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The Promise and The Sacred Heart – Part 2

Posted by admin - June 14, 2019

Having left the sisters in the hands of Bishop O’Hara, Chaplain Tighe returned blissfully to Florida feeling his part of the promise was fulfilled. But God wasn’t finished with him…

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Gospel Reflection for The Solemnity of Pentecost

Posted by admin - June 9, 2019

Gospel Reflection for The Solemnity of Pentecost by Most Rev. Ryan P. Jimenez, D.D., Bishop of Chalan Kanoa

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The Promise and The Sacred Heart – Part 1

Posted by admin - June 8, 2019

This June 15-July 9 is the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Saipan during World War II which initiated the liberation of the island from Japanese control. Out of the…

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Pope Francis arrives in procession to celebrate Mass at the Marian shrine of Sumuleu Ciuc in Miercurea Ciuc, Romania, June 1, 2019. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Leave divisions behind, embrace fellowship, pope says at Marian shrine

Posted by admin - June 8, 2019

MIERCUREA CIUC, Romania (CNS) — At a Marian shrine in the heart of Transylvania, Pope Francis called on Romania’s Catholics to leave resentments behind and to embark on a journey…

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In this 2014 file photo, a boy rides his bike in the streets of Tacloban, Philippines. Darwin Ramos, a Filipino teenager who died in 2012 at the age of 17, could be on his way to sainthood after the Vatican declared him a Servant of God in March. (CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn)

Vatican names Filipino boy who died at 17 Servant of God

Posted by admin - June 8, 2019

MANILA, Philippines (CNS) — A Filipino teenager who died could be on his way to sainthood after the Vatican declared him a Servant of God, the first step in the…

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Father Timothy J. Mockaitis, pastor of Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Salem, Ore., and penitent Ethan K. Alano of Salem demonstrate how a confession is conducted May 3, 2019. (CNS photo/Chaz Muth)

Protecting seal of confession called essential for civilized society

Posted by admin - June 8, 2019

SALEM, Ore. (CNS) — When Ethan K. Alano walks into the reconciliation room at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Salem, he bares his soul before God and goes into…

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Tennis tournament offers serious competition, time for prayer, fraternity

Posted by admin - June 8, 2019

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Once “all the details of hospitality” are taken care of for the International Tennis Tournament for Priests June 28-30 in Lincoln, Nebraska, Father Brian Connor hopes he…

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A mosaic image of St. John Nepomucene hearing confessions is displayed inside St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in New York City May 2, 2019. The 14th-century Bohemian saint is considered the first martyr of the seal of confession. (CNS photo/Chaz Muth)

Priestly martyrdom to uphold seal of confession not a new phenomenon

Posted by admin - June 8, 2019

NEW YORK (CNS) — A symbol of the historical commitment priests have to the seal of confession greets people as they cross the threshold of a Catholic church in Manhattan’s…

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Fr. Allan gave the Holy Eucharist to one of the First Communicants at San Roque Parish last Saturday. Sr. Nina Caccam, SJBP assisting.

Reception of First Holy Communion and Confirmation in full swing around the diocese

Posted by admin - June 8, 2019

Bishop Ryan invited candidates to be active witnesses Once again, it is this time of the year when hundreds of our young parishioners around the diocese joyfully and excitedly receive…

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Pope Francis leads his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican May 22, 2019. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Prayer not possible without Holy Spirit, pope says at audience

Posted by admin - June 1, 2019

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Holy Spirit gives Christians the courage and the strength needed to engage in a loving dialogue with God that is like the dialogue of a…

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