Amid communist rule, a Catholic university opens in Vietnam

by Holy Spirit Parish | Sep 21, 2016 | News

“After 40 years, the first Catholic Church-operated university opened in Vietnam since the advent of communism in the country. “The institute aims to enhance theological knowledge and competence among all priests, religious and laypeople,” Bishop...

Pope Francis: No sinner is ever beyond the love of God

by Holy Spirit Parish | Sep 14, 2016 | Pope Francis

“On Sunday Pope Francis said that God shows us, through parables, the merciful love of the Father, who rejoices over every sinful person who returns to him. “The message of the Gospel today gives us great hope and we can summarize it thus: there is no sin into...

The brutal, powerful 9/11 stories of Catholic priests

by Holy Spirit Parish | Sep 14, 2016 | News

“On the clear, sunny morning of Sept. 11, 2001, Fr. Kevin Madigan heard an explosion overhead. He grabbed oils for anointing and ran out the door of St. Peter’s parish in New York city and wandered towards the center of the commotion – the World Trade...

Why Catholics are leaving the faith by age 10 – and what parents can do about it

by Holy Spirit Parish | Sep 7, 2016 | News

“Young Catholics are leaving the faith at an early age – sometimes before the age of 10 – and their reasons are deeper than being “bored at Mass,” the author of a new report claims. “Those that are leaving for no religion – and a pretty big component of them...

Mother Teresa has officially been declared a saint!

by Holy Spirit Parish | Sep 7, 2016 | News, Pope Francis

“Pope Francis on Sunday officially declared Mother Teresa of Calcutta a saint of the Catholic Church in front of thousands of pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square – a move the entire world has been waiting for. “For the honor of the Blessed Trinity, the...