Archbishop John Wilson of Southwark, England, wrote to the Prime Minister, Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP, this week expressing his understanding of “a growing sense of dissatisfaction” particularly as our churches are not yet permitted to open where a growing number of retail outlet will soon open their doors. “Religious faith can help support people, […]
The gift of WISDOM helps us learn life-long lessons from the Covid19 crisis. God invites us to consider wisely all that has been happening and to weigh up the choices we make. The Spirit brings the gift of UNDERSTANDING. Everywhere there are statistics, economic forecasts, “R numbers”, the “science”. Experts offer advice; governments interpret, sometimes […]
Limited Number of Faithful Attend Service in St. Peter’s Basilica ‘The Holy Spirit Is the Fire that Burns Sins and Creates New Men and Women’ Here am I, send me (Is 6:8) Broadcast Sunday at Pentecost service of Archbishop of Canterbury, Right Reverend Justin Welby Amid the Pandemic ‘Religious faith can help support people, both […]
Pope Francis today, Pentecost Sunday, issued his message for World Mission Day 2020, stressing that the mission of the Church continues despite the Covid-19 pandemic. World Mission Sunday is celebrated on October 18 in 2020. “In this year marked by the suffering and challenges created by the Covid-19 pandemic, the missionary journey of the whole […]
The Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) of Brazil have confirmed the missionary campaign for the month of October, even if the world is experiencing a difficult time, due to the pandemic that has changed our relationships. The Missionary Campaign this year wants to be a sign of hope for many lives given in a spirit of […]
Seven U.S. bishop chairmen of committees within the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops have issued a statement in the wake of the death of George Floyd and the protests which have broken out in Minneapolis and in other cities in the United States. Bishop Shelton J. Fabre of Houma-Thibodaux, chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee […]
Pope Francis on May e30, 2020, wrote a letter to the Priests of Rome, saying he looks forward to the next phase of efforts to respond to the new situation brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Holy Father said he had hoped to meet with Rome’s priest at the Chrism Mass, which normally takes […]
Pope Francis on Saturday, May 30, will lead the world in praying the Rosary to end the Covid-19 Pandemic. The Pope will lead the recitation of the Rosary from the Lourdes Grotto in the Vatican Gardens, starting at 5:30 p.m. Rome time. The event will be broadcast live throughout the world on a host of […]
Resignation of bishop of Barrancabermeja, Colombia, and appointment of successor The Holy Father has accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the diocese of Barrancabermeja, Colombia, presented by Bishop Camilo Fernando Castrellón Pizano, S.D.B. The Holy Father has appointed as bishop of Barrancabermeja, Colombia, the Reverend Ovidio Giraldo Velásquez, of the clergy of the […]
By Cardinal Charles Maung Bo., SDB – Archbishop Of Yangon, Myanmar A JOYOUS, HEALTHY AND HAPPY PENTECOST! To all the brothers and sisters gathered in your houses, Happy Feast. This is a significant day. The birthday of the Mother Church. After the 50th day of Easter, the light of Pentecost penetrates all darkness, the grip […]
