America

• 1 June 2009
  AMERICA/DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - A message for Mother's Day from the Archbishop of Santo Domingo, reiterating his complete rejection of any attempts to impose a culture of abortion and other forms of death on the country Santo Domingo (Agenzia Fides) – Cardinal Nicholas de Jesus Lopez Rodriguez, Archbishop of Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic), sent out a message for Mother's Day, which was read at the Masses celebrated in the 250 pari ...
• 29 May 2009
  AMERICA/CUBA - Work continues for the Preparatory Commission for the celebration of the 400th anniversary of the discovery of “La Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre” Pinar del Rio (Agenzia Fides) – This past May 25-26, the Preparatory Commission met in El Cobre, at the feet of the Virgin Mary, to work on planning for the second year of the three-year term of preparation for the 400 ...
• 28 May 2009
  AMERICA/MEXICO - Bishops' Message for July 5th elections: “The welfare and progress of the citizens of the State of Mexico depends on the correct election of the future authorities.” Mexico City (Agenzia Fides) – The Bishops of the State of Mexico have issued a Message in regards to the elections due to take place on July 5, 2009, in which there will be elections for the City Mayors and Local Repre ...
• 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 ...
• 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 ...
• 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 ...
• 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 ...
• 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 ...
• 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 ...
• 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 ...
• 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 ...
• 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 ...
• 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 ...
• 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 ...
• 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 ...