As the National Eucharistic Congress comes to an end, there is a growing chorus of Church leaders calling for us to take up a eucharistic missionary life.
Author: Christine
Letters to the Editor Week of July 27, 2024
Calling Out The New York Times, Attempted Assassination of Former President Donald Trump, A Father’s Responsibility As Well, Capital Punishment Debate
Obituaries, Week of July 27, 2024
Father Gerald Joseph Fitzsimmons
Finding the Paths to God In All Catholics
I have spent all my nine years of priesthood ministering in gentrified neighborhoods. Williamsburg, Greenpoint, and now Park Slope have been the focus of my parish ministry since my ordination in 2015.
As Olympic Truce is Launched, ‘Olympic’ Bishop Says He Wants to Help Athletes Meet Christ
As Paris stands in the starting blocks for the 2024 Olympic Games that kick off July 26, the Olympic truce was launched in the iconic La Madeleine church in the heart of the French capital July 19.
Eucharistic Pilgrimage Planned for 2025, Next Congress Before 2033
A Eucharistic pilgrimage from Indianapolis to Los Angeles is being planned for spring 2025, Bishop Andrew H. Cozzens of Crookston, Minnesota, announced July 21 at the end of the 10th National Eucharistic Congress’ closing Mass.
National Congress Delves Into the Eucharist as ‘The Greatest Love Story Ever Told’
Hundreds of priests, around 100 bishops and several cardinals concelebrated the morning Mass in Lucas Oil Stadium July 18 — a liturgy that kicked off the first full day of National Eucharistic Congress that had officially opened the evening prior with a revival centered around a beautiful Holy Hour.
Vatican Offers Indulgence for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
Any Catholic who participates in the celebration July 28 of the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly can receive a plenary indulgence, the Vatican announced.
GOP Delegates OK Platform That Changes Abortion, Immigration Positions at Trump’s Direction
Delegates at the Republican National Convention approved a new party platform July 15 that largely reflects their nominee Donald Trump’s political positions, many in his own words.
National Congress Invites Deacons to Become a ‘Eucharistic Bridge’ for the Church
As an anticipated 50,000 Catholics descend upon Indianapolis July 17-21 for the 10th National Eucharistic Congress, among them will be a multitude of permanent deacons — men whom Pope Francis has called “the guardians of service.”