America

• 18 June 2008
  AMERICA/ARGENTINA - Bishops indicate grave errors in the “Curriculum Guidelines for Integral Sexual Education” approved in the country Buenos Aires (Agenzia Fides) – The Bishops’ Committee for Catholic Education (of the Bishops’ Conference of Argentina) has published a statement in response to the approved use of “Curriculum Guidelines for Inte ...
• 18 June 2008
  AMERICA/MEXICO - Bishops’ Statement: “In the face of ominous forces that seek to destroy our country, we are called not to be overcome with hate, but to work together in building a peaceful future.” Mexico City (Agenzia Fides) – The Mexican Bishops’ Conference (CEM) “along with all Catholics and men and women of good will; reject the violence and manifest their condemnation of the kidnapping, killing, and acts ...
• 18 June 2008
  AMERICA/ARGENTINA - Prayer and fasting to end fighting between government and farmers: “We will pray so as to remove the obstacles on the path to dialogue.” Buenos Aires (Agenzia Fides) – In facing the prolonged conflict raging between the rural sector and the government, the Church is making an appeal to pray for social peace and for a prompt solution to the conflict. Man ...
• 17 June 2008
  AMERICA/UNITED STATES - Bishops’ statement condemns embryonic stem cell research: “true service to humanity begins with respect for each and every human life.” Orlando (Agenzia Fides) – The United States Bishop’s Conference unanimously approved a declaration condemning embryonic stem cell research, during their Spring Meeting held on June 12-14 (see Fides 12/6/2008). The d ...
• 17 June 2008
  AMERICA/ARGENTINA - “May the Church in La Plata be diligent in responding to this initiative and live this moment of grace with sincere fervor.” - Appeal from the Archbishop for the Pauline Year La Plata (Agenzia Fides) – In a letter addressed to priests, consecrated persons, and all faithful of the Archdiocese, on the occasion of this Pauline Year, the Archbishop of La Plata Hector Aguer mentions that althoug ...
• 16 June 2008
  AMERICA/ARGENTINA - Bishops continue to call for prayer and dialogue in facing the conflict between the rural sector and the national government: “we should take steps in coming together and dialoguing.” Buenos Aires (Agenzia Fides) – Concerned about the tense situation that has arisen in the country as a result of the conflict between the rural sector and the national government, several Bishops from varying parts of ...
• 16 June 2008
  AMERICA/ECUADOR - First National Youth Day: July 2-3, in the spirit of WYD 2008 Guayaquil (Agenzia Fides) – On July 2-3, the Archdiocese of Guayaquil will sponsor the First National Youth Day, with the theme: “Youth, with the power of the Holy Spirit, you will be my witnesses.” The event will ...
• 16 June 2008
  AMERICA/UNITED STATES - The Diocese of Orlando celebrates the “Year of Evangelization” in commemoration of its 40th anniversary Orlando (Agenzia Fides) - June 2008 marks the 40th year since Pope Paul VI established the Diocese of Orlando (Florida). With that in mind, its current Bishop Thomas Wenski, fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Orlando, has p ...
• 13 June 2008
  AMERICA/CANADA - Everything is set for the 49th International Eucharistic Congress Quebec City (Agenzia Fides) – All the preparations have been made for the celebration os the 49th International Eucharistic Congress which will take place from June 15 to the 22 in Canada’s Quebec City, with the them ...
• 13 June 2008
  AMERICA/PERU - The Archdiocese of Lima celebrates a Mass on Sunday for China, one month after the quake that shook Sichuan Lima (Agenzia Fides) – In commemoration of one month’s time since the earthquake that shook southeastern China, on June 15 the Archdiocese of Lima will celebrate a Mass for the country in the Basilica Cathedral of Li ...
• 13 June 2008
  AMERICA/COLOMBIA - Celebration of the Centennial Anniversary of the Bishops’ Conference is the main theme for the upcoming Plenary Assembly Bogota (Agenzia Fides) – “The historical memory of the Colombian Bishops’ Conference in the celebration of its first centennial anniversary” will be the theme for the 85th Plenary Assembly of the Colombian Bishop ...
• 12 June 2008
  AMERICA/UNITED STATES - Among the topics on the agenda at the Bishops’ Spring meeting: liturgical matters, embryonic stem-cell research, medically assisted nutrition and hydration Orlando (Agenzia Fides) – The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) begins its Spring meeting today, June 12 in Orlando (Florida). The meeting is scheduled to last until June 14. Among the items for discussion ar ...
• 12 June 2008
  AMERICA/CHILE - Bishops ask efforts to continue towards a quality education for all people, especially for the poorest of the poor AMERICA/CHILE – Bishops ask efforts to continue towards a quality education for all people, especially for the poorest of the poor Santiago de Chile (Agenzia Fides) – The Permanent Committee of the Chilean Bishops ...
• 11 June 2008
  AMERICA/BRAZIL - Bishops call for an end to the slave labor, an “ethical and moral imperative” Brasilia (Agenzia Fides) – The Brazilian Conference of Bishops (CNBB) is supporting the actions underway in the National Congress, especially those concerning the Constitutional reform bill that would eliminate all sla ...
• 11 June 2008
  AMERICA/BRAZIL - The Christian soldier, called to be a builder of peace and a testimony of life and solidarity: Cardinal Martino addresses Brazilian Military Chaplains Itaici (Agenzia Fides) – The Christian soldier is called not only to prevent, manage, or place an end to conflicts, but also to contribute to the reconciliation and construction of a social order based on the truth, ju ...