Posted on November 16, 2009 by Sisters of the Holy Family
At their semiannual meeting on October 29, the Bishops of California issued a statement of appreciation for Women Religious in California.
Recounting their contribution to the Catholic Church in California, the Bishops said: “For nearly 200 years they have been faithful disciples and co-workers in bringing the message of the Gospel to the western regions of [...]
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Posted on May 14, 2009 by Sisters of the Holy Family
Have a look at this beautiful photoessay called ‘Radical Love’ featuring the Dominican Nuns of Summit, New Jersey.
The original version by Toni Greaves can be found here and the Time Magazine version can be found here.
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Posted on May 3, 2009 by Sisters of the Holy Family
MESSAGE OF THE HOLY FATHER
FOR THE 46TH WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
3RD MAY 2009, FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Theme: Faith in the divine initiative – the human response
Dear Brothers in the Episcopate and in the Priesthood,
Brothers and Sisters,
On the occasion of the next World Day of prayer for vocations to the priesthood and to the consecrated [...]
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Posted on April 15, 2009 by Sisters of the Holy Family
The MESSAGE of the HOLY FATHER
for the 46th WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
3rd MAY 2009, FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Theme: Faith in the divine initiative – the human response
Dear Brothers in the Episcopate and in the Priesthood,
Brothers and Sisters,
On the occasion of the next World Day of prayer for vocations to the priesthood and to the [...]
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Posted on April 9, 2009 by Sisters of the Holy Family
The Easter Triduum – three days by Jewish reckoning, sunset Thursday to sunset Sunday – is the liturgical celebration of the central mystery of our Christian faith.
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Posted on February 6, 2009 by Sisters of the Holy Family
I believe that all educators must be aware of this situation and use all possible compassionate understanding.
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