Tag: bishops
Read the words of an Orthodox bishop kidnapped in Syria nearly two years ago
Aleppo, Syria, Mar 15, 2015 / 06:02 am (CNA/EWTN News).- On April 22, 2013, both the Greek and Syriac Orthodox archbishops of Aleppo, Boulos Yazigi and Gregorios Yohanna Ibrahim, were kidnapped in Syria near the Turkish border. Their driver, Deacon Fatha’ Allah Kabboud, was killed. Today, 23 months later, the bishops remain missing – though… Read More ›
The Military Is Now Telling Catholic Chaplains What They Can And Can’t Say About The Obama Administration
The emerging conflict between the Catholic Church and the Obama administration may have a new front: in the U.S. military itself. The Catholic Church is fighting mad about an HHS ruling that would have them buy insurance for things they consider sinful–contraception, sterilization and abortion. All the bishops in the country sent out a letter… Read More ›
Revised New American Bible to be released March 9th (Ash Wednesday)
Washington D.C., Jan 8, 2011 / 07:09 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The New American Bible, Revised Edition has been approved for publication and will be available on March 9, Ash Wednesday. The new translation aims for better accuracy, better adaptation to contemporary English, and easy singing or recitation of the Psalms. Cardinal Francis George, former president… Read More ›
U.S. bishops launch website on new Mass translation
Washington D.C., Aug 21, 2009 / 11:14 am (CNA).- After years in the making, the English translation of the new Roman Missal is nearing its completion and is now awaiting the final approval of the bishops and the Vatican. In an effort to begin educating the faithful and clergy on the new translation, the U.S…. Read More ›
U.S. bishops offering Lent 2009 resources
Washington D.C., Feb 24, 2009 / 06:08 pm (CNA).- The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has announced that it is offering a variety of internet resources for Catholics’ reflection and spiritual growth during Lent 2009. The USCCB site, located at http://www.usccb.org/lent , is organized around the four pillars of the United States Catholic… Read More ›