November 9, 2008: Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome
November 9, 2008: Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome Ezekiel 47:1-2,8-9,12; Psalm 46; 1 Corinthians 3:9c-11,16-17; John 2:13-22 Usually when a church observance falls on a Sunday, the Sunday...
View ArticleWorld Youth Day 2011 in Madrid Opens Registration
USCCB News Release 10-132 July 13, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE En Español World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid Opens Registration U.S. Bishops Set Up Web Site to Facilitate Registration...
View ArticleWays to jump start your lenten disciplines
By Tina Gregory, HiTechCatholic, Livermore, CA, 3/7/2012 – Hi Tech Catholic (www.hitechcatholic.com) Did your Lenten discipline of praying, fasting and giving begin to weaken as the last smudge of...
View ArticleWomen’s History: Catholic Women Religious
Here are some examples of the impact Catholic sisters have had on our nation: Catholic sisters established the nationʼs largest private school system, educating millions of young Americans. More than...
View ArticleThe Annunciation of the Lord
The Annunciation The Feast of the Annunciation, March 25, is one of the most important in the Church calendar. It celebrates the actual Incarnation of Our Savior the Word made flesh in the womb of His...
View ArticleCA Assembly Proclamation Women and Spirit
CA Assembly Proclamation Women and Spirit Women & Spirit: Catholic Sisters in America Whereas, On January 24, 2012, the Leadership Conference of Women Religious will celebrate the culmination of...
View ArticleArbor Day: Plant a Tree of Life!
We received this email today from TAKE FIVE FOR FAITH and we wanted to share it with you for reflection for the weekend! It’s quite nice! Friday, April 27 EASTER WEEKDAY; ARBOR DAY tree of life...
View Article‘Nuns on the Bus’ possess credibility that few of us have
[Reprinted from DesMoines Register, Article Written by Rekha Basu] From up the street, it looked like a rock band had stopped in town — except rock stars probably wouldn’t be up that early. On the...
View ArticleLeadership Conference of Women Religious decides next steps.
At the annual assembly of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) held in St. Louis, MO, August 7-10, the more than 900 participants planned their response to the doctrinal assessment of...
View ArticleThe Principle of Human Dignity
Every human being is created in the image of God and redeemed by Jesus Christ, and therefore is invaluable and worthy of respect as a member of the human family. (Sharing Catholic Social Teaching:...
View ArticleForming Consciences For Faithful Citizenship
“Responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation.” – Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship We certainly can not say that we have a lack of...
View ArticleThe Nativity of Mary – Our Blessed Mother
The original of this article can be found here and we encourage you to go check out tis blog! http://fraangelicoinstitute.com/2012/09/07/the-nativity-of-mary-our-blessed-mother/ The Nativity of Mary...
View ArticleSisters entered in anticipation of the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed...
During the month of September several sisters celebrate the anniversary of their entrance into the Sisters of the Holy Family. The following Sisters arrived on September 7 in anticipation of the Feast...
View ArticleSt. Bernard’s in Oakland — 100 years a faith community
This article was originally published http://catholicvoiceoakland.org/2012/09-04/frontpage2.htm September 4, 2012 • VOL. 50, NO. 15 • Oakland, CA About 500 people packed the church for its...
View ArticleDorothy Day,
John Cardinal O’Connor announced the approval of the Holy See for the Archdiocese of New York to open the Cause for the Beatification and Canonization of Dorothy Day. With this approval, Dorothy Day...
View ArticleTwitter address Trending: @Pontifex
Pope Benedict XVI officially launched a Twitter account. Actually, he launched eight of them… one in English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, French, Arabic and Italian. His handle is in a ninth...
View ArticleThe “O Antiphons” of Advent : December 17
O Wisdom of our God Most High, guiding creation with power and love: come to teach us the path of knowledge! The Roman Church has been singing the “O” Antiphons since at least the eighth century....
View ArticleThe “O Antiphons” of Advent : December 18
O Leader of the House of Israel, giver of the Law to Moses on Sinai: come to rescue us with your mighty power! The Roman Church has been singing the “O” Antiphons since at least the eighth century....
View ArticleThe “O Antiphons” of Advent : December 19
O Root of Jesse’s stem, sign of God’s love for all his people: come to save us without delay! The Roman Church has been singing the “O” Antiphons since at least the eighth century. They are the...
View ArticleThe “O Antiphons” of Advent : December 20
O Key of David, opening the gates of God’s eternal Kingdom: come and free the prisoners of darkness! The Roman Church has been singing the “O” Antiphons since at least the eighth century. They are the...
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