America

• 24 September 2007
  AMERICA/ARGENTINA - In view of presidential and legislative elections, Bishop of Rio Gallegos issues Pastoral Letter: priorities include life, family, common good, social inclusion, federalism Rio Gallegos (Agenzia Fides) - “We must discover our calling to work for the common good and shoulder responsibility for the social and political life in our province and in the country” Bishop Juan Carlos Romanín, ...
• 24 September 2007
  AMERICA/BOLIVIA - Sixth Meeting for Brazilian Missionaries present in Bolivia: to strengthen and renew missionary ardour in the face of many challenges Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Agenzia Fides) - The Sixth Meeting for Brazilian Missionaries present in Bolivia was held 7 - 9 September at Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, the National Office of the Pontifical Mission Societ ...
• 21 September 2007
  AMERICA/ DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - Bishops appeal to the whole country to “defend national sovereignty and reject pressure from international organisations to de-penalise abortion" Santo Domingo (Agenzia Fides) - The Catholic Bishops of the Dominican Republic called a press conference to make public a statement on Bishops' position with regard to a move to legalise abortion in the country. In the s ...
• 21 September 2007
  AMERICA/VENEZUELA - “For a vibrant and united Church ”: Jubilee to mark 25th anniversary of Cardinal Urosa's ordination as Bishop aims to renew the enthusiasm and commitment of lay Catholics Caracas (Agenzia Fides) - On 15 August Cardinal Jorge. L. Urosa Savino, Archbishop of Caracas celebrated the 40th anniversary of his priestly ordination and on 22 September he will mark his silver Jubilee as a bishop. T ...
• 20 September 2007
  AMERICA/ARGENTINA - In depth study meetings on the figure of Saint Paul the Apostle, “faithful disciple and tireless missionary”, in preparation for Year of St Paul indicted by Pope Benedict XVI Buenos Aires (Agenzia Fides) - The Federation of Catholic Workers Associations in Argentina in view of the Year of St Paul indicted by Pope Benedict XVI will host four meetings on the figure of Saint Paul at its head of ...
• 20 September 2007
  AMERICA/PERU - Catholic Bishops say the country's natural resources including its mineral riches must be used to render living conditions more humane Lima (Agenzia Fides) - "Making the mineral sector more humane" was the title of a statement issued by the Catholic Bishops of Peru after a meeting in Lima on 18 September on the exploitation of minerals in the Piura regi ...
• 20 September 2007
  AMERICA/URUGUAY - First National Mission Symposium Missionario in the framework of 50th anniversary of Fidei Donum encyclical, the Great Continental Mission and preparations for CAM-3 Montevideo (Agenzia Fides) - About 75 participants took part in Uruguay's 1st Mission Symposium held in Kolping on theme "All the Churches for all the World" . The Synposium was organised by the Mission Commission of the ...
• 19 September 2007
  AMERICA/CUBA - Spanish Fide Donum priest ordained Bishop of Cienfuegos, the Island's first non Cuban bishop: “I wish to listen to everyone… to discern together what the Lord is asking us to do. He and he alone must take the initiative” Cienfuegos (Agenzia Fides) - In this year 2007 the 50th anniversary of the Encyclical Fide Donum by Pope Pius XII, on Saturday 15 September the feast of the Mother of Sorrrows, a Spanish fide donum priest Fr Domingo Orop ...
• 19 September 2007
  AMERICA/ECUADOR - Presentation of CAM 3Working Paper: “ May the Third American Mission Congress encourage a process of reflection and missionary analysis all over the continent as a response to this epoch of change” Quito (Agenzia Fides) - During the 2nd International Missiology Symposuim held in August in Quito, the working paper for CAM 3 was presented to delegations of 17 American countries taking part in the symposium. The work ...
• 18 September 2007
  AMERICA/HONDURAS - 10th Continental Meeting of the Computer Network of the Church in Latin America (RIIAL): new forms of presence and service in the light of the Continental Mission. Archbishop Celli calls for a “deaconate of digital culture" Tegucigalpa (Agenzia Fides) - With a Mass presided by Cardinal Óscar Rodríguez Maradiaga, Archbishop of Tegucigalpa, and the inaugural session the 10th Continental Meeting of the Computer Network of the Church in Lat ...
• 18 September 2007
  AMERICA/BOLIVIA - The Bolivian Life and Family Foundation is preparing two major events: a Meeting for institutions and individuals active in this field in Bolivia and a touring concert on the theme "A Message to Life " La Paz (Agenzia Fides) - The Bolivian Life and Family Foundation is preparing two major events: a Meeting for institutions and individuals active in this field in Bolivia and a touring concert on the theme "A Message to ...
• 17 September 2007
  AMERICA/UNITED STATES - Catholic Bishops say every effort must be made to end human trafficking “ a horrific crime against the basic dignity and rights of the human person” Washington (Agenzia Fides) - "Human trafficking is a horrific crime against the basic dignity and rights of the human person and all efforts must be expended to end it. In the end, we must work together---church, state, ...
• 17 September 2007
  AMERICA/CHILE - 16th National Youth Meeting: young communities, privileged places for learning to live as disciples and followers of Jesus Christ Santiago del Cile (Agenzia Fides) - "Young communities, privileged places for living missionary discipleship" is the theme of the 16th National Youth Meeting which will bring together young leaders of youth groups from a ...
• 15 September 2007
  AMERICA/CHILE - Bishops deeply concerned as growing violence takes over the country “We must kill hatred before hatred poisons and kills the soul of Chile”: Santiago del Chile (Agenzia Fides) - In a statement entitled “Educate to peace, a challenge for Chile” the Catholic Bishops of Chile express concern for “the violent episodes in Santiago during the night of 11 Sept ...
• 15 September 2007
  AMERICA/PARAGUAY - San Pedro Apostol Diocese in critical situation due to prolonged drought and burning of thousands of hectares of forests and pastures appeals for help San Pedro Apostol (Agenzia Fides) - In a statement issued with the priests of his diocese Bishop Adalberto Martínez Flores, of the diocese of San Pedro in Paraguay, calls for help to face the "critical situation in the ...