Priests must not preach “Christianity ‘a la carte’” and should be willing to approach even uncomfortable aspects of the Gospel, Pope Benedict said in a meeting with priests last week. Read more here.
Category: News
Satanic Students Storm Catholic Chapel in Spain Shouting Blasphemies
Catholic Culture: Some 50 college-age students stormed a chapel at Spain’s leading public university on March 10. “A group of 50 young people, the majority girls, entered disrespectfully the chapel of the Somosaguas campus of Madrid’s Complutense University, shouting slogans … Continue reading
Church in Northern Indian State Receiving 10,000 Converts a Year
Aid to the Church in Need interview with Salesian Bishop George Palliparampil Arunachal Pradesh, situated in the Northeast corner of India bordering China, Tibet, Bhutan and Myanmar, is called ‘the land of the rising sun’ and is home to 26 … Continue reading
Another Underground Bishop Dies in China
This is the second underground bishop in two weeks to pass away. I posted the news on February 28 about the death of Bishop Augustine Hu Daguo who was ninety. Today there is news of the death of Bishop Andrew … Continue reading
Conversions to the Faith Increase Yearly in Hong Kong
Catholic Culture: Bishop John Tong of Hong Kong has announced that 3,400 catechumens will be baptized at the Easter Vigil. The Church in Hong Kong has experienced higher numbers of conversions: the number of adult converts has risen from 2,000 … Continue reading
Co-Adjutor Bishop of Santa Rosa Puts Heaven Above All Other Concerns for His Flock
California Catholic News: “I want us to help each other get to heaven,” Bishop Vasa told “a packed sanctuary at St. Eugene’s Cathedral” on Sunday, March 6, said the Press Democrat. “Nothing else really matters,” said Bishop Vasa in his … Continue reading
Vatican Orders Diocese of Allentown PA to Keep Open Nine Closed Churches
Catholic Culture: For the second time in less than a month, the Congregation for the Clergy has overturned a US diocese’s decision to close parish churches. Read more here.
Cardinal Rigali Places 21 Priests Accused of Abuse on Leave
CNA reports: Cardinal Justin Rigali of Philadelphia has placed 21 priests in the archdiocese on administrative leave, following investigations into a grand jury report that there were credible abuse allegations against the clergy members. More on this here.
Russian Orthodox Hierarchs As Schismatic and Nationalist As Ever
Even to the point of Metropolitan Hilarion defending Stalin’s persecution of Ukrainian Catholics! As I wrote before, the conversion of Russia, when it comes, will be a real conversion to the one, true Church, the Roman Catholic Church. Right now, … Continue reading
Boston College Law School Honors Notorious Father Drinan
The Catholic Action League of Massachusetts today criticized Jesuit administered Boston College Law School for holding an event honoring the late Reverend Robert F. Drinan, S.J. The Law School hosted a panel discussion yesterday featuring Jesuit Father Raymond Schroth, who has … Continue reading
Albany Bishop Says NY State Bishops Will Not Deny Communion to Pro-Abortion Politicians
Catholic Culture reports: The bishops of New York State will not deny Holy Communion to politicians who support abortion and same-sex marriage, according to Bishop Howard Hubbard of Albany. More on this here with several links. Check out Phil Lawler’s … Continue reading
US “Catholic” Hospital Decides Feeding Tube Is Too Costly in Keeping Stroke Victim Alive
Reflections of a Paralytic: While a family is fighting for the right to care for their sick child In Canada, here in America a family has been removed from making medical decisions for their mother. After a stroke left her … Continue reading
“I Want to Live for Christ and I Want to Die for Him” Shahbaz Bhatti
Catholic Online: Shahbaz Bhatti was the only Christian member of the Parliament of Pakistan. He was executed in cold blood by militant Muslims on March 2, 2011. Over 10,000 people gathered on March 4 in Khushpur to commend him to … Continue reading
Vatican Wants New Head for Caritas International
Leslie-Anne Knight’s request for another four term as head of the Catholic organization was denied by Rome. She was not happy and gave an interview to the liberal paper, National Catholic Reporter, in which she expressed her objections and views. … Continue reading
Bl. Junipero Serra’s Cause for Sainthood in Need of One Miracle
CNA reports: It’s going to take a miracle for Blessed Father Junipero Serra, founder of the California missions, to become a saint. And, if it were up to Andrew Galvan, curator of Old Mission Dolores, that miracle would take place … Continue reading
