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Bishop Named for Shreveport

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Benedict XVI named the rector of the Holy Trinity Seminary in Irving, Texas, as the second bishop of Shreveport. Monsignor Michael Gerard Duca of the clergy of the Diocese of Dallas succeeds Bishop William Friend, 76, whose retirement was accepted by Rome in December of 2006. Monsignor Earl Provenza has been serving as apostolic administrator […]

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Pontifical Acts

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The Holy Father appointed Msgr. Michael Gerard Duca of the clergy of the diocese of Dallas, U.S.A., rector of the Holy Trinity Seminary at Irving, as bishop of Shreveport (area 28,837, population 824,000, Catholics 40,500, priests 51, permanent deacons 22, religious 70), U.S.A. The bishop-elect was born in Dallas in 1952 and ordained a priest […]

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Papal Intention for Untiring Christian Witness

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Benedict XVI’s general prayer intention for April is for Christians, so that they never tire of announcing the news of Christ’s resurrection.
The Apostleship of Prayer announced the general intention chosen by the Pope: “That Christians, even in the difficult and complex situations of present-day society, may not tire of proclaiming with their lives that Christ’s […]

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John Paul II’s Tomb Not Being Moved

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The director of the Vatican press office denied press rumors that Pope John Paul II’s tomb will be moved during these days from the Vatican grottoes to the main floor of St. Peter’s Basilica.
According to the Sunday edition of the Italian daily La Stampa, a study in collaboration with the Vatican police was already made […]

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Church in China Welcomes Growth

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Like in other parts of the world, the Church in China has also had the joy of welcoming new members during this Easter season.
The Fides news agency reported that in just the Diocese of Hong Kong, there were 2,800 baptisms during the celebrations this year.
The community of Tie Ling in continental China received nine new […]

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Immaculata, please intercede …

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That God’s love for you may remind us of His great love for us in Jesus, and lead us to a deeper respect for human life and dignity.

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Archbishop: Priesthood a Vocation, Not a Job

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The priest is not an employee, but rather a consecrated person chosen by God to serve mankind, says the secretary for the Congregation for Clergy.
Archbishop Mauro Piacenza described the priesthood in this way in L’Osservatore Romano earlier this month.
“The priest cannot be plentifully fulfilled if the Eucharist is not truly the center and the root […]

Apr

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A Thought for the Day

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Anger is like lighting a bonfire next to a can of petrol thinking I can control the fire .
Before I know it the fire is out of control and dominates everything . Where does
the source of anger come from ? Is it from the person or situation that disturbs me so much?
The truth is it […]

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Justice an Easter Duty, Says Vatican Aide

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The obligation of a Christian to work for justice is a consequence of Christ’s resurrection, affirmed Father Federico Lombardi.
The director of the Vatican press office said this when he analyzed Benedict XVI’s Easter message during Vatican Television’s latest edition of “Octava Dies.”
Father Lombardi recalled how in that message, the Pope urged “fixing the gaze of […]

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The Face Of Radical Islam

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Geert Wilders’ film about the Quran (English)  was posted on LiveLeak Then LiveLeaks pulls “Fitna” after receiving “very serious” threats. You can see his film here.  But… [**Warning: Contains Graphic And Violent Scenes**]
Of course you can also read the Story of a Convert from Islam - Baptized by the Pope at Saint Peter’s.

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