Syriac church leaders denounced the year-end terrorist attack that targeted Christian-owned restaurants in Qamishli, Syria.
Month: January 2016
Late Priest’s Hope to Save City Is Focus of New Book
Father Bill Cunningham was more than just long-haired, motorcycle-riding Detroit priest, he was a man on a mission to save his city. His former student, Jack Kresnak, tells the priest’s story in his new book, “Hope for the City.”
‘Christmas Time’ in Bay Ridge
St. Patrick’s Catholic Academy, Bay Ridge, prepared their family and friends to two full-length Christmas shows. The student body entertained all with a holiday musical revue, “Christmas Time Is Here!”
Priest Builds Ministry One LEGO at a Time
Bob Simon fell in love with two things at the age of five – the Catholic Church and building with LEGO bricks. Now, as a 51-year-old priest, Father Simon has discovered a way to merge both of these passions.
LI Is Home for New Syro-Malankara Eparchy
Pope Francis erected a new Syro-Malankara eparchy for the United States and Canada. The pope also named Bishop Thomas Eusebius Naickamparambil, who served as the apostolic exarch for Syro-Malankaran Catholics in the U.S., as its first bishop.
New Year’s Eve at Vatican
Pope Francis visits the Nativity scene in St. Peter’s Square after vespers New Year’s Eve in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Dec. 31.
Vatican Royalty
Pope Francis accepts offertory gifts from children dressed as the Three Kings during Mass marking the feast of Mary, Mother of God, in St. Peter’s Basilica.
Fewer People Visiting Vatican
More than 3.2 million pilgrims visited and attended papal events, liturgies or prayer services at the Vatican in 2015, the Vatican said.
March for Life Will Begin at a New Site
The annual March for Life, set for Jan. 22, will convene in a new location in the nation’s capital for the traditional midday rally.
NJ Bishops Seek Renewed Commitment to Immigrants
New Jersey’s Catholic bishops called on people of faith and “of goodwill” to “go beyond their comfort zone” and renew their commitment to caring for immigrants, refugees and the poor.