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Thursday Update: Pope’s clinical condition stable, he continues his medical therapy
The Holy Father’s clinical condition remains stable compared to the past few days. No episodes of crisis or fever have been reported. The prognosis remains reserved. Given the stability of his condition, the next medical bulletin will be issued on Saturday. By Vatican News 3/6/2025 The Holy See Press Office …
Obituary: Brother James R. Vorndran
The Province of the United States recommends to our fraternal prayers our dear brother James R. VORNDRAN of the St. Leonard Community in Centerville, Ohio, USA, who died in the service of the Blessed Virgin Mary on February 22, 2025, in Centerville, at the age of 84 with 65 years …
Wednesday Update: Pope calls parish in Gaza as his condition remains stable on Ash Wednesday
As his clinical condition remained stable with no new respiratory episodes, Pope Francis called the Catholic parish in Gaza and carried out several work activities, according to the Holy See Press Office on Wednesday evening. By Vatican News 3/5/2025 2:00 p.m. The Holy See Press Office released the following statement …
Abstinence from Meat
Why do Catholics abstain from meat on Fridays during Lent? What is the history behind the practice? The Church’s penitential traditions date back to the first Christians. Jesus provided a model for fasting and abstinence during His 40 days in the desert and taught that fasting would be part of …
Pope Francis Prayer Intentions for March 2025
For families in crisis Let us pray that broken families might discover the cure for their wounds through forgiveness, rediscovering each other’s gifts, even in their differences.
7 Practical Ways to Observe Lent as a Family
by Rebecca Sontag There is no Easter without Lent. Prayer, penance and fasting can be tough for anyone. And meditating on the Last Four Things (death, judgment, heaven and hell) is a heavy task at any age. While it is tempting to ignore the tough spiritual preparation that results in …
Tuesday Update: Pope Francis’ medical condition stable, no new medical crises
Pope Francis has not manifested any episodes of respiratory insufficiency or bronchospasm. He is alert, without fever, and has cooperated with the treatments. Today, he was switched to high-flow oxygen therapy, and tonight, non-invasive mechanical ventilation will be resumed until tomorrow morning as planned. The prognosis remains guarded. Vatican News …
Monday Update: Pope suffers two episodes of acute respiratory insufficiency
By Vatican News 3/3/25 1:15 p.m. On Monday evening, the Holy See Press Office released the following update on Pope Francis’ health: “Today, the Holy Father suffered two episodes of acute respiratory insufficiency, caused by a significant accumulation of endobronchial mucus and consequent bronchospasm. Two bronchoscopies were therefore performed, with …
Busca al Senor
Durante estos últimos quince años he tenido el gran privilegio de servir como el arzobispo de Cincinnati. Con la aceptación de mi renuncia y el nombramiento del próximo arzobispo, se presenta la oportunidad de reflexionar sobre estos años de ministerio sacerdotal. Este es un momento agridulce para mí. Por una …
Job Opening: Our Lady of Lourdes Principal
Our Lady of Lourdes (OLL) School has a history of quality Catholic education, and our Parish is seeking the next great leader to continue that tradition. The position starts July 1, 2025, for the 2025-2026 school year. The Principal of Our Lady of Lourdes School maintains an exciting educational environment …
