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Ukrainian TV to broadcast Christmas Service from Vatican

naz — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 14:12:25 +0000

On occasion of Christmas, the First National Channel of the Ukrainian TV and the "5th Channel" in cooperation with the Catholic Media Center will broadcast live the following services led by Pope Benedict XVI from the Vatican.

Pilgrimage of the Kyivan Archeparchy to Vyshhorod to be Held in September

naz — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:20:45 +0000

On September 11 - 12, 2010, a pilgrimage of the Kyivan Archeparchy of the UGCC to the city Vyshhorod will take place. The pilgrimage will offer different Christian communities to meet in one of the oldest centers of Kyivan Christianity.

Feast of St. Maximilian Kolbe, martyr of Auschwitz, to be celebrated August 14

naz — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 18:12:17 +0000

CNA STAFF, Aug 8, 2010 / 04:51 am (CNA).- Saint Maximilian Kolbe, the Polish Franciscan priest, missionary and martyr, will soon be celebrated throughout the Church on his feast day, August 14.

Lviv hosts International Redemptorist Youth Congress

naz — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 19:49:54 +0000

In August Lviv will host the International Redemptorist Youth Congress. The organizer is the Lviv Province of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer. A weekly celebration starts on August 9 and more than 500 young people from countries all across the globe are expected. The first international volunteers already arrived in Lviv to prepare the meeting together with Ukrainians.

Vatican preparing new document on effects of abortion on women

naz — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 19:44:56 +0000

Vatican City, Jul 31, 2010 / 11:33 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The new president of the Pontifical Academy for Life, Archbishop Ignacio Carrasco de Paula, announced that his dicastery is preparing a document on the effects of abortion on women, often called post-abortion syndrome. The document will focus on the study of the "habit of abortion" and is expected to be published next year.

Roman and Byzantine Catholics to celebrate feast of the Transfiguration

naz — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 19:42:23 +0000

CNA STAFF, Aug 1, 2010 / 05:11 am (CNA).- Both Roman and Eastern rite Catholics will soon celebrate the Church's feast of the Transfiguration on its traditional date for both calendars, August 6.

Universal Church to honor feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola

naz — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 11:52:34 +0000

CNA STAFF, Jul 25, 2010 / 05:18 am (CNA).- On July 31, the Universal Church will mark the feast day of St. Ignatius of Loyola. The Spanish saint is known for founding the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits, as well as for creating the "Spiritual Exercises" often used today for retreats and individual discernment.

Faithful prepare to celebrate feast of Mary Magdalene

naz — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:37:42 +0000

CNA STAFF, Jul 18, 2010 / 04:51 am (CNA).- On Thursday, the Church will celebrate the feast of St. Mary Magdelene, one of the most prominent women mentioned in the New Testament.

Catholics prepare for feast of great Franciscan saint

naz — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 20:04:23 +0000

CNA STAFF, Jul 11, 2010 / 05:21 am (CNA).- This coming Thursday marks the feast day of St. Bonaventure, who is called "The Seraphic Doctor" of the Church. St. Bonaventure is known for his leadership of the Franciscans and his great intellectual contributions to theology and philosophy.

Universal Church to honor life and witness of St. Thomas More

naz — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 20:57:24 +0000

CNA STAFF, Jun 20, 2010 / 05:08 am (CNA).- This Tuesday marks the feast day of St. Thomas More - husband, father, lawyer, politician and the first layman to serve as Lord Chancellor of England. St. Thomas is best known for being a devout and faithful Catholic whose staunch defense of the rights of conscience and unshakeable fidelity to the Church's teachings - most notably the indissolubility of marriage and the supremacy of the pope - cost him his life.

Vatican announces dates for beatifications of eight Europeans, one Lebanese

naz — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:42:11 +0000

Vatican City, Jun 8, 2010 / 11:44 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The Holy See has announced the official dates for the upcoming beatifications of nine candidates for sainthood. Three Spaniards, two Italians, a Slovenian, a Romanian, an Austrian and a Lebanese Maronite will be beatified in the next three months. With one exception, each of the ceremonies will take place in the home countries of the future blesseds.

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS FOR CLOSURE OF YEAR FOR PRIESTS

naz — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:40:02 +0000

VATICAN CITY, 8 JUN 2010 (VIS) - A world meeting of clergy will take place in Rome from 9 to 11 June to mark the end of the Year for Priests, called by Benedict XVI to mark the 150th anniversary of the death of St. John Mary Vianney, the holy "Cure of Ars".

Vatican to Study Bringing Catholics Back to Politics

naz — Wed, 19 May 2010 17:20:01 +0000

VATICAN CITY, MAY 18, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The Pontifical Council for the Laity will begin its 24th plenary assembly Thursday, dedicating the three-day meeting to consider "Witnesses to Christ in the Political Community."

Church to celebrate feast of St. Rita, 'expert in suffering'

naz — Mon, 17 May 2010 12:53:38 +0000

CNA STAFF, May 16, 2010 / 05:06 am (CNA).- On Saturday, May 22, the Church will celebrate the feast day of St. Rita of Cascia, who the late John Paul II called "a disciple of the Crucified One" and an "expert in suffering."

Church to celebrate feast of 'Totus Tuus' saint

naz — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 16:03:18 +0000

CNA STAFF, Apr 25, 2010 / 05:11 am (CNA).- On April 28, the universal Church will celebrate the feast day of Louis-Marie de Monfort, a 17th century saint who is revered for his intense devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

St. John Vianney's Relics to Tour Ireland

naz — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 12:15:08 +0000

MAYNOOTH, Ireland, APRIL 16, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The bishops of Ireland are bringing the relics of St. John Vianney to Ireland before the Year for Priests draws to a close.

Middle East synod document to be published during papal visit to Cyprus

naz — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 12:36:50 +0000

Vatican City, Apr 10, 2010 / 12:33 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The Holy See has released the details of Pope Benedict XVI's Apostolic Journey to Cyprus for June. During Benedict XVI's official visit to the Mediterranean island, he will present the working document for the upcoming Special Synod for the Middle East.

Church to celebrate feast of newly canonized St. Damien

naz — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 12:33:08 +0000

Honolulu, Hawaii, Apr 11, 2010 / 05:14 am (CNA).- This Thursday is the feast day of St. Damien de Veuster, better known as St. Damien of Molokai. This year, the feast takes on new significance as it is marks the first celebration of the former blessed's feast since his October 11, 2009 canonization. Damien de Veuster was born in Belgium to a poor farming family. Answering God's call, he joined the Fathers of the Sacred Heart, and spent the rest of his life as a missionary in Hawaii.

Exposition Of Holy Shroud To Begin Tomorrow In Turin

naz — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 17:10:23 +0000

VATICAN CITY, 9 APR 2010 (VIS) - Tomorrow 10 April, the exposition of the Holy Shroud of Turin will open in the cathedral of that Italian city. One of the highlights of the exposition, which is due to end on 23 May, will be the visit of Benedict XVI, who will celebrate Mass in the city's Piazza San Carlo on 2 May.

Good Friday at the Vatican

naz — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 16:11:20 +0000

(02 Apr 10 - RV) Good Friday commemorates Our Lord's Passion and Crucifixion. The liturgy of the Passion is celebrated in St Peter's Basilica in the early afternoon in the presence of Pope Benedict XVI, the Roman Curia and pilgrims who have come in their thousands to Rome for Holy Week.