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March 2019

March 15

Canadian bishops' evangelization summit returns to sell out crowd

March 15, 2019

OTTAWA – After a 15-year hiatus, an evangelization conference organized by Canada’s bishops will return in April and is already sold out.

The year Our Lady froze the St. Lawrence

March 15, 2019

Anyone who has experienced the cold of a Quebec winter, where the wind whipping up the St. Lawrence Valley will chill the bones of even the hardiest of souls and it is a given that the mighty St. Lawrence will freeze over, can be forgiven for thinking a mild winter in this part of Canada is a myth.

St. Patrick: The man and the legend

March 15, 2019

St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated March 17, the day he died in 461. In honour of one of the more celebrated saints, here are a few items that form part of the fact and legend of the patron saint of Ireland.

March 16

God's Word on Sunday: Path to Heaven built with discipleship

March 16, 2019

Second Sunday of Lent, March 17 (Year C) Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18; Psalm 27; Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 9:28b-36

March 18

President of U.S. bishops 'resting comfortably' after mild stroke

March 18, 2019

HOUSTON – Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, president of the U.S .Conference of Catholic Bishops, was taken to the hospital late March 15 after experiencing symptoms of what tests March 16 confirmed was a mild stroke, according to an archdiocesan statement.

Vatican-China agreement motivated by mission, Cardinal Parolin says

March 18, 2019

VATICAN – The Vatican's tentative agreement with the government of mainland China obviously has a diplomatic component, but it was motivated by a desire to spread the Gospel and ensure the appropriate freedom of the Catholic Church, the Vatican secretary of state wrote.

Pope Francis encourages South Sudan peace process, hopes to visit

March 18, 2019

VATICAN – As the process to implement a peace accord in South Sudan continues, Pope Francis met March 16 with South Sudanese President Salva Kiir and expressed the hope that, finally, he would be able to visit the country.

Pope leads pilgrims in prayer for victims of Christchurch mosque attack

March 18, 2019

VATICAN – Pope Francis called on Christians to unite in prayer for the victims of two mosque attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand, that left 50 people dead and dozens wounded in one of the worst mass shootings in the country's history.

French cardinal, convicted of abuse cover-up, meets Pope

March 18, 2019

VATICAN – As he announced he would do after he was convicted of covering up sexual abuse committed by a priest, French Cardinal Philippe Barbarin of Lyon met Pope Francis March 18 to hand in his resignation.

Corruption is a devastating cancer harming society, Pope Francis says

March 18, 2019

VATICAN – The constant temptation and cancer of corruption is one of the most devastating illnesses to befall society, Pope Francis said.

Imitate God by being merciful to others, Pope said

March 18, 2019

VATICAN – The season of Lent is a time for Christians to reflect on and practice the mercy of God toward others and not waste away sitting in judgment of others, Pope Francis said.

Mother-daughter bond continues to blossom and grow

March 18, 2019

Natalie and Isabella Bruno are two ladies that any woman would be lucky to have in their corner. This mother-daughter duo are best friends who have grown in faith together, and on March 22 they hope to help other mothers and daughters do the same.

'Our only hope is in God': New Zealanders gather to pray after mosque shooting

March 18, 2019

Tears flowed during a Mass for peace at St. Mary's Pro-Cathedral in Christchurch, New Zealand, March 16, one day after terrorist attacked two mosques, leaving at least 50 people dead and dozens more injured.

New Zealand attack hits close to home for Canadian bishops

March 18, 2019

OTTAWA —The horrific murder of 50 Muslims at prayer at two New Zealand mosques March 15 hit close to home because of a similar attack in 2017 on Muslims at prayer at a Quebec City mosque.

March 19

Memento mori: ‘Remember your death’

March 19, 2019

ST. LOUIS – We have one life. What are we doing with it? Are we remembering our death?

Nigerian bishops urge government to stop 'culture of death' after resurgence of killings

March 19, 2019

LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria's Catholic bishops denounced a resurgence in killings and destruction of property in parts of the country and urged government action to stop the carnage.

Study: Cohabiting couples have more doubts about their relationship than married couples

March 19, 2019

WASHINGTON – A new study found that in 11 countries across the globe, cohabiting couples have more doubts about their relationship lasting and give less importance to their relationship than married couples do.

Cardinal Parolin celebrates 150th anniversary of children's hospital

March 19, 2019

VATICAN – The Vatican-owned Bambino Gesu Children's Hospital in Rome is a sign of the Catholic Church's commitment to caring for and protecting the dignity of the sick, said Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state.

German Catholics 'passing through a deep valley', says prominent lay leader

March 19, 2019

The German Catholic Church is "in deep distress," said Thomas Sternberg, president of the Central Committee of German Catholics, the coordinating body of official German Catholic lay organizations.

Pope recognizes martyrdom of Romanian bishops, Italian missionary

March 19, 2019

VATICAN – Pope Francis recognized the martyrdom of an Italian missionary killed in Myanmar and seven Romanian Catholic bishops – one of whom was secretly named a cardinal by St. Paul VI – persecuted during the communist era.