A Vision for the Future of Appalachia

Friday, December 21, 2018

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Father John Rausch explains the "People's Pastoral" of the Catholic Committee of Appalachia, the subject of a new S+L movie: Magisterium of the People.

New documentary profiles struggle to care for the poor and creation in Appalachia

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Sebastian Gomes

“What is it like to be you in this place?” That simple yet profound question can be asked of anyone: a coal miner, a CEO, a drug addict, an environmentalist, a tree, a flower, a mountain...

The Vibrant Parish: a place to encounter Christ

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

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Below is the full text of a pastoral letter written by Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk to all Ukranian Greek Catholic faithful. The topic of the letter is The Vibrant Parish – A place to encounter the living Christ. On this occasion I wish to emphasize that all the members of our Church have a personal responsibility […]

The Year of Faith: A letter from Cardinal Bergoglio

Thursday, March 21, 2013

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Pastoral Letter for the Year of Faith Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Buenos Aires October 2012 Dear Brothers and Sisters: Among the most striking experiences of the last decades is finding doors closed. Little by little increasing insecurity has made us bolt doors, employ means of vigilance, install security cameras and mistrust strangers who call at […]

CCCB Pastoral Letter & Message from Archbishop Smith

Monday, May 14, 2012

Andrew Santos

Earlier today, the Permanent Council for the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops released a pastoral letter on freedom of conscience and religion. Issued by the CCCB’s Permanent Council, the letter expresses concern about an “aggressive relativism” in Canada that seeks to relegate religion to the private sphere. More than that, the Permanent Council explains why […]

Pastoral Letter for World Youth Day 2012

Saturday, March 31, 2012

Andrew Santos

For many of us, it feels as if we were celebrating World Youth Day in Madrid just yesterday. Another World Youth Day is already upon us, although not on the same scale. Every two to three years, World Youth Day is celebrated with a week-long international gathering in a different host city. That particular city […]

Pastoral Letter of the Holy Father to Catholics of Ireland

Saturday, March 20, 2010

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[Signed at the Vatican on the feast of St. Joseph, March 19th, Pope Benedict’s letter to the Catholics of Ireland was released today, Saturday March 20th in Rome. What follows is the official text of the document. Visit the Vatican website for more resources.] PASTORAL LETTER OF THE HOLY FATHER POPE BENEDICT XVI TO THE […]

Summary of the Pope’s Pastoral Letter to the Catholics of Ireland

Saturday, March 20, 2010

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The Pope has written a Pastoral Letter to all the Catholics of Ireland, expressing his dismay at the sexual abuse of young people by Church representatives and the way this was addressed by local bishops and religious superiors. He asks that the Letter be read with attention and in its entirety. The Holy Father speaks […]