Articles on this issue "priesthood"

31 New Opus Dei Priests Ordained

Bishop Javier Echevarría Celebrates Ordination Mass in Rome

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On Saturday, 31 new Opus Dei priests were ordained by Bishop Javier Echevarría, head of the Prelature, at the Basilica of San Eugenio in Rome. The newly ordained priests hailed from such …

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The Diary of a Parish Priest of Aleppo

On Clinging to Christ and Serving the People of God

Aleppo, (Zenit.org) Robert Cheaib | 1414 hits

A new escalation in the already untenable tension of the Syrian tragedy was reached Monday evening with the kidnapping of two bishops: Mar Gregorios Yohanna Ibrahim, Metropolitan of Aleppo of …

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Pope Francis' Homily at Ordination Mass

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Here is the translation of the homily given by Pope Francis yesterday at the Ordination to the Priesthood Mass held in St. Peter's Basilica. * * * Beloved brothers and sisters: because these …

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Children Writing Lists of Their Sins

And More on Garb

Rome, (Zenit.org) Father Edward McNamara, LC | 2209 hits

Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and dean of theology at the Regina Apostolorum university. Q: Our pastor has the children in the parish day school …

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The Church in Norway: Explosive Growth, Long Distances

Priest Explains Challenges and Priorities

Rome, (Zenit.org) Jan Bentz | 2697 hits

Benedict XVI called the year of faith to focus in part on the new evangelization. On mainland Europe many Christian structures still exist, even if they are abandoned. But what about the …

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Pope Benedict's Address to the General Assembly of the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Charles Borromeo

"I thank the Lord for this Gift of your Fraternity"

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At the end of the General Audience yesterday, the Holy Father Benedict XVI received in audience in Paul VI Hall the participants to the General Assembly of the Priestly Fraternity of St. …

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Relic of St. John Vianney at Cathedral in Liverpool

Bishop Mark Davies Recalls Eucharistic Devotion of French Saint

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The regeneration of the Catholic Church in our country lies in the rediscovery by the faithful of the love of Jesus Christ present in the Eucharist," said Bishop Mark Davies, bishop of …

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Pope's Address to German Seminarians

"Studying Is Essential: Only Thus Can We Stand Firm in These Times"

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Here is a Vatican translation of the transcription of the spontaneous address Benedict XVI said Saturday when meeting with a group of seminarians at the Charles Borromeo Seminary Chapel in …

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Benedict XVI: Priesthood Is a Vocation, Not a Job

Pope to Celebrate 60th Anniversary of Ordination

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The priesthood is not a profession, to be engaged in part-time, but a full-time and perpetual vocation, says Benedict XVI. The Pope affirmed this on Thursday in a traditional meeting with …

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The Future Needs Priests, Says Benedict XVI

Urges Seminarians to Live Celibacy in Human Maturity

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Benedict XVI's Letter to Seminarians

"For Us God Is Not Some Abstract Hypothesis"

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This is the letter Benedict XVI wrote to seminarians on the occasion of the end of the Year for Priests, which ended in June. The letter is dated Oct. 18, the feast of Luke the Evangelist. * * …

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Benedict XVI Asks Forgiveness for Priests' Sins

Promises "Everything Possible" to Ensure "Never Again"

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Pope's "Lectio Divina" to Roman Priests (Part 2)

"Being a Servant of the Eucharist Is ... a Depth of the Priestly Mystery"

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Another Spanish Priest Slain in Cuba

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Father Mariano Arroyo Merino, 74, was found dead Monday at the parish of Our Lady of Regla, in Havana. Initial investigations indicate that the priest was murdered in a knife attack early …

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Cardinal Denounces Invalid Ordination of Women

Says Church Is Strong When God-Given Gifts Are Respected

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Cardinal Justin Rigali is decrying the "pseudo-ordination" of two women that occurred within his archdiocese Sunday. In a statement released Monday on the Philadelphia archdiocesan Web site, …

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