homily at a Mass for the Sick at Westminster Cathedral on Saturday, Archbishop Vincent Nichols reflected on... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI?w=200&h=150

Witness of priests and religious key to increasing vocations, Pope asserts

Pope Benedict released his message for the 47th World Day of Prayer for Vocations on Tuesday. The message, written on... Read more

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Reservations to view Shroud of Turin reach one million

One million people have already reserved tickets to view the Shroud of Turin, which will be on display April 10... Read more

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Spanish laity condemn offensive use of crucifix

The Laity Committee of the Diocese of Almeria, Spain issued a strong statement last weekend condemning the use of a... Read more

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Salesian leader looks to future of Haiti with hope

During a visit to Haiti last week, the Superior General of the Salesian Order, Father Pascual Chavez, encouraged Salesian workers... Read more

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Spanish bishop reaffirms that science and faith are complementary

Auxiliary Bishop Cecilio Raul Berzosa Martinez of Oviedo, Spain remarked this week that science and faith, “when they are authentic,”... Read more

Cardinal Brady and the other Irish bishops at the Tuesday afternoon press conference.?w=200&h=150

Cardinal Brady: Irish bishops should restore credibility by repentance in Lent

Five members of the Irish Bishops' Conference, led by their president and Primate of all Ireland Cardinal Sean Brady, addressed... Read more

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Church calls for depoliticization of Colombian hostage situation

The president of the Bishops’ Conference of Colombia, Bishop Ruben Salazar, has called on both the FARC rebel group and... Read more

Pope Benedict meets with the Irish bishops?w=200&h=150

Pope finds weak faith at source of Irish clerical sex abuse

At the conclusion of meetings between Pope Benedict XVI, 24 Irish bishops and senior members of the Roman Curia, the... Read more

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Webcast to launch 40 Days for Life spring campaign

A live webcast from Jackson, Mississippi will launch the spring 2010 session of the 40 Days for Life campaign. The... Read more

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Open letter reignites debate within Legionaries of Christ

An emotional “open letter” from Father Julien Durodie of the Legionaries of Christ in Paris to his brother priests of... Read more