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...
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...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Sep 7, 2016 | Pope Francis, News
“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...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Jul 20, 2016 | Pope Francis, News
“Pope Francis does not ordinarily celebrate the Sacrament of Matrimony. But on July 9, he made an exception for a young Italian deaf couple, who were married in the chapel at his residence, Casa Santa Marta. Teodoro Pisciottani and Paulina Szczepanska received...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Jul 20, 2016 | Pope Francis, News
“Even though World Youth Day doesn’t start until next week, thousands of pilgrims from throughout the world are already descending on Krakow ahead of the official event. In a July 19 video message Pope Francis sent his greetings to the youth of Poland and...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Jul 6, 2016 | Pope Francis, News
“On Monday, it was announced that Pope Francis will make a private pilgrimage to Assisi early next month to celebrate the eighth centenary of the dedication of the Portiuncula chapel, the site where the Franciscan order began. On Aug. 4, the Pope will visit the...
