Four years after a devastating fire, the date of the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris has been set for Dec. 8, 2024, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, according to Philippe Villeneuve, the architect leading the reconstruction.
Notre Dame Cathedral reopening date announced as reconstruction on famous spire wraps up
After papal visit, spirit of Iraq continues to revive, Dominican priest says
Christians and Muslims hope a project to reconstruct Mosul’s iconic places of worship, badly damaged by Islamic State militants during their 2014-2017 occupation of the city, will also help to rebuild trust between Iraq’s fractured religious communities.
In Lebanon, young adults renovate homes to help poor, build friendships
Currently there are 1,480 Caritas Youth volunteers in Caritas Lebanon trying to serve God by serving humanity.
While coping with losses, tornado victims also are hopeful about rebuilding
As of Dec. 19, at least 78 people were confirmed dead in Kentucky. Elsewhere, Illinois has confirmed six fatalities, while at least four people were killed in Tennessee, two in Arkansas and two in Missouri.
Paris archbishop welcomes Macron’s renewed pledge to rebuild Notre Dame
French President Emmanuel Macron has reiterated a pledge to restore the historic cathedral by 2024.
Melrose parish hires liturgical design consultant
Based on recommendations from the Diocesan Building Commission, St. Mary Parish in Melrose has hired a liturgical design consultant to assist the parish community in taking the next step forward in rebuilding the church.
Rising from the ashes: Melrose marks one year since church fire
With a a steering committee formed to help gather information, work with the insurance company and general contractors and report their findings, the community is moving forward one year later.
Put aside ideology and work to rebuild Aleppo, say Catholic leaders
Mideast Catholic leaders are urging people to put aside ideology and blame and work to rebuild the city of Aleppo, Syria.