by Holy Spirit Parish | Jun 13, 2016 | Pope Francis, News
“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 | Pope Francis, News, 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...
by Holy Spirit Parish | May 31, 2016 | Vatican News, News
“When Pope emeritus Benedict XVI resigned as pontiff three years ago, he added a new dimension to the papacy, said his personal secretary Archbishop Georg Ganswein. Archbishop Ganswein remains prefect of the Pontifical Household. He works closely with both...
by Holy Spirit Parish | May 24, 2016 | Holy Spirit Parish News
Eight school aged children were fully initiated into the Catholic Church at the 5 pm Mass on May 14th. They were baptized, confirmed and received the Eucharist for the first time at that Mass. Two younger children were baptized only and will celebrate the other...
by Holy Spirit Parish | May 24, 2016 | News
“Hundreds of athletes took to the fields in Rome over the weekend for the launch of this year’s “Special Olympics European Football Week,” an unique event which saw people both with – and without – intellectual disabilities competing side by side. “This is...
by Holy Spirit Parish | May 24, 2016 | News
“As the U.S. lifted its decades-long arms embargo with Vietnam during President Barack Obama’s visit there, human rights advocates argued that the country had not sufficiently improved its human rights record to warrant the deal. The advocacy group Human Rights...
by Holy Spirit Parish | May 17, 2016 | News, Pope Francis
“Although sin separates us from God, Pope Francis stressed on the feast of Pentecost that we haven’t been left as orphans, but that thanks to Jesus Christ and the gift of the Holy Spirit, we can reconcile with the Lord and continue to live as his children. “The...
by Holy Spirit Parish | May 9, 2016 | News
“What do a grilled cheese sandwich and the tilma of Our Lady of Guadalupe have in common? Both bore what appeared to be images of Mary. One was determined to be authentically miraculous, the other was not. Not to spoil any secrets, but it’s not Our Lady of the...
