by Holy Spirit Parish | Jun 13, 2016 | News
“Following Saturday night’s shooting at a nightclub in Orlando that killed 50 people, Catholic leaders from around the U.S. are offering prayers for the victims and their families. “Waking up to the unspeakable violence in Orlando reminds us of how...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Jun 13, 2016 | News, Pope Francis
“In a world where information is brought instantly to our fingertips, society is becoming increasingly anesthetized to the suffering brought about by poverty, Pope Francis told the United Nations’ World Food Programme on Monday. “We are bombarded by so...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Jun 7, 2016 | News
“Days before Canada’s assisted suicide bill was originally supposed to take effect, lawmakers’ stark disagreements on religious freedom protections and the inclusion of minors could stall the legislation. The bill, which the nation’s bishops describe as “an...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Jun 6, 2016 | News, Pope Francis, Vatican News
“St. Stanislaus of Jesus and Mary and St. Maria Elizabeth Hesselblad are key examples of how to unite oneself to Jesus’ Passion and death, as well as the power of his resurrection, Pope Francis said Sunday, after canonizing the two. “In the Passion of Christ, we...
by Holy Spirit Parish | May 31, 2016 | News, Pope Francis
“On Sunday, Pope Francis praised Hollywood actors George Clooney, Salma Hayek, and Richard Gere at a conference promoting a Vatican education initiative that helps poor communities. Speaking in the Paul VI’s Synod Hall, the Pope reminded the celebrities of...
