The bishop of Matamoros, across the border from Brownsville, Texas, has expressed alarm after two church explosions within four days.
Month: March 2018
Any Claims of Heresy in ‘Amoris’ Are Unfounded
Pope Francis’ exhortation on the family should prompt discussion and even debate, but accusing him and others of heresy is completely out of place, said German Cardinal Walter Kasper.
Christopher J. Kauffman
Christopher J. Kauffman, 81, church historian was the author of numerous books and scholarly articles, died Jan. 30 at Oakcrest Village Care Center in Parkville, Md.
Sister Bernadette Wynne, R.S.M.
Sister Bernadette Wynne, R.S.M., 83, a Sister of Mercy of the Americas Mid-Atlantic Community for 66 years, died Feb. 21 at the Sisters of Mercy Convent in Whitestone.
Sister Mary Gloria Garcia, C.S.J.
Sister Mary Gloria Garcia, C.S.J., a Sister of St. Joseph, Brentwood, L.I., for 65 years, died Feb. 2 at the Maria Regina Residence in Brentwood.
Technology and Faith Tell Story of Christ’s Tomb
The National Geographic Museum exhibit, “Tomb of Christ: the Church of the Holy Sepulchre Experience,” serves as an immersive tour of the ancient church built on the site where Christ is believed to have been crucified and buried.
Sister M. Francine Connolly, I.H.M.
Sister M. Francine Connolly, I.H.M., a member of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary for 77 years, died Feb. 25 at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton, Pa. She was 94.
Sister Mary Sullivan, O.P.
Sister Mary Sullivan, O.P., a Sister of St. Dominic, Amityville, L.I., for 69 years, died Feb. 24 after a long illness. She was 87.
Canonization Date for Paul VI
Blessed Paul VI will be declared a saint in late October at the end of the Synod of Bishops on youth and discernment, said Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state.
Pope to Visit Switzerland
Pope Francis will visit Geneva in June, the Vatican confirmed.