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Bishop Named for Shreveport
April 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment
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 [...]
Apr
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Pontifical Acts
April 1, 2008 | 2 Comments
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 [...]
Apr
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Papal Intention for Untiring Christian Witness
April 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment
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 [...]
Apr
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John Paul II’s Tomb Not Being Moved
April 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment
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 [...]
Apr
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Church in China Welcomes Growth
April 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment
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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