In a document published by the Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life May 18, the Vatican issued a set of pastoral guidelines for local WYD celebrations.
World Youth Day guidelines emphasize importance of diocesan celebrations
U.S. bishop echoes cardinal’s call for prayers for the people of China
The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace invited Catholics in the United States to offer prayers for the people of China and the well-being of the Catholic Church in that country May 23-30.
Saint of the Week: Madeleine Sophie Barat
Fortunate to receive an extensive education at a time when Catholic education had almost ceased throughout France, Madeleine became a champion of education for all as the founder of the Society of the Sacred Heart.
Faith-based groups welcome wider dialogue on climate with government
The Global Catholic Climate Movement is among faith-based organizations nationwide that have welcomed dialogue with the Biden administration on environmental concerns.
Sunday Scripture reading: May 23, 2021
Pentecost Sunday (at the vigil Mass)
First reading: Ez 37:1-14
Second reading: Rom 8:22-27
Gospel: Jn 7:37-39
Byrnes: Faith of Guam’s Catholics has remained resilient through pandemic
To safeguard against COVID-19, the Archdiocese of Agaña organized the islandwide visit of Our Lady’s statue in place of the traditional Mass and procession which normally draw thousands to the Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral-Basilica in Hagåtña each year.
Revised canon law on crimes, penalties almost ready for publication
The revised section of the Code of Canon Law dealing with crimes and penalties, including those related to clerical sexual abuse, should be ready for publication before the end of summer.
Pope appeals for peace in Holy Land, says death of children ‘unacceptable’
The pope launched an appeal for calm and asked leaders of both sides “to put a stop to the roar of weapons and to follow the paths of peace, even with the help of the international community.”