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
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‘The Goal of the Ecumenical Movement Is…’
According to Austrian Father Hermann Geissler, the head of the doctrinal office of the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith, “The goal of the ecumenical movement is complete visible union with one Christ and with Peter in one Church.” … Continue reading
Intentions for the Novena of Grace
Every year, on March 4-12, the Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary pray the Novena of Grace as a community. All are invited to join with us in praying the novena for the following three intentions, plus any personal … Continue reading
100% Pro-Life Chile Lowest Maternity Deaths in Latin America
CNA reports: President of Chile Sebastian Pinera, said March 2 that human rights, especially the right to life from conception to natural death, must be protected in order to achieve comprehensive human development. Read more here.
Dallas Bishop Intends to Keep Catholic University of Dallas Orthodox
This used to be one of the more conservative Catholic colleges in the US, at least back in the 1970s when, I believe, the Cistercians were in charge. They had a good philosophy department when the late Doctor Frederick Daniel … Continue reading
“Catholic” High School and Jesuit College in S Francisco Destroying Faith and Morals of Students
California Catholic Daily: From March 7-10, the Jesuit-run University of San Francisco will host its 10th Annual Global Women’s Rights Forum. The forum is co-sponsored by USF’s Sociology Department, and again promises to be a venue for viewpoints difficult to … Continue reading
Egyptian Armed Forces Fire At Christian Monasteries, 19 Injured
Whither goest thou, Egypt? The two attacks on St. Bishoy monastery by armed soldiers would suggest that the military rule in Egypt is not a benign one for Christians. Shooting at monks trying to build a fence so that they … Continue reading
Pakistani Catholic Martyr Killed in Hatred for the Faith
Catholic Online: Shahbaz Bhattit recently said “As a Christian, I believe Jesus is my strength. He has given me a power and wisdom and motivation to serve suffering humanity. I follow the principles of my conscience, and I am ready … Continue reading
Pope Devotes Wednesday Address to Saint Francis de Sales
CNA reports: At the Wednesday general audience on March 2, Pope Benedict XVI discussed the life of St. Francis de Sales, a 17th century bishop and Doctor of the Church whose secret to holiness was his unreserved trust in God. … Continue reading
New Supreme Court Decision Ends Up Giving Abortionists More Legal Rights Than Fallen Soldiers
Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture: The Westboro Baptist Church is a nasty little bunch of fanatics, who gain publicity for their fundamentalist views in a particularly loathsome way: by picketing the funerals of fallen American soldiers. But 8 members of the … Continue reading
No Vocations to LI Convent in Forty Years / No Wonder
The picture tells the story. Women are joining orders that wear a full habit for one thing.
Pro-Life Party Takes Majority Seats in Ireland’s Lower House
No exceptions. No compromise. Good news for Ireland. Check this report from Zoe Romanowsky on Inside Catholic website.
The Conversion of Russia Must Be to the Catholic Faith
Russia’s original sin was not Communism but schism. That was the major sin of Russia in 1917 when Our Lady appeared to the Fatima children. Rejecting Communism is not a religious conversion; rejecting schism is. Russia will be converted. Our … Continue reading
Phil Lawler Explains Why Canonist Is Right on Obligation to Refuse Communion to Notorious Public Sinners
Catholic Culture: During the past few weeks Edward Peters, the noted canon-law expert from Detroit’s Sacred Heart Seminary, has been engaged in a running online debate on a familiar topic: Whether politicians who are in gross public violation of Catholic … Continue reading
Catholic Cabinet Minister Murdered in Pakistan
Catholic Culture reports: Shahbaz Bhatti, a lay Catholic who served Pakistan’s federal minister for religious minorities, was assassinated on March 2 while traveling to work. He was 42. More on this story here.
