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27 May 2009
AMERICA/COSTA RICA - Church presents new proposal for sexual education as part of her mission of evangelization and integral education of individuals
San Jose (Agenzia Fides) – The Costa Rican Bishops' Conference has presented a new proposal for sexual education, aware of the fact that “for the Church, integral education of persons has always been a priority conce ...
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26 May 2009
AMERICA/PERU - Conclusion of the Great Mission in preparation for the 400th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Ayacucho; Cardinal Cipriani appointed Special Papal Envoy
Ayacucho (Agenzia Fides) – The Holy Father, Benedict XVI appointed Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani, Archbishop of Lima and Primate of Peru, as his Special Envoy to Ayacucho, with the occasion of the IV Centenary of the Arc ...
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26 May 2009
AMERICA/BRAZIL - National Pilgrimage for the Family to the Aparecida Shrine: “We ask the Blessed Virgin to extend her mantel over the families of Brazil, which are increasingly in need of her protection.”
Aparecida (Agenzia Fides) – Nearly 30,000 people participated in a Mass celebrated this past Sunday, May 24, in the Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida (Brazil), for the National Pilgrimage for the Family (see Fides 20/4/2 ...
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25 May 2009
AMERICA/GUATEMALA - Preparations begin for the Guatemalan Missionary Congress, November 13-15
Izabal (Agenzia Fides) – The Missions Commission of the Apostolic Vicariate of Izabal is working hard to prepare for the celebration of the Guatemalan Missionary Congress (COMGUA III), according to a report sent to Age ...
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25 May 2009
AMERICA/ARGENTINA - Publication of a guide for the Sacrament of Baptism in terms of the Catholic Church's relationship with other Christian Churches and ecclesial communities
Buenos Aires (Agenzia Fides) – The Bishops' Commission for Ecumenism, Relationships with Judaism, Islam, and Other Religions, of the Argentinean Bishops' Conference, presented the Pastoral Guide: “The Sacrament of Ba ...
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22 May 2009
AMERICA/MEXICO - The Mission “is not simply a strategic shift in an effort to be more efficient; above all, it implies a greater fidelity to Jesus Christ in His Church.” Message from the Archbishop of Antequera-Oaxaca
Antequera-Oaxaca (Agenzia Fides) - “Having declared the Archdiocese in a state of mission implies a profound revision and renewal of our lifestyle and our manner of transmitting the faith. It means setting off on a pat ...
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22 May 2009
AMERICA/ARGENTINA - Bishops invite priests to renew their joy in the faith, steadfast hope, and joy for the ministry received in the Year of the Priest.
Buenos Aires (Agenzia Fides) – With the motive of the Year of the Priest declared by Pope Benedict XVI, beginning this June, the Argentinean Bishops' Conference sent a letter tot he priests in which they thank them for ...
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20 May 2009
AMERICA/MEXICO - “Jubilee Year of Xochimilco” for the 475th anniversary of the founding of the convent of Saint Bernardine of Siena in Xochimilco
Mexico City (Agenzia Fides) – Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera, Archbishop of Mexico City, has declared a “Jubilee Year of Xochimilco, beginning today, May 20 until May 20, 2010, for the 475th anniversary of the cons ...
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20 May 2009
AMERICA/GUATEMALA - American priest dead and Congolese priest severely wounded in an attack, other 3 companions left unharmed
Alta Verapaz (Agenzia Fides) – According to official sources, an American Catholic priest has died and another from the Congo has been left severely injured following an attack in the Laguna Lachua National Park (Alta ...
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20 May 2009
AMERICA/ARGENTINA - National Assembly of Youth Pastoral Ministry, with the theme: “For a more just and fraternal homeland, where we all work for unity...preparing for the Bicentenary.”
Buenos Aires (Agenzia Fides) – On May 23,24, and 25, the Saint Dominic Savio House in the city of Ramos Mejia (La Matanza, province of Buenos Aires) will host the 22nd National Assembly of Youth Pastoral Ministry, with ...
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19 May 2009
AMERICA/ARGENTINA - 24th Encounter of Border Dioceses, with the theme: “Reestablishing Fraternity Amidst Insecurity and Violence”
Posadas (Agenzia Fides) – From May 18-20, the so-called “border dioceses” are celebrating their 24th Diocesan Encounter, with the theme: “Reestablishing Fraternity Amidst Insecurity and Violence,” at the Fatima ...
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19 May 2009
AMERICA/PERU - Bishops' Conference President during the ad limina visit: “we want to accompany our brethren in this time of great challenges, to give them hope and consolation and be sure guides bearing the light and strength of the Gospel”
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - “The rich spiritual inheritance received presents a great challenge today, a challenge that influences our manner of evangelizing and nurturing Christian life. This challenge, which we ha ...
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18 May 2009
AMERICA/COLOMBIA - 11th Continental Meeting of the RIIAL, to promote efficient services for the Continental Mission
Bogota (Agenzia Fides) – This June 3-5, the 11th Continental Meeting of the Information Network of the Church in Latin America (in Spanish, RIIAL) will be held in Bogota (Colombia). The event is organized by the Pontif ...
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18 May 2009
AMERICA/NICARAGUA - Bishops' Final Message at the close of the CELAM Assembly laments “the accusations in many of our countries made in the name of progress and development, which seek to establish a dictatorship of relativism”
Managua (Agenzia Fides) - “We are aware of the difficulties and resistance implied in the renewal of ecclesial structures, in order to their becoming more missionary and the formation of pastoral agents (priests, conse ...
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18 May 2009
AMERICA/ANTILLES - Bishops' Message to priests on the Year of the Priest, an opportunity to “renew their commitment to the ministry they have embraced”
Fort-de-France (Agenzia Fides) – The Bishops of the Antilles Bishops' Conference have issued a Message to all the priests of the region at the close of their Plenary Assembly in Fort-de-France on the island of Martiniq ...
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