Archive for November 26, 2009
Author encourages Alaska Catholics to boldly share the faith
While many Catholics might find the idea of evangelization intimidating and a bit scary, it doesn’t have to be, says... Read more
African dioceses assist Angolan refugees, appeal for help
In what is being called a “blatant act of revenge,” over 40,000 Angolan citizens have been expelled from the Democratic... Read more
Sioux Falls cathedral renovation project points to the divine
The Cathedral of St. Joseph in Sioux Falls, S.D is undergoing a three-year makeover to restore the it to the... Read more
Laity must bear witness to Christ, says Cardinal Bertone
During a Mass this week in Assisi celebrating the 10th anniversary of the reopening of the Basilica of St. Francis,... Read more
Reported hate crimes against U.S. Catholics up by nearly 25 percent
New FBI statistics on hate crimes show a nine percent increase in crimes against religious groups in 2008 and an... Read more
Massachusetts priest and sister honored for service to black Catholics
A priest and a religious sister of Massachusetts have been honored for their service to the black Catholic community. Read more
EU commission strikes down British religious freedom exemptions from anti-discrimination law
The European Union has compelled the British government to remove religious freedom exemptions from an anti-discrimination bill. The move will... Read more
Association in favor of crucifixes in schools to march on St. Peter's square
This Sunday, an Association called "Piccola Chiesa" a Movement for Family Love, is planning a march on St. Peter's square... Read more
Downtown Chicago Nativity Scene to be dedicated Saturday
The Chicago Nativity Scene will be dedicated in Daly Plaza in downtown on Saturday, Nov. 28 at 11 a.m., organizers... Read more
Proclaim Christ and promote reconciliation, Pope Benedict urges Vietnamese Catholics
The Holy Father has sent a message to Vietnamese Catholics who recently opened their Jubilee Year marking the 350th anniversary... Read more
International Theological Commission to discuss ‘theological methodology’ at plenary session
The International Theological Commission is scheduled to celebrate the first plenary session of its new five-year term Nov. 30 –... Read more
Nine Cardinals to take part in Novena for feast of Immaculate Conception
From November 29th to December 7th a novena dedicated to the Immaculate Mother will be led by nine cardinals in... Read more
