America

• 9 April 2008
  AMERICA/ARGENTINA - Bishops troubled for growing tensions, on pilgrimage to the Shrine to the Virgin of Lujan to pray for the country and to discuss the concerns and hopes of Argentina’s people Buenos Aires (Agenzia Fides) - The Argentinean Bishops are holding their Plenary Assembly for the Bishops’ Conference, which began on April 7 and will run until April 12. The first day began with an exchange of reflect ...
• 9 April 2008
  AMERICA/URUGUAY - The Church in Uruguay declares itself a permanent mission Florida (Agenzia Fides) - The Bishops of Uruguay (the CEU) have issued a statement at the close of their Plenary Assembly (April 2-8) on the themes discussed during the meeting. The document on Pastoral Guidelines 2008- ...
• 9 April 2008
  AMERICA/BOLIVIA - Renewed urgent call from Bishops: an openness to dialogue and an illumination of reason in truth is needed for the country to overcome its difficulties Cochabamba (Agenzia Fides) - “We are extremely worried about the progressive segregation occurring among the various regions, social classes, and ethnic groups, the ideological polarization, the excessive attention giv ...
• 8 April 2008
  AMERICA/ARGENTINA - Migration, missionary activity, renewal of the Catechesis for Christian Initiation are among discussion topics for the Plenary Assembly Buenos Aires (Agenzia Fides) - The Bishops of Argentina have begun their 95th Plenary Assembly, taking place April 7-12. The Assembly opened with a Mass celebrated by Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Archbishop of Buenos ...
• 8 April 2008
  AMERICA/VENEZUELA - Third National Missionary Congress in preparation for the CAM 3, to spread missionary awareness among the baptized; commencement of the National Missionary Project, promoted by the Plenary Council Caracas (Agenzia Fides) - With the theme, “Venezuela, now is the time to be missionary apostles,” the Third National Missionary Congress (CONAMI) will be held April 9-13. The event is being organized by the Venezuela ...
• 8 April 2008
  AMERICA/CHILE - Distribution of the “morning after pill” is outlawed in public health centers, after a long court battle: this “reaffirms the Law in recognizing that our justice system protects life.” Santiago de Chile (Agenzia Fides) - Following a long court battle, the Constitutional Tribunal of Chile has declared as public and official the court settlement that will give way to the declaration of unconstitutionalit ...
• 7 April 2008
  EUROPE/SPAIN - After three years, the “Misión Joven” will come to a close May 30, with an Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, thanking God for its apostolic fruit Madrid (Agenzia Fides) - After 3 intense years of the “Misión Joven” (Youth Mission), a closing ceremony will be held in Cerro de los Angeles in Madrid (Spain) on Friday, May 30, with an Act of Consecration to the S ...
• 7 April 2008
  AMERICA/CHILE - Bishops of Patagonia analyze the problem of migration, defense of the native peoples and land reservations, and the anniversary of the peace treaty between Chile and Argentina Valdivia (Agenzia Fides) - The Patagonian Bishops of Argentina and Chile met in Valdivia (Chile) April 1-4 for a time of reflection and exchange of experiences on various topics that present a challenge in their pastoral ...
• 7 April 2008
  AMERICA/MEXICO - Message from the Bishops: “Not all is lost. God has been and will continue to be the Lord of our history and we should seek to once again give Him the importance that He deserves.” Mexico City (Agenzia Fides) - At the close of their 85th Plenary Assembly, which took place March 31 - April 4, the Mexican Bishops published a Message with the primary objective of transmitting hope to the People of God ...
• 4 April 2008
  AMERICA/CUBA - International Encounter on the life and work of Fray Bartolomé de las Casas, American missionary and defender of the indigenous peoples Havana (Agenzia Fides) - In commemoration of the 280th anniversary of the founding of the University of Havana by the Dominican Order, an International Encounter will be held on the meaning of the life and work of Fray B ...
• 4 April 2008
  AMERICA/MEXICO - Sunday, April 6, Interreligious Walk for peace and human values: “all the members of this community, no matter their religious beliefs, share in the desire for peace.” Monterrey (Agenzia Fides) - Cardinal Jose Francisco Robles Ortega, Archbishop of Monterrey (Mexico) has written a letter asking all Catholics to participate in the Walk for Peace and Human Values, an interreligious activ ...
• 4 April 2008
  AMERICA/BOLIVIA - Bishops' Conference President opens plenary assembly: “Bolivia must make every effort to become a builder of peace, filled with hope, love and freedom” Cochabamba (Agenzia Fides) - “More than ever today in the present situation of tension in our country, there resounds the promising greeting which the Risen Lord addressed to his Apostles: ‘Peace be with you'. Peace ...
• 3 April 2008
  AMERICA/URUGUAY - Bishops discuss: Pastoral Guidelines for next few years, Continental Mission, National Youth Day and participation at World Youth Day in Sydney Florida (Agenzia Fides) - The Catholic Bishops' Conference of Uruguay (CEU) is holding its first plenary assembly of 2008, 2 - 9 April at the Jesus Good Shepherd Retreat House in Florida. The plenary opened with a spiri ...
• 3 April 2008
  AMERICA/GUATEMALA - Statement from San Marcos diocese after Bishop and several pastoral workers received death threats San Marcos (Agenzia Fides) - The diocese of San Marcos, which belongs to the Ecclesiastical Province of Los Altos (Guatemala), issued a statement addressed to the civil society of Guatemala and the international communit ...
• 2 April 2008
  AMERICA/GUATEMALA - “Life and the Dignity of the Human Person” Congress April 3-5, organized by the Bishops’ Conference Guatemala City (Agenzia Fides) - The Bishops’ Conference has organized the first “Life and the Dignity of the Human Person” Congress, scheduled to take place April 3-5 in the Major Seminary. The Congress will begi ...