Archive for September 15, 2011
Teachers’ strike closes Philadelphia Catholic high schools
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia says there is “steady progress” in negotiations with the Catholic high school teachers’ union, but its... Read more
South Africans celebrate launch of Catholic radio station
The Catholic community in South Africa is celebrating the news that after 11 years, Catholic station Radio Veritas has been... Read more
Cardinal to inaugurate Our Lady of Guadalupe chapel in Lourdes
Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera of Mexico City will preside at a Mass to consecrate a chapel dedicated to Our Lady... Read more
Pope tells new bishops lay movements are gift to Church
Pope Benedict XVI told a gathering of new bishops Sept. 15 that they should encourage lay movements within the Church... Read more
Dissident leader calls on Cuban government to hold free elections
The coordinator of the Christian Liberation Movement, Oswaldo Paya, has called on the Cuban government to hold free elections, because... Read more
Report on international religious freedom draws praise, concern
The U.S. State Department’s recent Report on International Religious Freedom is eliciting both praise for its efforts to promote religious... Read more
Fr. Pavone considering founding new religious order
Father Frank Pavone, national director of Priests for Life, has said that if his bishop does not allow him to... Read more
