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Irish Priests and Confession

 
There is a new law being put forward in Ireland that would force Irish priests to disclose what they hear in the Confessional - well you can imagine the response of Irish priests. Of coarse they are saying they cannot disclose confessional material no matter what - a position the Church clearly and steadfastly defends. Read more about this here.

New Archbishop of Philadelphia

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will have a new Archbishop on September 8 in Charles Chaput. An appointment that is getting lots of media attention - take a look at articles from Catholic News Agency, Fox News, NY Times, USA Today, Philadelphia Inquirer and Whispers to name a few. As he gets ready to go to Phili he urges confidence in the Gospel during this time of transition. John Allen has a great interview with Archbishop Chaput about this appointment and other things - take a look here.

Archbishop Gomez

Rome Reports recently did a spotlight on Archbishop Jose Gomez, the current Archbishop of Los Angeles. The Archdiocese of LA is the biggest in the US. Take a look below.

Rosary Priest

The Servant of God Fr. Patrick Peyton, popularly called the Rosary priest, may be one step closer to beatification. A possible miracle attributed to his intercession is being looked into. Read more about this possible miracle from Catholic News Agency. Fr. Peyton coined the now popular expression 'the family that prays together stays together.'

 

Chrism Mass

 
On Monday April 19 the Chrism Mass was celebrated in the Cathedral of St. Mary in Trenton. The Chrism Mass is when the holy oils that are used in parishes throughout the Diocese are blessed by the Bishop. Bishop O'Connell in his homily spoke about the oils that are blessed at the Mass. Bishop O'Connell also spoke very movingly to the priests of the Diocese about how priestly ministry is rooted in the one Truth of Jesus Christ and His holy Church and how all priestly ministry flows from this one truth. Read his homily here - you can also see some pics from the Mass.

Bishop O'Connell's Lenten Message

Bishop O'Connell has some great words to inspire at the beginning of this Lenten season - that we are called to something great! You can read his words here, or take a look at the video below.

Bishop O'Connell on the Radio

 
Domestic Church Media is a Catholic radio station in the Diocese of Trenton. Bishop O'Connell is doing a program for them on the first friday of each month from 3-4pm. The show is aptly called The Shepherd's Voice. Get more info about the show here - you can even listen to his first segment about Lent.

Religious Poverty

Take a look at the video below where Poor Clare sisters reflect on the value of evangelical poverty in their lives.

Solemn Profession of a Poor Clare Nun from St. Louis Review on Vimeo.

2011 for the Pope

 

Catholic News Service did a story on what Pope Benedict will be doing throughout 2011 - they highlight some trips he is taking, Masses he is celebrating and addresses/speeches he will be giving. Take a look at some highlights of 2011 for Pope Benedict here. Also in his message for the World Day of Peace Pope Benedict condemed recent attacks on Christians throughout the world and spoke about religious freedom and peace. An excellent message for the world; read it here.

Nuns on NPR

 
NPR did an extensive article about the Nashville Dominicans - take a look here. You can also listen to an audio version of the story on the site. Lets keep praying for more young, fervent religious sisters.