By Dennis Sadowski ORLANDO, Fla. (CNS) — For some it was about keeping young people in the church. Others wanted to hear about diocesan ministries in another locale and perhaps bring an idea home. A few more were glad they … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: July 2017
Pope's pediatric hospital is fixing past problems, says cardinal overseer
IMAGE: CNS photo/Max Rossi, Reuters By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While there had been problems and complaints in the past, the Vatican-owned Bambino Gesu Children’s Hospital was working resolve them, said Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of … Continue reading
Convocation delegates sent home to imitate Jesus in reaching the margins
IMAGE: CNS photo/Bob Roller By Dennis Sadowski ORLANDO, Fla. (CNS) — Jesus took a few loaves and fishes and turned them into a feast for thousands, offering the church an example of faith in action, Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of … Continue reading
It's an exciting time to be an evangelist, convocation delegates told
IMAGE: CNS photo/Bob Roller By Carol Zimmermann ORLANDO, Fla. (CNS) — Delegates at the “Convocation of Catholic Leaders. The Joy of the Gospel in America” have their work cut out for them but they are equipped to do it, said … Continue reading
Use gift of freedom well, Archbishop Lori tells convocation delegates
IMAGE: CNS photo/Bob Roller By Carol Zimmermann ORLANDO, Fla. (CNS) — In the July 3 closing Mass for the Fortnight for Freedom, Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori called on Catholics to thank God for the gift of freedom and to … Continue reading
Tuesday, July 2017 (Vol.62 No.8)
Pilgrimage 2017: People? Participation?
“Every person who journeys to become a pilgrim brings a blessing to be shared” I love our Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help at our monastery in Uniontown, Pa. I appreciate the ways in which Jesus … Continue reading
A Kaleidoscope of Gifted Women
Office of Religious Education Sponsors “Women’s Spirituality Day 2017″ The 2017 annual Women’s Spirituality Day on May 6 was definitely a kaleidoscope of gifted women. A trio of inspirational and motivational presenters inspired the participants and challenged all to think … Continue reading
Greeting from your Summertime Vacation Church
In June, for most school is out and for many the time for vacations begins.
When we travel, the search for a Divine Liturgy should be included in our travel
plans. I rarely get the chance just to appear at a church without people knowing
who I am. But once in a while there is a weekend when I have to look up the
closest Catholic Church and attend there.
I have experienced a range of receptions. There is a moment of suspense when
you walk into a church where no one knows your name or who you are. Some
churches’ greeting is that you do not belong here. Other churches do not even
realize that you are a stranger and pay no attention to you. And others have
greeters who invite you into the celebration and to the refreshments after the
Divine Liturgy.
How do you greet strangers when they pop up in your church? Do you or someone else wait
and watch for new visitors as the father waited for the return Continue reading
Assembly 2018
Concern for our future Metropolitan Archbishop William Skurla has directed the Commission for Renewal and Revitalization to organize an Assembly for churches in the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh to be held May 29 to 30, 2018 at St. John Byzantine Catholic … Continue reading
