Category: News And Updates

In his greetings shared with participants at the Fourth World Gathering of the Global Christian Forum taking place in Accra, Ghana, Pope Francis encourages everyone to deepen their faith and revitalize fraternal love, reflecting the unity to which Christians are called as they discuss the challenges Apr 19, 2024 Global Christian Forum (Accra, 15-20 April […]

Bauer Hermann was still on a high two days after receiving his first Communion. On his first day back to school on Monday, the second-grader was abuzz as he received his second Communion at an all-school Mass at St. Francis of Assisi in Oakville. Students from St. Pius X High School shared coloring pages featuring […]

A new network for Anglican educators has been set up, Chaired by the Most Revd Kay Goldsworthy, the Archbishop of Perth. It is aimed at Anglican educators around the globe, including principals, chaplains and governors, who are responsible for leading and promoting Anglican school education for children and teenagers under 18. A webinar introducing the […]

“Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart.” How many of us remember this prayer? During the time of Covid-19 it was recommended for those who participated in the Mass remotely, from their homes, and were not able to receive the sacrament with a congregation in church. […]

The Reverend James Ishmael Ford celebrating the Eucharist for Maundy Thursday at the First Unitarian Church of Providence. Two things have been burrowing into my heart of late. The first happened with a manuscript I’ve written for an introduction to Zen scheduled to be published next year. A number of my early readers commented on […]

Bishop Mark Edington of the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe spoke in favor of Resolution A009, which would create full communion between The Episcopal Church and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bavaria, during the April 12 hearing of the Ecumenical & Interreligious Relations legislative committees. [Episcopal News Service] Members of the Ecumenical & Interreligious […]

Bishop Mark Edington of the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe spoke in favor of Resolution A009, which would create full communion between The Episcopal Church and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bavaria, during the April 12 hearing of the Ecumenical & Interreligious Relations legislative committees. [Episcopal News Service] Members of the Ecumenical & Interreligious […]

Looking for a way to provide both spiritual and physical care on Easter, a group of Italian doctors received their bishop’s permission to distribute Communion to those infected by the coronavirus. According to an article published April 15 by Avvenire, the daily newspaper of the Italian bishops’ conference, six doctors caring for coronavirus patients at […]

Published April 13. 2024 09:00AM The First Holy Communion class of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tamaqua is shown following their first communion on Holy Thursday. Pictured, front from left, are Jackalyn Campomizzi, Emily Carter, Cordelia Titus, Kenna Focht, Nolan Runk, Greta Ulicny, Riley Rodriguez, Rev. Dillon Epler, church pastor; Brent Wetzel, Jace Dougherty, […]

The Rev. James Richardson, bottom right, a deputy from the Diocese of Northern California, answers a question from the Rev. Melissa Adzima of Colorado, bottom left, a member of the House of Deputies Prayer Book, Liturgy and Music Committee, during a hearing on April 10. Watching on the Zoom screen are the chair of the […]