Marking the six-month anniversary of the start of Russia’s war against Ukraine, Pope Francis renewed his appeal for prayers for an end to “the horror of war.”
Month: August 2022
‘All Things New’ Again After Hurricane’s Wrath Upon St. Mary’s of Winfield Parish
Grief turned to joy Monday, AUG. 22 when Bishop Robert Brennan joined St. Mary’s of Winfield Parish in the rededication of the lower church, which has been remade into a conference center. The celebration capped a year-long struggle to reverse the damage wrought by 10 feet of floodwater from Hurricane Ida.
Four Nuns Kidnapped en Route to Mass in Nigeria
Four Catholic nuns were kidnapped in southeast Nigeria Aug. 21 while traveling to a Mass in a nearby state.
Miami Archbishop Predicts Nicaragua Government Will Fail in Assault On Church
Miami’s archbishop celebrated Mass Monday for the freedom of a Nicaraguan bishop arbitrarily arrested last Friday, following two weeks of detention in the curia.
In Note to Nuns, Pope Says He is Doing Everything He Can For Ukraine
Pope Francis said he is doing everything he can for Ukraine, saying the world was witnessing “cruelty.”
Bishop’s Golf Classic Redo Tees Off Today to Support Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School
After taking a mulligan due to inclement weather last month, the much-anticipated 27th Bishop’s Golf Classic is set to take place Monday, August 22, and is sure to be a round to remember.
Bishop Brennan to Help Rededicate St. Mary’s of Winfield Chapel Flooded by Hurricane
Bishop Robert Brennan is set to visit St. Mary’s of Winfield, Monday evening, Aug. 22, to bless the chapel and the rest of the lower church, which now includes a conference center. Last year, Hurricane Ida deluged Woodside, Queens; 10 feet of water covered parts of St. Mary’s and flooded the lower church.
Devastating Kentucky Floods Have Left Residents ‘Tired Of Loss’
Throughout Jackson, Hazard, and other eastern Kentucky communities, there are countless stories of unbelievable loss and shock but also hope that day-by-day things will get better and that eventually, they’ll rebuild — whether in the same location or elsewhere.
The Importance and the Necessity for Discipline
Whenever I have had the oppor- tunity to talk about vocations to the priesthood, or my own personal vo- cation to the priesthood, one of the common questions that would arise is, “How long does it take to become a priest?” The answer to that ques- tion of course is varied.
God’s Love Comes Before Good Works Are Performed
Usually I start preparing my Sunday homily by looking over the three readings. All the readings are the inspired word of God and therefore are very special. I believe they have a special power to enlighten us and move us to action.