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Philippines to host International Eucharistic Congress in January
IMAGE: CNS photo/Jay Rommel Labra, EPA By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Just over a month into the Year of Mercy, Catholics from around the world will gather in Cebu, Philippines, for the International Eucharistic Congress, an opportunity to remind Catholics that reaching out to all with the Gospel …
Pope Francis: Let yourself be transformed by the Eucharist
By Elise Harris CNA/EWTN News VATICAN CITY — On Sunday Pope Francis said that the Eucharist is no mere symbol, but is in fact the true body and blood of Jesus Christ, which has the ability to transform our hearts and minds to be more like him. “The Eucharist is …
St. Gertrude Parish to open Eucharistic exposition chapel June 22
By Eileen Connelly, OSU The Catholic Telegraph Ever since he was ordained in 1992, Dominican Father Andre-Joseph LaCasse has dreamed of being able to offer members of the faith communities where he has served the opportunity to participate in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament continuously during the day and night, …
Mass, eucharistic procession mark anniversary of first U.S. bishop
By Mark Zimmermann Catholic News Service BOWIE, Md. — On May 18, 1789, about two dozen priests then serving in the new United States of America met at a chapel in White Marsh and had an election at which they nominated Father John Carroll to be the first Catholic bishop …
Children of Mary spread love, reverence for Eucharist
By Eileen Connelly, OSU The Catholic Telegraph God’s call for each of use is special and often surprising. One example is the story of a young woman from Massachusetts, who grew up in a family that didn’t practice a particular religion. She “met the Lord” on a Cursillo weekend and …
Archbishop notifies priests of decree on inclusion of St. Joseph in Eucharistic prayers
Staff Report Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr notified the priests of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati today (June 21) of the following decree from the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments. The decree calls for the inclusion of the name of St. Joseph, spouse of the Blessed Virgin …
Pope Francis asks bishops, the world to join in eucharistic adoration on Sunday
Staff Report On Sunday, June 2, Pope Francis will preside over an hour of eucharistic exposition in Rome at 5:00 p.m. Italian time. The pope has asked all Catholics to join him in prayer to celebrate the feast day of the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, …
The Catholic Moment: Eucharist and the Greatest Commandment
Wednesday, August 19, 2009 By Sister Carol Gaeke, O.P. The greatest commandment is the Gospel: “Love the Lord your God and your neighbor as yourself.” It is proclaimed on the feast of Pope St. Pius X who was the great promoter of early and frequent reception of the Eucharist. Prior …
The Catholic Moment: Eucharist – food, not reward
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 By Father Rob Waller The holy Eucharist is not a reward for saints; it is food for sinners. Jesus did not die on the cross for us because we deserved it, but so that we might be declared deserving. He did not allow His body to …
Pope Leo XIV marks 70th birthday at Sunday Angelus: ‘I give thanks to the Lord and to my parents’
By Victoria Cardiel Vatican City, Sep 14, 2025 / 09:55 am On Sunday, his 70th birthday, Pope Leo XIV presided at the recitation of the Angelus with pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square. From the early morning hours, the square had filled up with the faithful carrying banners, flags, and congratulatory signs …
