by Holy Spirit Parish | Jun 19, 2017 | Catholic News Agency, News
“In 1970, there was one priest for every 800 Catholics in the United States. Today, that number has more than doubled, with one priest for every 1,800 Catholics. Globally, the situation is worse. The number of Catholics per priest increased from 1,895 in 1980 to...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Jun 12, 2017 | News, Pope Francis
“Here is a ZENIT translation of the address Pope Francis gave today, before and after praying the midday Angelus with those gathered in St. Peter’s Square. Dear Brothers and Sisters, good morning! The biblical Readings this Sunday, feast of the Most Holy...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Jun 12, 2017 | Catholic News Agency, News
“It was supposed to be a quiet retreat weekend last April for Fr. Sam Okwuidegbe, a Nigerian Jesuit priest and director of a local spirituality center. Before he left, he chatted with his new provincial, Fr. Chuks Afiawari, who joked with Fr. Sam: “Make sure...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Jun 5, 2017 | News, Pope Francis
“Below is the Vatican-provided translation of Pope Francis’ homily for Pentecost Sunday, 4th of June 2017, during Mass this morning in St Peter’s Square. Today concludes the Easter season, the fifty days that, from Jesus’ resurrection to Pentecost, are marked in...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Jun 5, 2017 | Catholic News Agency, News, Pope Francis
“Pope Francis has been a consistent and vocal personality in condemning the arms trade and urging world leaders to do the same, and he raised his voice on the issue again in his latest prayer video. Published June 2, the video begins showing two world leaders...
by Holy Spirit Parish | May 31, 2017 | News, Pope Francis
“Pope Francis has condemned the ‘abhorrent attack’ in Kabul. During rush hour this morning, a massive explosion rocked a diplomatic area of the city, killing at least 80 and injuring 350. “Having learned with sadness of the abhorrent attack in Kabul and of the...
by Holy Spirit Parish | May 31, 2017 | Catholic News Agency, News
“Ireland’s Sisters of Charity will end their management of three Dublin hospitals, the sisters have announced, saying they will hand over control to a group that will not follow Catholic medical ethics. “Although the Sisters of Charity no longer have any...
by Holy Spirit Parish | May 25, 2017 | Catholic News Agency, News, Pope Francis
“After months of anticipation, Pope Francis and U.S. President Donald Trump finally met at the Vatican Wednesday in a friendly encounter which included an emphasis on protection of life and freedom of conscience. According to a May 24 Vatican communique, Pope...
by Holy Spirit Parish | May 25, 2017 | Catholic News Agency, News
“After what has been deemed a terrorist attack killed 22 people – mostly youth – at a theater in Manchester Monday night, local Bishop John Arnold condemned the act, saying there is no justification for such violence. “The citizens of Manchester and members of...
