Archive for September 1, 2010

Fr. Jim Crisman, director of vocations for the Archdiocese of Denver?w=200&h=150

Denver priest plans to run for vocations at upcoming marathon

A priest in the Archdiocese of Denver is launching an effort to increase prayers for vocations during the city's upcoming... Read more

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Ambassador Kmiec expected to recover from car accident injuries

A Catholic priest and Ambassador Doug Kmiec are still being treated for their injuries suffered in an Aug. 25 car... Read more

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Benedict XVI holds up St. Hildegard as model for nuns

Every gift from the Holy Spirit is meant for the edification of the community of believers, taught the Pope at... Read more

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Archbishop reiterates that parents are primary educators of children

This week the president of the Argentinean Bishops’ Committee on Catholic Education, Archbishop Hector Aguer, reminded parents that they cannot... Read more

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Planned Parenthood honors Peru's minister of health

The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) has awarded Peru’s Minister of Health, Oscar Ugarte for his “efforts in support of... Read more

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Archbishop of San Salvador condemns massacre of immigrants in Mexico

Archbishop of San Salvador Jose Luis Escobar Alas condemned the massacre of 72 immigrants in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas... Read more

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Bishop explains necessity of openness; emphasizes danger of relativism

Bishop Juan Ruben Martinez of Posadas, Argentina said the Church must conserve her identity when reaching out to non-believers, as... Read more

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Archbishop Marchetto, servant to Church and migrants, steps down

The secretary of the Pontifical Council for Migrants and Itinerant Peoples, an outspoken proponent for the rights of people "on... Read more

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Archbishop Koch pledges unity with Pope as he assumes new Vatican post

The Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity is not an entity independent from the Pope, its new president confirmed on... Read more

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Adequate flood protection denied to religious minorities in Pakistan, Catholic source claims

A Catholic Church figure in Pakistan has charged that local authorities decided with “deliberate intention” not to provide adequate flood... Read more