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World Day for Consecrated Life
In 1997, Pope John Paul II instituted 2 February as a day of prayer for women and men in consecrated life. In the US the celebration of World Day for Consecrated Life is transferred to Sunday, 7 February 2010, in order to enable as much participation as possible. Consecrated Life Sunday is an annual day… Read More ›
Anglicans are a ‘blessing for the entire Church,’
Vatican City, Feb 1, 2010 / 12:05 pm (CNA).- Pope Benedict once again commented on the theme of Anglican-Catholic relations, this time as he met with Welsh and English bishops at the Vatican on Monday. During their meeting Pope Benedict confirmed the importance of his recent Apostolic Constitution “Anglicanorum Coetibus.” The Holy Father welcomed bishops… Read More ›
St. Vincent College chooses Benedictine monk as new president
Latrobe, Pa., Jan 31, 2010 / 03:11 pm (CNA).- St. Vincent College of Latrobe, Pennsylvania, the United States’ oldest Benedictine college, has announced it has chosen as its next president Br. Norman W. Hipps, OSB, a mathematics professor and administrator. Br. Norman, a Benedictine monk, is presently the college’s executive vice president and dean of… Read More ›
Relics, icons and crosses are onboard International Space Station
Moscow, Russia, Jan 20, 2010 / 12:11 am (CNA).- The Gospels, four icons, crosses and a relic of the True Cross have been taken aboard the Russian segment of the International Space Station (ISS), a Russian cosmonaut has reported. A photo taken by the station crew shows an icon and a crucifix floating in zero… Read More ›
Morne St. Benedict Spared in Haitian Earthquake
A communication from Brother Jean-Michel reached the Secretariat of the Subiaco Congregation bringing news from Morne Saint-Benoît, Port au Prince, Haiti. This afternoon we experienced here the rather violent jolts of the earthquake which touched Port au Prince and the zones of Petionville and Carrefour with full force. The brothers who have family in these… Read More ›
Intentions for the Year 2011
Vatican City, Jan 11, 2010 / 10:56 pm (CNA).- L’Osservatore Romano has published the prayer intentions of Pope Benedict XVI for 2011, a full year in advance. The Holy Father’s intentions will be as follows: January General Intention: That the riches of creation be preserved, valued and made available to all, as a precious gifts… Read More ›
U.S. Postal Service recognizes Mother Teresa
Washington D.C., Jan 4, 2010 / 12:02 pm (CNA).- Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta will appear on a U.S. postal stamp in 2010, the postal service announced last week. “With this stamp,” notes the press release, “the U.S. Postal Service recognizes Mother Teresa, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her humanitarian work.”… Read More ›
New Liturgy of the Hours for Oblates Published at St. Meinrad
The following article appeared in the Oblate Newsletter at St. Meinrad’s. Many of the oblates here in Belmont have also wanted a simpler form of the Office to follow in their own lives. The Oblate Director here has ordered two copies to see if it might also meet the needs of the oblates here. A… Read More ›
Our Lady of Guadalupe ‘completely beyond’ scientific explanation
Phoenix, Ariz., Aug 7, 2009 / 04:10 pm (CNA).- Researcher and physicist Dr. Aldofo Orozco told participants at the International Marian Congress on Our Lady of Guadalupe that there is no scientific explanation for the 478 years of high quality-preservation of the Tilma or for the miracles that have occurred to ensure its preservation. Dr…. Read More ›
Bishop Sheen wanted us all to be Saints
New York City, N.Y., Dec 11, 2009 / 04:53 am (CNA).- At the Mass marking the 30th Anniversary of Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s death, Archbishop of New York Timothy Dolan thanked God for the life of the “magnetic” television and radio personality. He said Sheen’s talent and wisdom were at the service of his key goal… Read More ›