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The Catholic Spirit (St. Paul, MN) - May 8, 2014 at 2:47 pm The Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis was filled to capacity May 3 for the ordination of eight men to the transitional diaconate.
Bring light to the world, Cardinal Parolin exhorts pilgrims at Rosary shrine
Catholic Culture - World News - May 8, 2014 at 2:41 pm Cardinal Pietro Parolin celebrated Mass at the shrine of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Holy Rosary in Pompeii, Italy, in May 8, referring to the shrine as "a place where charity...
The Lumen Christi Simple Gradual
New Liturgical Movement - May 8, 2014 at 2:39 pm The latest book from the upcoming Lumen Christi Series has just been released! As many readers probably know, Adam Bartlett is the composer of Simple English Propers, one of the...
Conference focuses on exorcism in 21st century
Catholic Culture - World News - May 8, 2014 at 2:33 pm Catholic prelates from 33 countries are participating in an annual seminar on exorcism being held in Italy this week, with events in Rome and Bologna.
Father Cesare Truqui, a...
Don't be obstacles to evangelization, Pope tells clerics
Catholic Culture - World News - May 8, 2014 at 2:27 pm Church officials must be careful not to become obstacles to the process of evangelization, Pope Francis said in his homily on May 8.
Reflecting on the conversation between St....
Thousands of Pro-Lifers Flood the Streets in Canada’s March for Life
LifeNews.com - May 8, 2014 at 2:26 pm So many pro-life people jammed the streets in Ottawa today for the Canadian March for Life that one member of Parliament was surprised at how many people could fit in one space....
‘Today is a day of action’: Morning masses and prayer services spiritually prepare pro-life faithful
LifeSiteNews - May 8, 2014 at 2:22 pm by Peter Baklinski OTTAWA, May 8, 2014 (LifeSiteNews.com) - “Today is a day of action for us,” said Pembroke Bishop Michael Mulhall, who celebrated Mass at St. Theresa of the...
Black Mass scheduled on Harvard campus; Boston archdiocese protests
Catholic Culture - World News - May 8, 2014 at 2:12 pm A student group affiliated with Harvard University has announced plans to hold a "black mass." The Archdiocese of Boston has issued a statement expressing "deep sadness and strong...
Made in God’s image . . . even ogres
The Catholic Spirit (St. Paul, MN) - May 8, 2014 at 2:12 pm Everyone is made in God’s image and likeness — even giant green ogres. That’s the message behind the rollicking rendition of “Shrek! The Musical” being performed this weekend at...
“Joy Prom” Makes Sure Teens With Disabilities Don’t Miss Out
LifeNews.com - May 8, 2014 at 2:08 pm In this day and age, teenagers face enough problems with bullying in schools and from their peers. For disabled people with physical or mental handicaps, the teasing can be worse...
Women of faith gather for fellowship
The Catholic Spirit (St. Paul, MN) - May 8, 2014 at 2:03 pm More than 200 women gathered at St. John the Baptist in New Brighton for the 82nd annual convention of the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women April 30 and May 1
A Muddy Situation
CatholicMom.com - May 8, 2014 at 2:00 pm I was walking a river path in the northern third of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. My rubber half-boots made sucking sounds when, avoiding puddles, I walked on the soggy chartreuse...
Vatican congregation approves miracle attributed to Paul VI
Catholic News Agency - General - May 8, 2014 at 1:54 pm Vatican City, May 8, 2014 / 12:54 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The beatification cause of Pope Paul VI has advanced with the Congregation for the Causes of Saints giving unanimous...
Irish Hierarchy’s Statement on the Conclusion of the 1956 Maynooth Plenary Council
Lux Occulta - May 8, 2014 at 1:51 pm
The Irish hierarchy issued the following statement at the conclusion of the Maynooth Plenary Council on 15th August, 1956:
By the authority of Our Holy Father the Pope and under...
Did Planned Parenthood Doc Lie to Cover Up Death of Woman She Killed in Abortion?
LifeNews.com - May 8, 2014 at 1:43 pm Planned Parenthood abortionist Mandy Gittler was responsible for the death of 24-year old Tonya Reaves in Chicago on July 20, 2012.
And with the recent release of her 165-page...
Harvard 'black mass' event met with shock, outcry
Catholic News Agency - General - May 8, 2014 at 1:31 pm Cambridge, Mass., May 8, 2014 / 12:31 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- A Harvard student group’s plans to re-enact a satanic black mass on campus has prompted outrage from Catholics who say...
23,000 join National March for Life in Canadian capital
LifeSiteNews - May 8, 2014 at 1:29 pm by Patrick B. Craine Update 3:25pm: Jim Hughes, national president of Campaign Life Coalition, told LifeSiteNews he counted 23,000 participants. As he does every year, Hughes...
Prayer Requests
Catholic and Enjoying It! - May 8, 2014 at 1:26 pm A reader writes:
Beth’s Uncle Jimmy has been fighting mesothelioma for a few years now. He underwent an experimental surgery and treatment at the University of Pennsylvania...
