Apr

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Gallup Bishop’s Resignation Accepted

April 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Benedict XVI accepted the resignation of Bishop Donald Pelotte, who has been on a medical leave of absence, from the pastoral care of the Diocese of Gallup.The Pope accepted the resignation of the 63-year-old prelate in accordance with Canon 401.2 of the Code of Canon Law. Canon 401.2 relates to the resignation of a bishop [...]

Apr

30

Vatican Clarifies Holy Days and ‘62 Missal

April 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Vatican clarified the celebration of holy days of obligation when celebrating the extraordinary form of the Roman rite according to the 1962 Missal, reported the bishops’ conference of England and Wales.The episcopal conference submitted a query to the Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei, which confirmed that in the Roman rite, whichever form of the liturgy [...]

Apr

30

Papal Envoy Named for St. Andrew Event

April 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Benedict XVI appointed Cardinal Walter Kasper as his envoy to the celebrations marking the 800th anniversary of the transfer of St. Andrew’s relics to Amalfi, Italy.The Pope’s April 4 Latin-language letter announcing the appointment was made public today. The cardinal is the president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity.
The celebrations are scheduled for [...]

Apr

30

Thought for the Day

April 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

“Son why have you treated us so? ” Mary quesions Christ.
How many times do those following the contemplative path face
the same question from different people?
Family and friends who feel rejected. On a human level separations
are always painful.
Even those in the church question.
You must understand that when Gods love realy touches a soul it is [...]

Apr

30

Pope Blesses Statue of Pharmacists’ Patron

April 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The patron saint of pharmacists has found a niche at the Vatican, complete with the blessing of Benedict XVI.
The Pope today blessed a 27-ton, 5.4-meter-tall (17.7 feet) statue of St. John Leonardi, which was placed in an outside lateral niche of St. Peter’s Basilica. The statue is the work of Italian artist Paolo Cavallo.
John Leonardi [...]

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