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Tag Archives: conversions

Good Example of Catholic Women Brings Buddhist to Catholic Church

Apr 17, 2013 Brian Kelly Reply

AsiaNews: “I will not change my Christian faith, for any reason. My Buddhist friends are not happy for me to convert, but everyone has the right and the freedom to live as he wants,” said Buddhika Nuwan Kumara, 24, a former … Continue reading →

The Faith is Growing in Mongolia? Yes, Mongolia

Apr 8, 2013 Brian Kelly Reply

AsiaNews: With the baptism of dozens of catechumens, who have made their entry into the Church on the eve of Sunday celebrations, the small Catholic community of Mongolia celebrated Easter. This year’s anniversary coincided with “ecological Sunday” that bans cars and … Continue reading →

From the Dregs of ‘Punk Rock’ to Catholic Teacher, Editor, and Author

Jan 21, 2013 Brian Kelly Reply

Jennifer Berry Hawes of The Post and Courier: In the 1990s, [Dan Lord] and an Alabama High School buddy formed Pain, a quirky punk rock band that became known for its upbeat lyrics and melodies, including a horn section, and … Continue reading →

From Drug Dealing Biker to Catholic Pastor Monk

Jul 13, 2012 Brian Kelly Reply

Roman Gonzalez, of B.C. Catholic, has an inspiring account of a phenomenal conversion. After years of a life of hedonism and drug addiction, [Father Taras Kraychuk] returned to the faith and for about a dozen years now he has been serving … Continue reading →

Remote Corner of India Sees Probable Miracles, Conversions, and Huge Catholic Increase

Jul 3, 2012 Brian Kelly Reply

Vatican Insider: Strange things are going on in the Indian diocese of Itangar and Mgr. John Kattrukudiyl spoke about them during a visit to Germany for the periodic meeting organised by Aid to the Church in Need, the international organisation that … Continue reading →

LCWR Could Learn From Sister Augustine: Nun Draws 66 Converts in First Year Catechising

Jun 1, 2012 Brian Kelly Reply

AsiaNews: Sister Augustine, a nun at the Ave Maria Convent of the Good Shepherd Sisters in Nayakakanda, teaches catechism. In the first year and half of teaching, she brought 66 people to baptism. Currently, she is helping an additional six, … Continue reading →

Over 116,000 Adults Enter Catholic Church in US on Easter Vigil

Apr 11, 2012 Brian Kelly Reply

By posting this news item I will probably get a few critical comments, especially with the CNA link and the use of the term “full communion” for the conversion of baptized Protestants. So, let me state simply that I do … Continue reading →

3500 Adults Baptized into Catholic Church in Hong Kong Diocese on Easter Vigil

Apr 9, 2012 Brian Kelly Reply

AsiaNews: This Easter, 3,500 adult catechumens in the Hong Kong diocese will receive the Sacrament of Christian Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Communion) at various parishes at the Holy Saturday Vigil today, April 7.  Read more here.

In Spite of it All 785 Catechumens Will Enter Church at Easter Vigil in Philadelphia

Mar 7, 2012 Brian Kelly 3

Christian Tappe, Crisis Magazine: The world is spiraling out of control. It has been, in fact, since its pinnacle eight hundred years ago, but today it seems that any minute now, we’ll hurtle off kilter. The HHS Mandate threatens the … Continue reading →

Chinese Diocese Receives 243 Converts May 28

May 31, 2011 Brian Kelly 1

Catholic Culture: A northeastern Chinese diocese reports that 243 adults received the sacraments of Christian initiation in its cathedral on May 28. The average age of the converts is 32. The conversions in the Diocese of Tianjin followed an online … Continue reading →

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