A Message from Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, During the season of Lent, we prepare for our Lord’s passion, death and resurrection by practicing the spiritual disciplines of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Jesus teaches us that some things can only be accomplished through prayer and fasting (cf. Mt. 17:21). As we consider …
Priests bear heaven’s promises, cardinal says at ordination of former Anglican bishop
by Carl Bunderson London, England, Mar 12, 2022 / 16:02 pm Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster reflected on the priesthood on Saturday, preaching at the Mass of the priestly ordination of Jonathan Goodall, a former Church of England bishop. “As we come to this ordination, I suggest that there are …
Pope Francis: In the name of God, ‘stop this massacre’ in Ukraine
by Jonah McKeown Denver Newsroom, Mar 13, 2022 / 07:19 am Pope Francis on Sunday called for an end to the “harrowing war” in Ukraine, condemning in particular the “barbarism” of Russia’s reported attacks last week on civilians— including pregnant women and children— in the eastern city of Mariupol. “With …
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March 14: Saint Matilda
Matilda, Queen of Germany and wife of King Henry I was the daughter of Count Dietrich of Westphalia and Reinhild of Denmark. She was born about 895 and was raised by her grandmother, the Abbess of Eufurt convent. Matilda married Henry the Fowler, son of Duke Otto of Saxony, in the year …
Hope for the Future: Prison Ministry Supported by the CMA
ARCHDIOCESAN PRISON MINISTRY There was a time in Kathy Bendall’s life when she questioned not only her faith, but her very worth. She credits Catholic prison ministry with helping to restore both. Raised Catholic, Bendall’s faith was challenged as a child amid family issues of alcoholism and constant arguments. “I …
Ukraine’s ‘City of Mary’ has been turned into a cemetery, says Catholic leader
by CNA Staff Kyiv, Ukraine, Mar 10, 2022 / 06:30 am A Ukrainian Catholic leader said on Thursday that the besieged city of Mariupol — the “City of Mary” — has been transformed into a cemetery by Russian bombardment. In a video message issued on March 10, Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk lamented …
Our Lady of Fatima shrines asked to join in prayer for conversion of Russia
by CNA Staff Krisovychi, Ukraine, Mar 11, 2022 / 04:25 am Our Lady of Fatima shrines worldwide are being asked to unite in prayer for the conversion of Russia on Sunday. The appeal was made by Father Andrzej Draws, rector of the Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Fatima in Krisovychi, …
March 12: St. Theophanes the Chronicler
St. Theophanes was born in Samothrace, Greece around the year 759. He was orphaned while still a young child, but was left a large inheritance. At age twelve, Theophanes’ guardian coerced him to marry, however he and his wife vowed themselves to celibacy. They lived together for several years but …
Busca Al Senor
Nuestras tradiciones tienen una forma de unirnos, conectando a personas de diferentes regiones, orígenes y formas de vida detrás de una pasión común: el amor a nuestra fe compartida. Cada año, vemos un ejemplo de esto cuando los fieles católicos de nuestra arquidiócesis y de las diócesis circundantes se reúnen …
