Articles on this issue "legionaries of christ"

Legion of Christ's Response to Vatican Communiqué

"We Renew Our Commitment to Work With Great Intensity"

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Here is the statement released today by the Legionaries of Christ regarding the Vatican communiqué on the accusations against the congregation's founder, Father Marcial Maciel. * * * In …

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Vatican Communiqué on Legionary Founder

Father Marcial Maciel Invited to Renounce All Public Ministry

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Here is a translation of the Vatican communiqué issued today regarding allegations against the founder of the Legionaries of Christ, Father Marcial Maciel. * * * Since 1998, the Congregation …

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Holy See Halts Investigation of Legionary Founder

Invited to "a Reserved Life," Father Maciel Accepts Ruling "With Faith"

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The Holy See won't continue with a canonical investigation into accusations against Father Marcial Maciel, founder of the Legionaries of Christ, and has invited him to renounce all public …

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Bishop to Be Canonized Knew Exile

Mexico's Rafael Guízar Valencia

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Among the latest people in line to be canonized as saints is Bishop Rafael Guízar Valencia, a standout evangelizer in Mexico at the time of its religious persecution last century. Last Friday …

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The "Gospel of Judas"

Interview With Father Thomas Williams, Theology Dean

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The National Geographic Society has announced its intentions to publish an English translation of an ancient text called "The Gospel of Judas" later this month. The 31-page manuscript, written …

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Benedict XVI\'s Surprising Encyclical

Interview With Father Thomas Williams, Theology Dean

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Benedict XVI\'s choice of \"love\" as the focus of his first encyclical will likely surprise both his supporters and critics, says a dean of theology. Legionary of Christ Father Thomas D. …

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Statutes of Priestly Formation Center in Rome OK'd

Open to Diocesan Clergy and Directed by Legionaries of Christ

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The Holy See has approved the statutes of the Maria Mater Ecclesia center for priests in Rome, and appointed Legionary of Christ Father Javier García as its first rector. A decree of approval …

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Can Embryos Be Adopted?

Interview with Moral Theologian Father Thomas Williams

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As stockpiles of frozen embryos grow, so does the debate regarding what should be done with them and for them, even among Catholic moral theologians. For an overview of the issue, ZENIT …

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Pope's Message to General Chapter of Legionaries of Christ

"Continue Radiating Your Spirituality and Apostolic Dynamism"

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Here is the message John Paul II sent today to the priests taking part in the general chapter of the Legion of Christ, being held in Rome. * * * Dear Brothers: 1. On the occasion of the Third …

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Pope Encourages Legionaries in Living Their Founder's Charism

In a Message to Chapter General of Congregation

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John Paul II sent a message to the Legionaries of Christ inviting them to live and transmit faithfully the charism they received from God through their founder, Father Marcial Maciel. The Pope …

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Challenges for Legionaries and Regnum Christi (Part 2)

Interview With New General Director, Father Álvaro Corcuera

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The new general director of the Legionaries of Christ and the Regnum Christi Movement says that their mission remains the same: to bring people to a personal encounter with Christ. Father …

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Challenges for Legionaries and Regnum Christi (Part 1)

Interview With New General Director, Father Álvaro Corcuera

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The general chapter of the Legionaries of Christ elected Father Álvaro Corcuera as the new general director last week in Rome. Father Corcuera succeeds the congregation's founder, Father …

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Legionaries' New General Director Assures Continuity

Father Álvaro Corcuera Succeeds Founder, Father Marcial Maciel

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The Legionaries of Christ elected a new general director, after their founder, Father Marcial Maciel, declined re-election, citing his age and his desire to see the congregation flourish under …

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Pope's Address to Legionaries of Christ and Regnum Christi

"Cultivate a Constant Intimacy With Christ"

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Here is a translation of the address John Paul II gave today when he received the Legionaries of Christ and members of the Regnum Christi Movement in audience, on the occasion of the 60th …

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Pope Urges Legionaries and Regnum Christi to Be Intrepid Evangelizers

At Audience for 60th Anniversary of Founder's Priestly Ordination

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John Paul II encouraged the Legionaries of Christ and the members of the Regnum Christi Movement to be "intrepid" evangelizers, during an audience marking a milestone anniversary for their …

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