One of the many challenges in communication is to be prepared for the intense effort required to effectively communicate in a world that often misunderstands or is reluctant to understand.
Present diversity of voices while preserving unity, pope tells communicators
Looking ahead: Advent opportunities in the diocese
Local religious communities will be hosting a variety of Advent services, programs, retreats, reflections and concerts
New Ascension yearlong podcast starts Jan. 1, will present entire catechism
“The Catechism in a Year” podcast will be available for free on all major podcast platforms as well as the Hallow app.
Seminaries don’t form ‘supermen,’ but humble servants, pope says
Pope Francis told the seminarians his prepared text was 12 pages long and “very good” so they should read it. But he also wanted to share “what I have in my heart.”
After pro-life flags stolen, students pray, install new ones
Imagine how long it would take to place 800 small Right to Life flags on a church lawn.
Sunday Scripture readings: Nov. 13, 2022
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
First reading: Mal 3:19-20a
Second reading: 2 Thes 3:7-12
Gospel: Lk 21:5-19
German bishop calls current Catholic teaching on sexuality ‘too simple’
On Nov. 14-18, Bishop Dieser and other German bishops will be at the Vatican to meet with Pope Francis and other Vatican officials for their “ad limina” visits, periodic visits to report on the status of their dioceses.
Vatican opens clinic in St. Peter’s Square for World Day of the Poor
The “field hospital” in the square opened Nov. 7 and was to offer free medical services to anyone who asked from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day through Nov. 13, the day the church marks the World Day of the Poor.