During plague, Catholic Church called on saints for help, healing
April 8th, 2020By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Catholic Church has had a long tradition of calling on saints and praying for their intercession in sickness and difficult times. This plea for saintly help for protection from disease and healing was particularly evident when the bubonic plague, or Black Death, spread throughout Europe in […]
USCCB President Calls for National Moment of Prayer on Good Friday
April 3rd, 2020WASHINGTON – Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has invited the faithful to join him in a moment of prayer on Good Friday (April 10) to pray the Litany of the Sacred Heart. Praying together as a nation, the archbishop asks that we seek healing for […]
Statement of U.S. Bishops’ President on Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi Message
March 30th, 2020WASHINGTON – Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angles and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued the following statement on the Holy Father’s Urbi et Orbi message today. Archbishop Gomez’s full statement follows: Along with my brother bishops of the United States, I am grateful for Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi message today. We join […]
If you can’t go to confession, take your sorrow directly to God, pope says
March 27th, 2020By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — People who cannot get to confession because of the coronavirus lockdown or another serious reason can go to God directly, be specific about their sins, request pardon and experience God’s loving forgiveness, Pope Francis said. “This is the right time, the opportune moment. An act of […]
Pope announces extraordinary Urbi et Orbi blessing
March 26th, 2020Join Pope Francis on Friday, March 27 at 6 p.m. Rome time (1 p.m. Eastern time) for a special Urbi et Orbi blessing, live from St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City. The ceremony will consist of scriptural readings, prayers of supplication, and adoration. The event will conclude with the Holy Father giving the Urbi et orbi Blessing, […]
Catholic Relief Services’ Response to COVID-19
March 24th, 2020Catholic Relief Services teams across the world continue to expand their programming to prevent the spread and reduce the risk of COVID-19 in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities. The growing number of cases of this infectious illness in fragile states is extremely concerning, as health systems are already strained, and people’s access to […]
U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Activities Chairman on 25th Anniversary of The Gospel of Life
March 23rd, 2020WASHINGTON- Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City in Kansas and chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities has issued the following announcement on the 25th anniversary of The Gospel of Life (Evangelium vitae). Archbishop Naumann’s full statement follows: As we celebrate the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord […]
Statement on Father John Dux
March 23rd, 2020Jacksonville, Fla. – A complaint of sexual abuse of a minor has been made against Father John H. Dux, a retired priest of the Diocese of St. Augustine. The alleged abuse occurred 44 years ago when Father Dux was serving as the parochial vicar of St. Patrick Parish in Gainesville. The diocese received the complaint […]
Veterans Gathering Results in Anti-Death Penalty Letters to Florida Governor
March 18th, 2020By Savanna Kearney More than 500 United States veterans attended Vets 4 Vets, a gathering of and tribute to veterans, in late February at the Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena. The event involved talks on subjects of concern for veterans, as well as 70 display tables by members of the community and state veteran organizations. Prison […]
Catholic Relief Services Delivers the Hope of Christ to Where Human Suffering is Worst
March 18th, 2020WASHINGTON – The Executive Committee of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a statement in support of Catholic Relief Services. The full statement follows: “In the name of our Catholic faith, the donors, staff, and volunteers of Catholic Relief Services (CRS) deliver life-saving food, medicine, shelter, and training to the most vulnerable […]
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