Eastern light: Transitional deacon shares Maronite tradition at Rome seminary
ROME (CNS) — Ancient tones of Syriac chant, columns of incense, ornate oriental vestments and bearded clerics filled the chapel of the Pontifical North American College in early June, creating a rare Middle Eastern atmosphere in the heart of the U.S. Church’s flagship seminary in Rome.
‘Divine Plan’ viewing marks anniversary of pope’s 1979 Poland trip
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Senior White House officials gathered June 21 with leaders of various faith groups and nonprofit organizations as well as community leaders to commemorate the 40th anniversary of St. John Paul II’s first pilgrimage to Poland with a screening of “The Divine Plan,” a documentary to be released worldwide Nov. 9.
Profiles in Mission: Sara Mitchell
I’m part of the Office of Mission Advancement where I work with a team for the “Together Let Us Go Forth ~ Juntos Sigamos Adelante” Campaign which is a campaign for discipleship and evangelization in our diocese.
U.S. bishops join pope reacting to photos of drowned migrant father, child
WASHINGTON (CNS) — U.S. bishops joined Pope Francis in expressing sadness after seeing photos of the lifeless bodies of a migrant father and his daughter who drowned near the U.S. border with Mexico.
Tennis tournament offers serious competition, time for prayer, fraternity
International tennis tournament for priests comes to the U.S.
Diocese responds law firm’s to planned press conference on clergy sex abuse
The Diocese of Phoenix released a statement upon hearing of a scheduled press conference being held in Downtown Phoenix today where a law firm known for litigating clergy sexual abuse cases around the country will announce the names, histories and photographs of 109 clerics accused of child sexual abuse in the diocese.
Christian community a place of welcome, solidarity, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — To be part of a Christian community is to belong to a group of believers who shun selfishness and give witness to God’s love by loving and caring for one another, Pope Francis said.
Come July 1, Knights of Columbus get a new look after 79 years
TORONTO (CNS) — A long-standing tradition will end this summer as the Knights of Columbus discard the ceremonial capes and plumed chapeaus of its Fourth Degree members.
NAU Newman Center promotes discipleship, evangelization on campus
This summer, rising sophomore Noah Olono is participating in Crossroads, a pro-life walk across the country.
God’s graces reflected in modern splendor, simple centuries-old chapel
MISSION VIEJO, Calif. — As we bed down for the night, we look back on a day filled with contrasting images that spoke to our sense of worship.
