Yesterday, July 25, pilgrims from all over the world arrived in Krakow, Poland for World Youth Day which opens today and concludes with a Mass celebrated by Pope Francis on Sunday, July 31. More than 30,000 pilgrims along with 85 bishops from the U.S. are there.
Category: Pope Francis
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The Jubilee of Mercy Highlights the Goodness and Tenderness of God
On December 8, Pope Francis will open the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome and the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy will begin. In Face of Mercy, the Holy Father’s Bull of Indiction for the Jubilee, Pope Francis writes that this is a “special time for the Church, a time when the witness of believers might grow stronger and more effective.” It is a special time where we are…
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Re-Visiting: Advantages and Disadvantages for Using Social Media
On February 28, 2011, I posted an article in which I described the Advantages and Disadvantages to Catholic Groups Using Social Media Websites. I was curious when I discovered that the article has been viewed nearly 600 times since then. So I re-read it and thought it might be good to write a follow-up.
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Be Engaged and Engaging with the 2015 Synod on the Family
There is no denying it. We are living in very different times when it comes to communications. This is a great time to be in ministry and have access to the various digital platforms for bringing a Catholic perspective into the homes and lives of the people we serve–those who come to church as well as those who do not.
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Pope Francis in Three Words
The Pastoral Visit of Pope Francis to the United States on September 22-27 was nothing short of amazing. He gave U.S. Catholics a new pride in the Church and inspired all to greater love of neighbor especially the poor and marginalized. In each of his many speeches and homilies, the Holy Father challenged Catholics and all people of good will to find new ways to come together for the Common…
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Welcoming Pope Francis to the United States
Today is the day we have all been waiting for! At 4:00 PM Eastern, Pope Francis will land at Andrews Air Force Base to begin his five-day, three-city visit to the United States. His visit will be filled with amazing highlights: speaking to a joint session of Congress, addressing the U.N., canonizing Junipero Sera, visiting with and celebrating the concluding Mass for the World Meeting of Families. He will be…