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John Bosco’s Mother Is Decreed “Venerable”
November 16, 2006 | Leave a Comment
Margaret Occhiena, Co-founder of Salesian Family
VATICAN CITY, NOV. 16, 2006 – The prefect of the Congregation for Saints’ Causes read a decree recognizing the heroic virtues of Margaret Occhiena, mother of St. John Bosco, as well as her reputation for holiness.
Cardinal José Saraiva Martins read the decree Wednesday in the chapel of the Salesian community [...]
Nov
16
Pope, Curia Aides Reaffirm Value of Priestly Celibacy
November 16, 2006 | Leave a Comment
“This morning, November 16, in the Apostolic Palace, the Holy Father presided over one of the periodic meetings with heads of dicasteries of the Roman Curia to engage in a joint reflection. Participants in the meeting received detailed information on petitions for dispensation from the obligation of celibacy presented in recent years and on the [...]



