Global Church News
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Bishop Egan: Catholics must be holy before they can win converts
Sep 26, 2017
The bishop called for his diocese to shift from 'maintenance to mission'
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Cardinal Burke: Church divisions show urgent need for clarity
Sep 26, 2017
Amid the ongoing debate surrounding “Amoris Laetitia,” dubia author Cardinal Raymond Burke said in a new interview that he’s wrongly depicted as the “enemy” of Pope Francis, but he stressed that current division in the Church demands an answer to requests for clarity.
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Sixty-two scholars and Priests issue ‘correction’ of Pope Francis
Sep 26, 2017
Sixty-two scholars and priests have issued a “filial correction” of Pope Francis, saying that his words and actions risk leading Catholics into false doctrines.
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Myanmar Bishop brings support to US Karenni Catholics
Sep 26, 2017
Bishop Stephen Tjephe of Loikaw, Myanmar, is modest about his visit to the Karenni communities in the United States. He stresses that he could not do much, except be with them, giving them support and encouraging them to live a life of faith.
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New Vicar of Jerusalem to focus on young people and education, future of peace and hope
Sep 26, 2017
Mgr Giacinto-Boulos Marcuzzo stressed the importance of education to ensure the future of new generations. The Church is a sign of "unity" in a context "marked by divisions" and a bridge in interfaith dialogue. The situation has gone from euphoria for peace to resignation over permanent conflict. He appeals to Western Christians to come as pilgrims to the Holy Land.
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Sister Palmira Biancolin at 100, 64 years in India
Sep 26, 2017
he missionary is a member of the Religious of Mary Immaculate. She left Italy in 1953 for India. Her congregation helps and protects girls in growth and education, until they find work.
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Msgr. Mathew Hu Xiande, Bishop of Ningbo, has died
Sep 26, 2017
Because of persecution, he had to delay his priestly ordination for nearly 30 years. Subjected to seven years of forced labor. He contributed to the rebirth of the diocese. He was an official bishop, recognized by the Holy See and the Chinese government
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Traditionalist institute takes charge of second church in Preston
Sep 26, 2017
Bishop Michael Campbell of Lancaster said that this was a 'fresh chapter' in the life of the church
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Indonesia's Pangkal-Pinang Diocese has new Bishop
Sep 25, 2017
More than 11,000 turn out for ordination of Bishop Adrianus Sunarko
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Bishop Michael Yeung: Hong Kong's youth face tough times
Sep 25, 2017
Hong Kong's new bishop says for the sake of society, young people need opportunities
Sunday Reflection
Jesus did not turn away from His mission
Today, Palm or Passion Sunday, is the first day of Holy Week, the high point of the Church’s year, climaxing in the Easter Triduum: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday.