Bishops sign letter warning that Germany’s ‘Synodal Path’ could lead to schism
Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Apr 12, 2022 / 06:00 am More than 70 bishops from around the world have released a “fraternal open letter” to Germany’s bishops warning that sweeping changes to Church teaching advocated by the ongoing process known as the “Synodal Path” may lead to schism. The letter expresses …
Bishop ‘horrified’ by Brooklyn shooting, asks prayers for injured and first responders
by CNA Staff New York City, N.Y., Apr 12, 2022 / 11:20 am Bishop Robert Brennan of Brooklyn urged prayer for those injured in a shooting at a subway station in the New York City borough on Tuesday, and for the first responders and transit workers. “On this Tuesday of …
Woman who endured neglect and abuse declared venerable by Pope Francis
by Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Apr 12, 2022 / 08:55 am Pope Francis has advanced the beatification cause of an Italian laywoman who was neglected by her parents, abused by her husband, and suffered prolonged health problems. Maria Aristea Ceccarelli was born in northeastern Italy in 1883 to an illiterate and …
April 13: St. Martin I
Catholics celebrate the memory of Pope St. Martin I on April 13. The saint suffered exile and humiliation for his defense of orthodoxy in a dispute over the relationship between Christ’s human and divine natures. Martin was born in the Italian city of Tuscany, during either the late sixth or …
Obituary: Deacon John R. Collins
Deacon John R. Collins, a Deacon of the Archdiocese, died on Saturday, April 9, 2022, following an short illness. He was 79 years old. Deacon John was ordained April 28, 2007 by Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk. He was assigned to St. Joseph and St. Raphael parishes in Springfield upon ordination. …
Lent Calendar 2022
For a comprehensive list of Easter Triduum Masses and events, click here April 15 Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion Praying of the Steps Holy Cross Immaculata Mt Adams Midnight.-11:59 p.m. Blessing of the Steps Holy Cross Immaculata Mt Adams Midnight Stations of the Cross Corpus Christi Dayton Noon Way …
April 11: Saint Stanislaus
On April 11, the Catholic Church honors the memory of the 11th-century bishop and martyr St. Stanislaus of Krakow, who died for the faith at the hands of King Boleslaus II. Canonized in 1253, St. Stanislaus is a beloved patron of the Polish nation and people. In his own country …
Palm Sunday 2022: Full text of Pope Francis’ homily
by Pope Francis Vatican City, Apr 10, 2022 / 03:30 am Here is the full text of Pope Francis’ homily for Palm Sunday 2022, which was celebrated with the public in St. Peter’s Square on April 10, 2022. On Calvary, two ways of thinking collided. In the Gospel, the words …
