Global Church News
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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
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British nun granted Taiwanese citizenship for education efforts
Sep 25, 2017
For 40 plus years Sister Ellen Mary Elizabeth Mylod dedicated her life to teaching English to Taiwan's young
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Churches show force in biggest rally under Duterte
Sep 25, 2017
While professing different religious beliefs, thousands of members of various churches raised their fists and echoed a cry against tyranny during the
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For Priest in Ashgabat, the Asian Games are an opportunity for prayer and meeting between peoples
Sep 25, 2017
Athletes have been provided with prayer space, for Christian, Buddhist, Hindu, and other religions. Turkmenistan "chose the path of positive neutrality.”
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My cousin the martyr: Meet Blessed Stanley Rother's large family
Sep 24, 2017
Fr. Stanley was born in 1935, and grew up with his parents and four siblings in the rural farming town of Okarche, Okla.



Sunday Reflection
Jesus calls us to be courageous and embrace risks
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Andrew Kooi
