The fields of the Campus Misercordiae and Blonia Park are empty now in Krakow, but the echoes of Pope Francis’ rallying cries remain in both these grounds; the encouragement to dream big, not to be afraid to take risks, not to be discouraged, and to get up off one’s comfortable sofa and leave a…
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Father Lombardi appointed Chairman of Ratzinger Foundation
After ten years as Director of the Holy See Press Office, Father Federico Lombardi SJ has been appointed Chairman of the “Joseph Ratzinger-Benedict XVI Vatican Foundation”. Father Lombardi was appointed by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State. The Ratzinger Foundation was founded by Pope Benedict XVI in 2010 with the aim to promote theology in the…
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Killaloe Diocesan changes announced for 2016 and include appointment of priest with responsibility for social media
The Killaloe Diocesan Changes for 2016 have been announced and they include the appointment of a priest with responsibility for social communications Fr. Desmond Hillery, Administrator of Killaloe Diocese has made the clerical appointments which take effect from today Monday 1 August. 1. Pastoral Plan Killaloe Diocese 2013-2020 ‘Builders of Hope’ The Diocese of…
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World Youth Day Blog: The last post from Poland
Father Martin Bennett Ofm Cap emailed us his last blog from Poland and it’s all about saying goodbye and taking a lot more than memories home: 4am came quickly this morning for our pilgrims heading home via Poznan. For the rest of us it’s a day of tending to sore limbs and blisters. I’ve a pedometer…
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