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As Richmond diocese marks 200 years, bishop calls for ‘new springtime’
CNA Staff, Jul 21, 2020 / 04:52 pm MT (CNA).- Bishop Barry Knestout of Richmond, Virginia celebrated the 200th anniversary of the diocese with a call to reflect on grace in moments of hardship. “For our bicentennial, we ask God to grace us with a new birth, a new springtime …
The Calix Society: How Catholics can grow in faith while recovering from addiction
by Perry West Denver Newsroom, Jul 21, 2020 / 03:01 am MT (CNA).- The Calix Society serves as a way for Catholics undergoing a 12 Step program to integrate their faith into their recovery, staying sober and sharing in a community where they can identify Christ as their higher power. …
Attacks on Catholic statues continue over weekend
by Christine Rousselle Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jul 20, 2020 / 03:43 pm MT (CNA).- Several Catholic churches in the United States reported vandalism and other damage to statues over the past weekend, the latest in a spate of church vandalism over recent weeks. At Our Lady of the Assumption Church …
At least 9 Catholic bishops have died from the coronavirus
by Courtney Mares Rome Newsroom, Jul 20, 2020 / 11:30 am MT (CNA).- At least nine Catholic bishops have died from the coronavirus worldwide as the pandemic continues to spread across the Americas. Bishop Henrique Soares da Costa of Palmares, Brazil, became the latest bishop to die of COVID-19 on …
After Nantes cathedral fire, volunteer detained but not called a suspect
CNA Staff, Jul 19, 2020 / 02:26 pm MT (CNA).- A 39-year-old cathedral volunteer has been detained as part of the arson investigation after a major fire at the Cathedral at Nantes on Saturday. French authorities warned against any “premature” judgment of the detained man. “We must remain careful as …
Vatican publishes instructions on parish reform and diocesan restructuring
by Courtney Mares Vatican City, Jul 20, 2020 / 04:10 am MT (CNA).- The Vatican’s Congregation for Clergy published instructions Monday on reforming parishes and restructuring dioceses to better serve their “singular mission of evangelization.” The 24-page document is called “The pastoral conversion of the parish community in the service …
Archbishop Perez to receive pallium at Philadelphia Mass
CNA Staff, Jul 18, 2020 / 03:38 pm MT (CNA).- Archbishop Nelson Perez of Philadelphia will receive a liturgical vestment known as the pallium in a local Mass this weekend, breaking from the tradition of receiving it in a papal ceremony at the Vatican due to Covid-related travel restrictions. The …
Organ destroyed in fire at Nantes Cathedral in France
by Hannah Brockhaus Rome Newsroom, Jul 18, 2020 / 04:36 am MT (CNA).- A fire at a historic cathedral in western France Saturday morning has been contained, according to the local fire chief, though not before the Gothic church’s great organ and rose window sustained severe damage. Fire Chief Laurent …
Louisiana Catholic governor calls for prayer and fasting to end coronavirus
CNA Staff, Jul 17, 2020 / 12:18 pm MT (CNA).- Louisiana’s governor will be skipping lunch next week, and is encouraging Louisianans of all faiths to do the same. The governor has called for three days of prayer and fasting for people affected by coronavirus. New Orleans’ archbishop says he …
Pope Francis appoints Chicago auxiliary bishop to Diocese of Joliet
Vatican City, Jul 17, 2020 / 06:00 am MT (CNA).- Pope Francis named Bishop Ronald A. Hicks as the next bishop of Joliet, Illinois, Friday. Hicks, 55, has served as Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Chicago since 2015 and as an auxiliary bishop of the archdiocese since 2018. He …
