St. John of God News
Confession Drive for Lent in England and Wales
By Ann Marie Foley - Catholic Ireland on 27-Feb-14 07:11.
(Ann Marie Foley - CI) - The number of people going to confession in England and Wales has risen but many penitents no longer know how to prepare for the sacrament or what to say, according to Bishop Kieran Conry.
Where Will They Come From?
By Irish Missionary Union Website on 26-Feb-14 07:41.
(IMU) - The question of who will be the future Irish missionaries came up at a meeting of a National Vocations group at the IMU Centre on Feb 15.
Korean Province Elects New Provincial
By OH-FBF Website on 24-Feb-14 07:59.
The Korean Province held it's Provincial Chapter last week and elected Br. Michael Lee Provincial for the next four years. The Province encompasses South Korea, Japan and China. The Chapter also elected Br. Benedict Won Provincial Delegate for Japan.
Pope: Our own dependence should spur empathy for weak
By Catholic News Agency - Picture credit Elise Harris/CNA. on 10-Feb-14 07:41.
At a Vatican workshop addressing aging and disability, Pope Francis reminded participants that every human being is always dependent on others: a reality that should encourage empathy and inclusion.
Six Convents and Monasteries in a Day: Nun Run or Greet-a-Priest!
By UK National Vocation Office Website on 15-Oct-13 08:35.
(UK Vocatiion Office) - On 1st February a group of young people wanting to find out more about consecrated life and priesthood met up to visit convents and monasteries/a seminary.
Pope Francis: the lives of the elderly and disabled are precious
By Catholic World News - Catholic Culture.org on 20-Oct-13 09:26.
(CWN) - As the members of the Pontifical Academy of Life gathered for a workshop on aging and disability, Pope Francis lamented that the elderly and disabled can be victims of a “throw away culture.”
Fraternal Visit to Nampula
By OH -FBF Website on 31-Jan-14 07:56.
The General Councillor responsible for the Africa Region, Bro. Pascal Ahodegnon, visited the Order’s Centre at Nampula in Mozambique on 25 January-6 February 2014,accompanied by Brother Leone Mbengue, the Provincial Councillor of the African Province of St Augustine. It was a fraternal visit, and included a number of meetings organised by the Religious Community to foster cooperation between the Order and the local government and the health care/welfare authorities of Nampula
High Profile Speakers at Kildare & Leighlin Novenas
By Ann Marie Foley - Catholic Ireland on 19-Feb-14 09:21.
(Ann Marie Foley - CI) - Two novenas in the midlands will feature a host of high profile speakers ranging from the rap singer, ‘Wally’ O’Loughlin, to Cuan Mhuire founder, Sr Consilio, and former RTE newsreader, Anne Doyle.
Newly Formed Vocations Mission Team
By Vocations Ireland Website on 17-Feb-14 23:28.
A 'Parish Vocations Weekend' was realised in the Spiritan Parish of the Holy Spirit in Greenhills, Dublin on the Feast of the Presentation & Day of Consecrated Life. The Dublin Branch recently formed a Vocations Mission Team in order to get on the road and to promote and raise awareness of religious vocations
Building Trust is First Step on Road to Discipleship
By Susan Gately - Catholic Ireland on 17-Feb-14 07:31.
(Susan gGately - CI) - Renowned author warns parishes of cultural pressure which stops people sharing faith. The first step towards forming intentional disciples is to re-establish trust with people who are “gone” from the church, author Sherry Weddell has said.
'Son of God' Movie Brings Gospels to Life, Catholic Leaders Say
By Catholic News Agency on 16-Feb-14 08:13.
(CNA) - A new movie about Jesus Christ – to be released by the makers of the popular History Channel television miniseries “The Bible” – has drawn praise from several Catholic bishops and leaders. “It is the biggest, greatest story ever told,” said Roma Downey, a co-producer
Ending Street Homelessness in Europe
By on 14-Feb-14 08:43.
In January, the European Parliament adopted a resolution requesting the Commission to draw up a ?European strategy? to protect the rights of the homeless. Over the years, the economic crisis has given rise to an increasing number of people living in a state of poverty and social exclusion with no home of their own, and without any adequate social protection.
Street Evangelisation Group Finds Success in Personal Encounters
By Kevin J. Jones - Catholic News Agency - Photo courtesy of St. Paul Street Evangelization. on 13-Feb-14 07:52.
(Kevin Jones - CNA) - A leader with a Michigan-based street evangelisation group says that anyone can evangelise simply by fearlessly sharing the truth about Jesus with those they encounter. “We believe that street evangelisation is the easiest method of evangelisation,” Adam Janke, program director with the St. Paul Street Evangelisation
Korean Martyrs a Step Closer to Canonisation
By Ann Marie Foley - Catholic Ireland on 12-Feb-14 07:46.
(Ann Marie Foley - CI) - Over 124 Koreans who lived between 1791 and 1888 recognised as martyrs for their refusal to renounce their faith. 103 Korean Martyr SaintsMore than 100 lay people persecuted for their faith in Korea are among those advancing towards canonisation.
World Day of Prayer for the Sick
By News VA on 15-Dec-13 07:50.
(News.VA) - The theme for this world day is faith and charity: " We too must give our lives for the brethren" and in his message to mark this occasion, the Holy Father turns his attention especially to the sick and all those who provide them with care and treatment. The Pope begins his five point message by saying “the Church sees in you, dear sick people, the special presence of the suffering Christ and he goes on to say that God gives us the courage to face each adversity with him and united to HimShowing 436 - 450 of 1060 Articles | Page 30 of 71 < Previous 56789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839404142434445464748495051525354 Next >