Archive for March 8, 2004

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"Apostolorum Successores": New directory for Bishops

The Congregation for Bishops has just published "Apostolorum successores," A Directory for the Pastoral Ministry of Bishops, in answer to... Read more

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Documents reveal Roe v. Wade nearly overturned in 1992

Recently found documents reveal that Roe v. Wade was nearly overturned by the United States Supreme Court in 1992, reported... Read more

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Four new appointed Bishops for United States

The Holy Father appointed Bishop Robert Joseph McManus, auxiliary of the diocese of Providence, as bishop of Worcester, Msgr. Robert... Read more

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Mary Ann Glendon is appointed President of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences

The Pope John Paul II appointed American professor Mary Ann Glendon as the new president of the Pontifical Academy of... Read more

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Archdiocese of Lima proposes spiritual preparation before seeing “The Passion”

The Archdiocese of Lima is encouraging the faithful to see “The Passion of the Christ,” which will premier in that... Read more

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Exorcism ministry established to deal with demonic possessions in Mexico

In the face of increasing numbers of demonic possessions, the Diocese of Querétaro, Mexico, has created an Exorcism Ministry, headed... Read more

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Fall River gears up for centennial celebrations

The Diocese of Fall River will mark its 100th anniversary with a mass of thanksgiving at the Cathedral of St.... Read more

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Catholic Church in Russia ‘emerges from the ashes of atheism,’ bishop says

The Catholic Church in Russia "is going through a phase of rebirth," which is being led by the youth, says... Read more