Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio was joined by about 250 priests of the diocese for the annual Chrism Mass at St. James Cathedral-Basilica, Downtown Brooklyn.
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Pope’s Good Friday Reflection Touches on World’s Injustices
ROME (CNS) – Seated atop a hillside overlooking Rome’s Colosseum, Pope Francis presided over the nighttime Way of the Cross, joining thousands of people gathered in prayer.
‘Urbi et Orbi’ – Pope Says Christianity Offers Unconditional Love
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis urged Christians to remember how they first encountered Christ and to share His love and mercy with others, especially through acts of caring and sharing.
Rome Booked for Canonization
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Weeks before the canonizations of Blesseds John XXIII and John Paul II, Rome hotels reported they were almost fully booked, and the Vatican confirmed the Mass will take place in St. Peter’s Square, despite knowing that hundreds of thousands of people will have to watch the ceremony on large video screens.
Bishop Scharfenberger Wants to Be with People
ALBANY, N.Y. (CNS) – A bishop’s daily schedule is packed with Masses and meetings, phone calls and confirmation ceremonies, answering correspondence and dealing with crises. But Catholics in the Albany Diocese may also glimpse their new bishop dishing up dinner at a soup kitchen.
Supporting Bridge to Life
Bridge to Life, the pro-life group in Flushing that works with young single mothers, was honored at the Queens County Conservative Party Dinner. Rob Astorino, Westchester County executive and candidate for governor, is shown with members of the Bridge to Life board.
Pope: Matrimony Is Part of God’s Plan
Through the sacrament of matrimony, married couples are called to be living icons of God’s love in the world, Pope Francis said; and when they fight – and all couples do – they don’t have “to call the United Nations” but find simple words and gestures to say they are sorry.
Filipino Bishops See Partial Win on Reproduction Law – President Was Willing to Be Excommunicated
The Philippine Supreme Court ruled a reproductive health law constitutional April 8 and declared it effective immediately.
Coat of Arms Describes New Bishop’s Family Lineage
In the Middle Ages, the Church adopted heraldry as a means of approving and authenticating documents as well as indicating ownership of church buildings.
Pope’s Holy Week Schedule
The following is the public Holy Week schedule for Pope Francis as released by the Vatican: