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4 November 2009
ASIA/INDIA - Rector of St. Albert's College Interdiocesan Seminary in Archdiocese of Ranchi appointed
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – Cardinal Ivan Dias, Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, on June 1, 2009, appointed Joseph Prasad Pinto OFM Cap., as Rector of St. Albert's College Interdiocesan ...
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4 November 2009
AMERICA/BRAZIL - Redemptorists' Popular Mission in Campo Grande: 740 families involved in a great work of evangelization
Bandeirantes (Agenzia Fides) – From October 14 to November 14, the Redemptorists are holding the second part of their popular mission in the city of Bandeirantes. It is a very important stage in the Mission, as it incl ...
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4 November 2009
AMERICA/MEXICO - Witness to Christ in homes, hospitals, prisons: 600 Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist renew their commitment
Mexico City (Agenzia Fides) – In spite of the rain that was pouring down in Mexico City last Friday, October 30, nearly 600 Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist (in Spanish: MECE) renewed their commitment in taking ...
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4 November 2009
VATICAN - 6th World Congress for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Refugees: “A pastoral response to the phenomenon of migration in the era of globalization.”
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – November 9-12, the Vatican will be hosting the 6th World Congress for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Refugees on the theme: “A pastoral response to the phenomenon of migration in the ...
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4 November 2009
AFRICA/GUINEA - “The solution to Guinea's problems is to be found in Guinea, through the efforts of Guineans to promote dialogue,” writes President of Guinean Bishops' Conference
Conakry (Agenzia Fides) – A pressing invitation to dialogue among all Guinean parties was made by Archbishop Vincent Coulibaly of Conakry, President of the Guinean Bishops' Conference, in a message to the nation which ...
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4 November 2009
AFRICA/ANGOLA - Over 20,000 Angolans in Democratic Republic of Congo forced to return home and living amidst difficulties, Church's concern
Luanda (Agenzia Fides) – Over 20,000 Angolans living in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been forced to return to Angola and have been living in tents, with very little food and medical assistance. The humanitaria ...
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4 November 2009
ASIA/TAIWAN - Students and teachers from the Fu Jen Catholic University offer service to the needy of Calcutta
Tai Pei (Agenzia Fides) – Fr. David Yen, SJ, Director of the Fu Jen Catholic University Service-Learning Center says that this year a group of students and teachers from the Fu Jen Catholic University have had a servic ...
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4 November 2009
ASIA/PHILIPPINES - Asian Youth Day just around the corner; Church in Philippines
Manila (Agenzia Fides) – Everything is set in the Philippines, where they are ready to receive the over 2,000 young people from 22 countries that, as delegates from various Asian nations, will participate in the 5th As ...
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4 November 2009
AMERICA/BOLIVIA - Final Message from the 16th Meeting of National Leaders of Youth Ministry in Latin America: “Jesus continues to invite us to become his disciples, missionaries in our present circumstances.”
Cochabamba (Agenzia Fides) – At the close of the 16th Meeting of National Leaders of Youth Ministry in Latin America, which was held October 25-30 in Cochabamba, with a considerable number of representatives from the 2 ...
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3 November 2009
VATICAN - Press Release of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - In recent days, news has circulated regarding the situation of the Diocese of Baoding (Hebei), mainland China, especially regarding Coadjutor Bishop Francis An Shuxin.
These news speak of ...
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3 November 2009
AMERICA/UNITED STATES - Sr. Marguerite Bartz, always dedicated to justice and peace, found dead in her convent
Saint Berard (Agenzia Fides) – The lifeless body of 64-year-old Sister Marguerite Bartz, of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament (SBS), who work with Native Americans and African Americans, headquartered in Bensalem, P ...
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3 November 2009
AFRICA/LIBERIA - National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies confirmed
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - Cardinal Ivan Dias, Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, on September 11, 2009, confirmed the appointment of Fr. Patrick M. Kabba, as National Director of the Pont ...
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3 November 2009
AMERICA/CAMEROON - Rector of Saint Josephina Bakhita Interdiocesan Propedeutic Seminary of Ngaoundere appointed
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - Cardinal Ivan Dias, Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, on May 8, 2009, appointed Fr. Robert Kemna, of the clergy of the Diocese of Garoua, Rector of Saint Joseph ...
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3 November 2009
ASIA/CHINA - Diocese of Jing Xian receives 3 new priests in this Year for Priests
Heng Shui (Agenzia Fides) – Over 1,500 faithful of the Diocese of Jing Xian (today, Heng Shui), on mainland China, welcomed 3 new priests, in the celebration of this Year for Priests and at the close of the month for t ...
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3 November 2009
AFRICA/SOUTH AFRICA - “At the World Cup 2010, thousands of women will be taken to South Africa for prostitution,” spokesman from South African Bishops' Conference tells Fides. “We are working to assist the victims of trafficking in human persons.”
Rome (Agenzia Fides) – “We are expecting to see a sharp increase in trafficking of women forced to be prostituted for the Soccer World Championships, which will be held in South Africa in 2010,” Fr. Chris Townsend, ...
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