Women religious open Christmas season with German Catholic tradition
FERDINAND, Ind. (CNS) — The sights and sounds of Christmas brightened the massive dome of the Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand as six Sisters of St. Benedict rang out “Silent Night” on hand bells.
Advent week four: Christ’s coming in history, mystery and majesty
As we journey through Advent each year we encounter a threefold sense of Christ’s coming: in history, in mystery and in majesty.
Advent week four: Making John the Baptist’s acquaintance in Advent
What do you think the John the Baptist of real time 2,000 years ago looked like and sounded like? I’m talking about the fascinating desert preacher who makes a fresh appearance in Christian communities during the Advent season leading to Christmas.
Nation’s 43rd president says his late father was ‘a great and noble man’
WASHINGTON (CNS) — In the days since the Nov. 30 death of former President George H.W. Bush, several news outlets reported that some years ago he told family members that he doubted any one would come to his memorial when he died.
Bishop of Algiers: Martyrs’ beatification can unite Christians, Muslims
ALGIERS, Algeria (CNS) — The beatifications of 19 martyrs in Algeria will be a “great joy” to the Church and will help unite Christians and Muslims of the country, said a French-Algerian archbishop.
‘Sending Ceremony’ sees off lay missioners, one sister for worldwide ministries
The new lay missioners range in age from 23 to 69 and include individuals, couples, and a family of five. A sister is also being sent forth.
Governor honors André House duo with Volunteer Service Award
The couple knew how to make serving at André House "fun, relaxing and filled with the energy of hope.”
Diocese of Phoenix honors, offers prayers for public-safety personnel during annual Blue Mass
Donning their finest uniforms, a heavy presence of law enforcement personnel and first responders gathered at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral Nov. 30.
Algerian martyrs bear witness to dialogue, peace, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The lives of 19 religious men and women martyred during the Algerian civil war are a testament to God’s plan of love and peaceful coexistence between Christians and Muslims, Pope Francis said.
Priest professes first vows as diocesan hermit
In the tradition of the great Desert Fathers of antiquity, Fr. Eugene Florea was consecrated and professed temporary vows (first vows) as a hermit in the Diocese of Phoenix.
