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Rosary to be simultaneously prayed on all five continents
Paris, France, Aug 10, 2009 / 01:24 pm (CNA).- As part of the International Marian Festival that will take place in Paray le Monial, France, August 14-19, the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary will be prayed on the world’s five continents beginning at 5 p.m. (Paris time) on Sunday, August 16. According to a press… Read More ›
Vatican City State website celebrates two years, three million visitors
Vatican City, Aug 5, 2009 / 04:35 pm (CNA).- With more than three million visits since its inception, the Vatican City State website, http://www.vatican.va/phome_en.htm, recently celebrated its second anniversary on July 19. The site, which allows users to get a more up-close look at Vatican City, is visited by an average of 1,800 users per… Read More ›
Bishop Lori addresses the fear and ‘scandal’ of death
Phoenix, Ariz., Aug 6, 2009 / 02:00 pm (CNA).- The Supreme Chaplain for the Knights of Columbus, Bishop William Lori, spoke to the Knights during their memorial Mass for deceased Knights and loved ones about the natural fear of death and what lies beyond this life. On the Feast of the Lord’s Transfiguration, the Bishop… Read More ›
Saint Vincent Archabbey Broadcast
Liane Hansen of National Public Radio visited Saint Vincent Archabbey and broadcast a report on Sunday, 2 August 2009. The broadcast is available online. The grist mill, now on the National Historic Register, is her first stop. The NPR Weekend Edition blog, Soapbox, offers a slide-show of 23 photographs that supplements the broadcast. The archabbey… Read More ›
Website Revision: Phase 3
As you can see, the new format is operational. While there are still a few “behind the scenes” tasks that need to be completed, the layout is final and I hope you find it easier to use. Within the next few days the RSS feeds, thumbnails, and the “Contact Us” page should also be working…. Read More ›
Website Revision: Phase 2
We are nearing the final phases of the web site update. You may notice a few things not working on the current site right now. There are certain features that are not compatible with the new layout. Most of the work on the site is going on behind the scenes so they have been disabled…. Read More ›
Benedict XVI Emphasizes Importance of Relationship with God
Vatican City, Jul 27, 2009 / 10:53 am (CNA).- Pope Benedict XVI spoke about the greatness of God’s mercy and forgiveness at the Cathedral of Aosta, Italy, where he celebrated Vespers Friday afternoon. The Pope spoke to a crowd of 400 priests, religious, and lay faithful about the importance of keeping God at the center… Read More ›
Catholic Medical Clinic offers Solution to Health Crisis
Madison, Wis., Jul 21, 2009 / 08:33 am (CNA).- As President Obama urges Congress to pass health care reform legislation by August, a medical clinic in Madison, Wisconsin is offering a novel way to address medical needs by offering free care for the uninsured. Patients with insurance only pay a single yearly fee for their… Read More ›
Website Revisions: Part 1
The revisions to the web site are moving forward and today starts the beginning. If you are used to visiting the website from your computer you will not notice anything. If you have wanted to visit the site from your handheld iPhone or iPod Touch, Blackberry, or Palm/Treo devices you will see a significant difference…. Read More ›
Sisters Face Death With Dignity and Reverence
By JANE GROSS Published: July 8, 2009, New York Times PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Gravely ill with heart disease, tethered to an oxygen tank, her feet swollen and her appetite gone, Sister Dorothy Quinn, 87, readied herself to die in the nursing wing of the Sisters of St. Joseph convent where she has been a member… Read More ›