Archive for February 4, 2014

Bishop Sirisut of Nakhon Ratchasima leads religious in renewing their vows, Feb. 1, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Thai religious renew vows on Day for Consecrated Life

Vowed religious in Thailand gathered to celebrate the World Day for Consecrated Life this weekend, fostering and encouraging religious life... Read more

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By Carl Bunderson

Rural school embraces classical education, Catholic identity

A Catholic grade school on Colorado's eastern plains is working to adopt a classical curriculum, in the hopes of revitalizing... Read more

Denver Broncos players and coaches help students try on coats at Sacred Heart Elementary School, Jersey City, N.J., Jan. 28, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Broncos coat drive shows children 'are not forgotten'

In the week before the Super Bowl, Denver Broncos players, coaches, and their families helped give away coats to children... Read more

Fr. Denis Duval participates in a conference on education and the New Evangelization on Jan. 31, 2014 ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Education should foster freedom, maturity, priest explains

During a special conference exploring the role of education in the New Evangelization, Fr. Denis Biju Duval noted that education... Read more

Pope Francis blesses a rosary for a pilgrim in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on Dec. 4, 2013 ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope's Lenten message highlights poverty of Christ

In his first message for the Lenten season, Pope Francis focuses on the poverty of Christ in becoming man, emphasizing... Read more

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Mexico Cathedral to receive John Paul II relic

The Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Mexico City will open its Holy Door on Feb. 9 to receive a first-class... Read more

The eruption of Mount Sinabung, Feb. 1, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Churches offer refuge to Indonesians fleeing volcano

Following a Feb. 1 volcanic eruption on the Indonesian island Sumatra, the local Church has been providing shelter and assistance... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on Oct. 4, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

God is a father who never disowns his children, Pope affirms

In his daily Mass, Pope Francis compared the love of God to the two fathers in the day's readings, saying... Read more

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Queen Elizabeth to meet with Pope Francis in April

Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh, will visit Rome on April 3, and will meet... Read more

John David Long-Garcia, new editor-in-chief of The Tidings Corp. of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Catholic press shares mission of saving souls, new LA editor says

John David Long-Garcia, the new editor-in-chief of the Los Angeles archdiocese’s The Tidings Corp., says he hopes to build on... Read more