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Bishop Burbidge
By Bishop Michael F. Burbidge
Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity provides us with the opportunity to pray for and work toward the unity that Christ longs for us to share. Christian denominations are compelled to join in prayer because of our great love for the Lord our God and to find ways to […]
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis prayed for all those affected by a devastating earthquake in Japan, offering encouragement to emergency crews who were assisting victims and searching for survivors under the rubble. As the official death toll from the quake reached 48 people, the pope prayed for the people of Japan’s Ishikawa prefecture, expressing his […]
Global
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — In its annual report on Catholic missionaries murdered during the year, the Vatican-based news agency, Fides, noted what many of them had in common was living a normal life in areas where violence had become common. “They did not carry out any sensational actions or out-of-the-ordinary deeds that could have attracted attention […]
Pope Francis
By Justin McLellan
VATICAN CITY — The world and the Catholic Church must respect and defend women and foster a motherly care for others to end dehumanizing cycles of violence, Pope Francis said. “The church needs Mary in order to recover her own feminine face, to resemble more fully the woman, virgin and mother, who is her model […]
Pope Francis
By Justin McLellan
VATICAN CITY — Song and music are gifts capable of touching the hearts of young people, drawing them out of spirals of anxiety and bringing them closer to God, Pope Francis said. Greeted with song Dec. 30 by young people from the International Foundation of Pueri Cantores — an organization that promotes sacred music and […]
Bishop Burbidge
By Bishop Michael F. Burbidge
Brothers and Sisters in Christ, January marks Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Few crimes embody the depravity and cruelty of sin like human trafficking. The human person was created in God’s image and likeness, born with the hope of having the opportunity to flourish and grow. Sadly, some in our world see people only as a […]
Bishop Burbidge
By Bishop Michael F. Burbidge
Brothers and Sisters, On January 1, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God and the World Day of Prayer for Peace. Recognizing our many brothers and sisters who are living in war-torn conditions, we ask the Blessed Mother to intercede for them and ask her Son, the Prince of […]
Columns
By Fr. Joseph M. Rampino
Dec. 24 Lk 1:26-38 When we read this passage, the story of the angel Gabriel’s appearance to Mary, our attention often settles either on the angel’s initial greeting, or on Mary final response. “Hail full of grace. The Lord is with you.” “May it be done to me according to your word.” This is, of […]
National
The U.S. bishops’ annual novena for the protection of human life, 9 Days for Life, is scheduled for Jan. 16-24. Each day’s intention is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life. Receive daily prayers via email or text message. For more information or to register, go to […]
Holy Family