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Pope's Address Urging Confessors to Be Faithful to Magisterium

John Paul II's Words to Apostolic Penitentiary

April 13, 2003 | 224 hits

John Paul II on March 28 addressed the officials of the Apostolic Penitentiary, the confessors of the patriarchal basilicas of Rome, and a group of young priests and candidates for the …

Also Urges Their Frequent Reception of the Sacrament

March 28, 2003 | 369 hits

John Paul II reminded priests about their need to go to confession frequently and to be faithful to Church teaching when they administer the sacrament. The Pope made this appeal today when he …

Steubenville Theologian Publishes New Book

March 23, 2003 | 1767 hits

Theologian Scott Hahn has come out with a new book, this time on the sacrament of confession. The professor of Scripture and theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville spoke about the …

Focuses on Blessed Sacrament in His Latest Book

March 17, 2003 | 1068 hits

Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, who worked closely with John Paul II in the forthcoming encyclical on the Eucharist, has just published a book on this sacrament. "In the crisis of faith we are …

February 16, 2003 | 141 hits

The U.S. bishops' conference has published a new booklet on the sacrament of reconciliation. "Celebrating the Sacrament of Penance: Questions and Answers" is now available from USCCB …

Note of the Apostolic Penitentiary of the Holy See

January 09, 2003 | 654 hits

Electronic means such as e-mails and faxes cannot be used to consult on matters covered by the secrecy of the sacrament of reconciliation, the Holy See says. The Holy See sent a note to …

January 08, 2003 | 150 hits

Clergy would be required to break the seal of confession and report any child abuse they learn about in a clergy-penitent discussion, under proposed legislation, the Courier-Journal reported. …

July 22, 2002 | 197 hits

One of World Youth Day's major offerings is the opportunity to receive the sacrament of reconciliation. One thousand priests will take turns administering the sacrament during the event, which …

Interview with Father Ivan Fucek, Theologian of the Apostolic Penitentiary

June 20, 2002 | 155 hits

A theologian adviser to the Holy See confirmed that John Paul II decided to relaunch the sacrament of Gods forgiveness in the universal Church by writing the apostolic letter "Misericordia …

Archbishop of Lima Calls for Rediscovery of Sacrament of Confession

June 17, 2002 | 614 hits

Priests should make time to be available to hear confessions, and they approach the sacrament in humility, urges the primate of Peru in a new pastoral letter. "Ministers of Mercy" is the …

"Many Did Not Feel They Had Been Forgiven," Says Auxiliary Bishop

May 03, 2002 | 47 hits

Avvenire).- As if Canadian winters werent tough enough, a Jubilee Year experiment in the wide use of general confession and general absolution left Montrealers cold. During Advent of that …

On Certain Aspects of the Celebration of the Sacrament of Penance

May 02, 2002 | 216 hits

Here is John Paul IIs newly published apostolic letter "Misericordia Dei," on the sacrament of reconciliation. * * * APOSTOLIC LETTER IN THE FORM OF MOTU PROPRIO MISERICORDIA DEI ON CERTAIN …

April 29, 2002 | 1533 hits

John Paul II has written an apostolic letter on the sacrament of reconciliation, and it is due out Thursday. The letter, written "motu proprio" (on his own initiative) and entitled …

John Paul II Puts a Focus on the Sacrament of Reconciliation

March 21, 2002 | 114 hits

Here is the text of John Paul IIs letter to priests for Holy Thursday. * * * LETTER OF THE HOLY FATHER POPE JOHN PAUL II TO PRIESTS FOR HOLY THURSDAY 2002 Dear Priests, 1. With deep emotion I …

Pope Issues His Traditional Letter for Holy Thursday

March 21, 2002 | 127 hits

In his traditional Letter to Priests for Holy Thursday, John Paul II calls for the rediscovery of the sacrament of reconciliation and avoidance of severity or laxity in the confessional. The …