St. John of God News
RTÉ to Feature Glencairn Nuns on Easter Sunday
By Ann Marie Foley - Catholic Ireland on 15-Apr-14 06:26.
(Ann Marie Foley - CI) - Over the course of a year, the programme team spent time behind the scenes documenting the lives of the nuns who follow St Benedict’s 6th century way of life in silence, solitude and prayer.
Trafalgar Square to Stage Passion on Good Friday
By Sarah Mac Donald - Catholic Ireland on 14-Apr-14 06:34.
(Sarah McDonald - CI) - For the fifth year in a row, Trafalgar Square in central London will be transformed into Jerusalem of two millennia ago on Good Friday, when the 80-strong cast of the Wintershall Players perform the Passion of Christ at 12 noon and 3.15pm.
Pope: Christianity isn’t a Do-Gooder’s Guide
By Catholic San Francisco - Catholic News Service on 12-Apr-14 10:04.
(CNS) - Christianity isn’t a philosophy or guide to survival, good behavior and peace, it’s a relationship with a real person who died on the cross for our sins, Pope Francis said. Pope to young: Be honest, discover what you hold dear to your heart
By Carol Glatz - Catholic News Service on 05-Apr-14 21:12.
(Carol Glatz CNS) - Pope Francis told a group of young people to be honest with themselves and others and figure out what they hold dear: money and pride or the desire to do good
New Bible Exhibit Evangelizes Through History of Scripture
By Elsie Harris - Catholic News Agency on 28-Mar-14 07:55.
(Elise Harris - CNA) - Featuring ancient biblical artifacts from all over the world, the Verbum Domini II exhibition has officially opened at the Vatican, and is something organizers hope will inspire faith in those who come.Vatican Official Urges Greater Efforts to Help Those with Autism
By Catholic News Service on 28-Mar-14 10:13.
(CNS) - While it may be a huge challenge, the Catholic Church must find ways to offer support to families with a child who has autism, include people with autism in church activities and fight the prejudice surrounding the learning disability, a Vatican official said.
Easter Saturday Designated National Pilgrim Paths Day
By Sarah Mac Donald on 01-Jan-14 13:41.
National Pilgrim Paths Day will see a series of walking and cycling events take place along Ireland’s medieval penitential trails this Easter.
Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Order’s Hospital in Monrovia
By OH -FBF Website on 29-Mar-14 21:06.
The celebrations of the Golden Jubilee of St Joseph?s Catholic Hospital, Monrovia, ended on March 19, 2014. They had begun on March 13, 2013 with a number of local events celebrating the 50th anniversary of this hospital, which has been through so many difficulties over the years, but especially so during the war in Liberia. Pope Francis: Pray for Vocations
By Vatican Radio on 01-Apr-14 07:04.
(Vatican Radio) - Pope Franci asked the faithful to pray for vocations, so that God may send priests and nuns whose hearts are for Him only; free from the idolatry of vanity, of power and of wealth.
Restorative Justice Element Needed in Sacrament of Penance
By Susan Gately - Catholic Ireland on 29-Mar-14 22:32.
(Susan Gately - CI) - As Catholic churches all over the world stayed open last night and today to celebrate “a festival of forgiveness” through the ’24 hours for the Lord’ initiative, the President of St Patrick’s College Maynooth has said there is a real need for restorative justice in the sacrament of Confession.
400 Years - St. John of God Hospital Vienna
By OH -FBF Website on 28-Mar-14 07:57.
(1614 - 2014) Special stamp issue To celebrate the fourth Centenary of the foundation of the Viennese Hospital of the Brothers of St John of God, the Austrian Post Office issued a special commemorative postage stamp on March 8, 2014.
Dioceses Set for 24 Hours for the Lord
By Ann Marie Foley - Catholic Ireland on 26-Mar-14 07:39.
(Ann Marie Foley - CI) - Dioceses around Ireland are making preparations to host the ’24 Hours for the Lord’ initiative called for by Pope Francis. Kildare and Leighlin, Cork and Ross, and Kerry are among the dioceses that have nominated parishes to celebrate the 24 hours of exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and confessions.
"Festival of Forgiveness"
By Zenit on 05-Jul-12 21:47.
After reciting the Angelus prayer on Sunday, Pope Francis encouraged all those present to celebrate "24 hours for the Lord", a prayer initiative which will be held on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 March. The event will be a moment of penance that will begin with a celebration in St. Peter's Basilica on Friday afternoon, and various churches in the centre of Rome will stay open during the night for prayer and confession. "It will be a festival of forgiveness", he said, "that will also take place in many dioceses and parishes throughout the world".
New Confirmation Programme Aims to Transform Catholic Youth
By Kevin J. Jones - CNA on 24-Mar-14 07:53.
(Kevin J. Jones - CNA) - Youth minister and Catholic speaker Chris Stefanick says that his confirmation preparation programme “Chosen” aims to catechize and evangelize teens in a transformative way that leads them to Jesus Christ.
Down Syndrome Researcher’s Sainthood Cause a 'Witness to Life'
By Adelaide Mena - CNA on 22-Mar-14 21:41.
(Adelaide Mena- CNA) - The life of Dr. Jérôme Lejeune, a French researcher who discovered the genetic cause of Down syndrome, is an example of faith, respect for the dignity of all human life, and search for truth in science, say those who work to spread his legacyShowing 406 - 420 of 1060 Articles | Page 28 of 71 < Previous 345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546474849505152 Next >