The scholarship was created with a generous founding gift of $75,000. The donors chose to honor the life and legacy of service of Father Vincent Robert Capodanno, the Maryknoll Missionary tragically killed in action while faithfully serving as a Navy chaplain during the Vietnam War.
Cause for canonization opened for young Polish lay missionary killed in Bolivia
Who was Helena Kmiec? Servant of God Helena Agnieszka Kmiec was born on Feb. 9, 1991, in Krakow. She was the second daughter of Jan Kmiec and Agnieszka Bejska. Her mother died just a few weeks after she was born. Her father later married Barbara Zając, and Kmiec was raised “in a home full of... Continue Reading →
Sunday Mass Readings
Sunday, April 28 Fifth Sunday of Easter Roman Ordinary calendar St. Louis de Montfort, St. Gianna Beretta Molla (1922-1962) Acts of the Apostles 9,26-31. When he (Saul) arrived in Jerusalem he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple. Then Barnabas took charge of him and brought him... Continue Reading →
Church Joyfully Welcomes U.S. Navy Chaplain Candidate as Newly Ordained Transitional Deacon
The Reverend Mr. Jacob Christian Gwynn, LTJG, USNR, a candidate for the Catholic priesthood and United States Military chaplaincy, was ordained a transitional deacon on Saturday, April 13, for the Diocese of Venice, FL.
Understanding Our Shepherd
“I am the Good Shepherd.” This simple, yet most powerful statement, reveals the uniqueness of Jesus’ shepherding. Compelled by the realism imposed by life itself, we do not want to dwell on the fact that in countries where there are real shepherds, they raise sheep for profit. The most benevolent aspect of such profit is... Continue Reading →
Two Prospective Catholic U.S. Military Chaplains Ordained Transitional Deacons
The Reverend Mr. Raymond E. Goins and the Rev. Mr. Michael C. Sampson were among 12 men ordained transitional deacons in the Diocese of Arlington on Saturday, April 6, before an overflow congregation at Saint Theresa Catholic Church in Ashburn, VA.
UPDATE: New allegations against Father Rupnik filed in Rome
The story just keeps getting worse: Five new complaints of alleged abuse committed by Father Marko Rupnik have been presented to the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith in Rome, where an investigation into the case is being carried out after Pope Francis decided to lift the statute of limitations. The new cases mark…... Continue Reading →
More than 700 baptized on Easter in Nigeria despite rise in attacks on Christians
“This tells us that in little ways, God is at work. Even in places that are remote, even in places that you think are having a Christian minority, God is at work,” the bishop said. “And we thank God for the harvest that we have. Harvest in terms of the increasing number of members that…More... Continue Reading →
Pope at Regina Coeli: Have faith in the Risen Christ
Pope Francis emphasises the transformative power of encountering the risen Jesus, urging believers to embrace faith, prayer, and love and spread Easter joy.Pope at Regina Coeli: Have faith in the Risen Christ
Feast of the Annunciation: Why is it not celebrated on March 25 this year?
Normally, the Church celebrates the feast of the Annunciation of the Lord every March 25. It commemorates the archangel Gabriel’s announcement to the Virgin Mary of her divine maternity. Why has the feast been postponed to April 8 this year?Feast of the Annunciation: Why is it not celebrated on March 25 this year?