By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis appealed for the release of all people being held captive in the world’s battle zones, including Salesian Father Thomas Uzhunnalil, who was abducted in Yemen. “I renew my appeal for the … Continue reading
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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
“Our Nation’s enduring commitment to prevent child abuse and neglect demands that individuals and communities partner together to provide safe and nurturing environments for all of America’s daughters and sons. We must all join in the work of uplifting and … Continue reading
53rd World Day of Prayer for Vocations: April 17
World Day of Prayer for Vocations will be observed on Sunday, April 17 (the third Paschal Sunday (of the Paralytic) in the Byzantine Catholic Church and Good Shepherd Sunday in the Latin churches). The purpose of this day is to … Continue reading
Choir to Present Paschal Program at the Cathedral
Celebrate final paschal Sunday, May 1; meet newest priests serving the Archeparchy MUNHALL — Metropolitan Archbishop William C. Skurla and Cathedral Rector Very Rev. Archpriest Dennis M. Bogda invite the faithful to celebrate the final Sunday of Pascha – May … Continue reading
Sunday, April 10, 2016 (Vol. 61 no. 5)
Cardinal: Document on family develops doctrine, doesn't change it
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis’ document on the family reflects an “organic development” of church teaching and doctrine, said Vienna Cardinal Christoph Schonborn, theologian and participant in both synods that dealt with the … Continue reading
Observers say apostolic exhortation can help church model mercy to families
IMAGE: CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn By Dennis Sadowski WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation on love and the family invites the church to see the daily struggles of families as an opportunity to encounter people the way Jesus encountered people … Continue reading
A little bit country: Pope looks at the nitty-gritty of family life
IMAGE: CNS photo/Sid Hastings By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis’ hymn to love and family life is more like a country song than a Disney tune. In “Amoris Laetitia” (“The Joy of Love”), Pope Francis’ postsynodal apostolic … Continue reading
Share truth of family with mercy, help those struggling, pope says
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The same mercy and patience that are essential for building a strong family must be shown to those whose families are in trouble or have broken up, Pope Francis said … Continue reading
Brother of kidnapped Salesian stays home in prayer, awaits 'good news'
IMAGE: CNS photo/Anto Akkara By Anto Akkara RAMAPURAM, India (CNS) — The Indian government might have dispelled rumors of the Good Friday crucifixion of kidnapped Salesian Father Thomas Uzhunnalil, but Mathew Uzhunnalil still worries. “I am waiting for clear good … Continue reading
