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Ecclesial Movements Called Church's 'New Wine'

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Already in 1985, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger referred to movements as a "new generation in the Church." ROME (Zenit) - Young ecclesial ... continue reading


Pope Tells Priests throughout the World to 'Be the Voice of the Good Shepherd'

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'The priesthood is not chosen by anyone for himself. It is not a way of obtaining security in life or a social position. The priesthood is ... continue reading



Pope: St. Joseph, Model for Priests, all Christians

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To be a father means above all to be at the service of life and growth. Saint Joseph gave proof of great devotion. YAOUNDE (Catholic ... continue reading


They Do Not Speak for Me: These Catholic Sisters say 'No' to Health Care Bill

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'The Bishops´ position is the authentic teaching of the Catholic Church.' WASHINGTON, DC (Catholic Online) – As the banter back and forth ... continue reading


Casting Their Nets: A Bishop, Priests and Seminarians Mix Basketball and Ministry

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When these players take the court for the Lord, it's a full court press.'Buckets with the Bishop' and 'DC Hood' Examples of Evangelization ... continue reading


Called to Freedom: Dominican Nuns Image the Church on Oprah Winfrey

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The sisters were everything beautiful and truthful that the Church has to offer: they were Christ to Oprah and to a world in need of its ... continue reading


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Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, to Appear on Oprah Winfrey Show

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These women of God are clear about who they are, because they are clear about who the Lord is. ANN ARBOR, MI (Catholic Online) - Their ... continue reading


Pope Encourages Priests to use the Internet, All New Technologies to Communicate the Faith

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All priests have as their primary duty the proclamation of Jesus Christ, the incarnate Word of God, and the communication of his saving ... continue reading


Man to Man: A Real priest Speaks to Real Men about Marriage, Sexuality and Family Life

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A challenging, provocative, wise, and thoughtful piece of instruction for all men on the subject of supreme importance – their faith. ... continue reading


Spanish cloistered nuns see surge in vocations

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'It is an unexpected boom in vocations when the Jesuits have just 20 novices in all of Spain, the Franciscans, five, and the Vincentians, ... continue reading


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Bishop Strickland's Pastoral Letter to Priests

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December 21, 2023 - Saint Peter Canisius, Priest and Doctor of the Church My Dear Brother Priests,I pray that the last few remaining days ... continue reading


Spanish Theologians Honored with 2023 Ratzinger Prize for Outstanding Contributions

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Two distinguished Spanish theologians, Father Pablo Blanco-Sarto and Francesc Torralba Rosello, have been awarded the prestigious 2023 ... continue reading


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Religious Women to Hold First Advocacy Forum

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The inaugural UISG Advocacy Forum is set to make history on October 23-24, 2023, in Rome. Under the theme "Religious Women: Leadership and ... continue reading


Pope Francis Warns Priests of the Dangers of Spiritual Worldliness and Clericalism

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In a recent letter addressed to the priests of Rome, Pope Francis issued a solemn warning about the perils of spiritual worldliness, ... continue reading


Looking for a few great teachers - Bishop Gorman High School

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Bishop Gorman High School in the Diocese of Tyler, Texas is looking for a few great faculty to join their team.  As of 3/14/22, the ... continue reading


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