As Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis sees it, the church-wide synod called by Pope Francis is all about the Holy Spirit. For the next several months, … Learn More
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, One year ago, in October 2020, our Holy Father, Pope Francis, published his encyclical Fratelli Tutti(On Fraternity and Social Friendship). Shortly afterward, I provided … Learn More
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — To ensure all Catholics have an opportunity to share and to listen as part of the initial process leading up to the Synod of Bishops in … Learn More
When he formally inaugurated the synod process, Pope Francis identified three risks and three opportunities. The first risk is that the synod process will be a mere formality. Will we … Learn More
The synodal process “is not simply a series of meetings,” but “an effort to open ourselves to a permanent conversion of heart,” said Cardinal Joseph Tobin, C.Ss.R., on Sunday when … Learn More
On Sunday, Oct. 17, the bells of Newark’s Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart will ring with joy calling us to the celebration of the Eucharist presided over by Cardinal … Learn More
TO THE PEOPLE OF GOD IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF NEWARK: Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ! … Learn More
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican announced that Pope Francis will formally launch the process of the Synod of Bishops with a Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica. The Oct. 10 … Learn More
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican has issued the preparatory document and a “handbook” for dioceses as part of the global church’s preparation for the 2023 assembly of the Synod … Learn More
We all know that if you want to learn to swim, you must get into the water. No matter how much anyone explains it to us or how many workshops … Learn More
