Jun

27

Cause to Open for Kansas Military Priest

June 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The canonization cause for a military chaplain who was captured when he stayed behind with wounded soldiers is set to open Sunday.
Father Emil Kapaun was taken prisoner in 1950 during the Korean War. He spent seven months ministering in prison. After a blood clot in his leg immobilized him, he was moved to a hospital [...]

Jun

11

Cardinal Highlights “ABC’s of Peace”

June 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment

To avoid war, leaders must first consult the “ABC’s of peace” that are written on the hearts and minds of all people, says the president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace.
Cardinal Raffaele Martino said this Tuesday during a course for military chaplains, held in Itaici.
The meeting was organized by Archbishop Osvino José Both [...]

Jun

2

Pontifical Audiences

June 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Holy Father today received in separate audiences:
 - Archbishop Nikola Eterovic, secretary general of the Synod of Bishops.
 - Three prelates from the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei, on their “ad limina” visit:
    - Archbishop Murphy Nicholas Xavier Pakiam of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
    - Archbishop Nicholas Chia Yeck Joo of Singapore.
    - Bishop [...]

May

29

Prayer Intentions

May 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment

O God, bless us during this season od Spiritual Renewal. Fill our minds and hearts with love, that we may be a sign of Jesus to all those who living in our midst. Please pray daily the following intercessions: 

· That the intentions of our Holy Father, especially world peace, be united with the prayers of [...]

May

23

Prayers Needed

May 23, 2008 | 1 Comment

We ask that you please join us in prayer for Father Timothy Vakoc, Army Chaplain, seriously wounded in an i.e.d. (improvised explosive device) explosion south of Baghdad on Saturday 29 May. Father Tim is a priest of the Archdiocese of St. Paul – Minneapolis.
Fr. Tim still remains very much in need of prayer. Click here to check [...]