Pope Francis prayed that Catholics in China would be free to share the Gospel and live their faith fully.
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Christians should pray on Pentecost that the Holy Spirit would give them the courage and strength to share the Gospel, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis will visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Fátima during his trip to Portugal for World Youth Day 2023, the Vatican said.
It took a few attempts to get the paper to light but that didn’t diminish the jubilation on May 7 as parishioners at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Commerce came together to celebrate a major milestone for their parish.
In a world of insatiable pleasures, temperance is the ultimate saving virtue. Temperance is the virtue that enables a person to have a balanced spirituality and a balanced life. In the Catholic Church, temperance is described as one of the cardinal virtues. Temperance uses reason to moderate or restrain our desires and the pleasures of our senses.
Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell visited Dallas on May 17, 2023, to attend a benefit dinner where he was presented with the “Spirit of Francis Award” from Catholic Extension, given to those whose commitment of service or philanthropy to the poor are reminiscent of the award’s three namesakes: St. Francis of Assisi, Pope Francis, and Francis Clement Kelley, the founder of Catholic Extension.
On April 28, a Mass of Appreciation, presided over by Bishop Edward Burns, brought together 80 formation ministers from 40 parishes across the diocese. The areas of formation included catechetical leaders, sponsor couples, youth ministers, and initiation ministers. The event was organized by the Office of Evangelization, Catechesis and Family Life; the Office of Youth, Young Adult and Campus Ministry; and the Office of Worship.
May is the month that we honor the Blessed Mother in our lives. This is a long-honored tradition that has been celebrated in the Church for centuries.
St. Francis Xavier offers the faithful, especially young people who are itching to make a difference in the world, a wonderful example of how to find courage in prayer and spread the joy of the Gospel, Pope Francis said.
The Catholic Diocese of Dallas May 16 announced Dr. Rebecca Hammel as the new leader of Catholic schools in the Diocese of Dallas. Dr. Hammel was selected after a nationwide search to fill the superintendent’s post.