America

• 7 February 2008
  AMERICA/COLOMBIA - Message at the Closing of Bishops’ Assembly: “The Church joins in the cry of the Colombian people and the international community to demand the freeing of all hostages” Bogota (Agenzia Fides) - At the close of their Plenary Assembly held last week (see Fides 24/1/2008, 29/1/2008), the Colombian Bishops issued a statement manifesting their position and commitment in regards to the recent ...
• 7 February 2008
  AMERICA/ECUADOR - Munera Campaign 2008 announced with the theme, “Human Dignity: A Commitment for Everyone!” Quito (Agenzia Fides) - Yesterday, the Ecuadorian Bishops’ Conference (CEE) announced the beginning of the Lenten Aid Campaign: MUNERA 2008 that will have as its theme this year: “Human Dignity: A Commitment for Ever ...
• 6 February 2008
  AMERICA/BRAZIL - Launching of Brotherhood Campaign in defence of human life Brazil (Agenzia Fides) - The Brazilian Bishops Conference has begun their 45th Brotherhood Campaign today, February 6th, Ash Wednesday. This year, the Campaign’s theme is, “Brotherhood and the defence of life” and ...
• 6 February 2008
  AMERICA/COLOMBIA - “Sharing with Joy”: Lenten Campaign to bring aid to victims of natural disasters Bogotá (Agenzia Fides) - As Lent begins, so too does the Campaign for Communication of Goods that each year is sponsored by the National Secretariate for Social Pastoral Work (SNPS/Caritas Colombia) with the goal of hel ...
• 5 February 2008
  AMERICA/COSTA RICA - The Church in Costa Rica prepares to study working paper and choose delegation to send to Third America Mission Congress CAM3 San José (Agenzia Fides) - The Catholic Church in Costa Rica continues to follow a plan drafted by the Pontifical Mission Societies and the National Mission Council in preparation for the Third America Mission Congress ...
• 5 February 2008
  AMERICA/CHILE - “We are still outside”: Lenten Campaign in aid of boys and girls living in conditions of poverty and social risk Santiago (Agenzia Fides) - Ash Wednesday 6 February will mark the beginning of the annual Lenten campaign promoted by the Bishops of Chile in aid of children in need. This year's slogan is “We are still outside”. The ...
• 4 February 2008
  AMERICA/COLOMBIA - Mobilisation to protest against hostage taking and to call for release of all hostages; the Church calls on Catholic to participate especially with prayers Bogota (Agenzia Fides) - In Bogota, Colombia, at midday today 4 February thousands are expected to take part in a massive demonstration to protest against the practice of kidnapping and to call for the release of all ho ...
• 4 February 2008
  AMERICA/BRAZIL - 1st International Pro Life Conference for common effective action to counter proposed laws harmful to the family and human life Aparecida (Agenzia Fides) - From 6 - 10 February the archdiocese of Aparecida, Brazil, will host the country's 1st International Pro-Life Conference with the goal of intensifying the Catholic activity to counter proposed ...
• 4 February 2008
  AMERICA/MEXICO - Bishops of southern California launch an appeal in view of growing violence and insecurity: “with our prayers and our activity we can help find a solution” Tijuana (Agenzia Fides) - “As Bishops of the Catholic Church we are deeply concerned to see an atmosphere of growing violence and insecurity which appears to be ever more acute all over the country, especially in the c ...
• 1 February 2008
  AMERICA/MEXICO - Peasants mobilise against Free Trade Agreement; Bishops say clauses of exception must be revised and renegotiated Mexico City (Agenzia Fides) - With the slogan “Sin País no hay maíz” (No country, no maize) tens of thousands of peasants took part yesterday in a demonstration to protest against NAFTA Free Trade Agreement between ...
• 31 January 2008
  AMERICA/CANADA - Ark of the New Covenant pilgrimage through the dioceses of Canada final lap before arriving in Quebec for the International Eucharistic Congress Quebec (Agenzia Fides) - From 23 March to 25 May the Ark of the New Covenant will undertake its last pilgrimage before arriving in Quebec for the International Eucharistic Congress to be held 15 to 22 June 2008. From Mid ...
• 30 January 2008
  AMERICA/BOLIVIA - Bishops of eastern Bolivia discuss urgent challenges to evangelisation and formation for priests Santa Cruz (Agenzia Fides) - The Bishops of eastern Bolivia, in charge of the Vicariates of Pando, Beni, Reyes, Camiri, Ñuflo di Chávez, the diocese of San Ignacio and the archdiocese of Santa Cruz, are meeting in Sant ...
• 29 January 2008
  AMERICA/COLOMBIA - Bishops' plenary focuses on the “role of women in the Church and in society”. Archbishop Castro Quiroga: “may women be once again energetic defenders of life, marriage and motherhood” Bogota (Agenzia Fides) - “The world expects Christian women, made bold by the power of the Holy Spirit, to be courageous apostles and missionary disciples of Jesus Christ; firm defenders of life, marriage and motherhoo ...
• 29 January 2008
  AMERICA/COLOMBIA - Bishops call the national government and armed groups to be reconciled and to resolve social and armed conflict; national demonstration 4 February Bogota (Agenzia Fides) - The Catholic Bishops of Colombia gathered in a plenary assembly have urged Colombians to take part in a peaceful national demonstration on 4 February at midday to protest against the practice of ...
• 25 January 2008
  AMERICA/EL SALVADOR - Bishops' Assembly examines the Great Mission, law on childhood and unchecked exploitation of minerals San Salvador (Agenzia Fides) - During a recent Assembly the Bishops of El Salvador discussed various aspects of the ecclesial and social situation in the country. In a Message issued at the end of the meeting they list t ...