Monthly Archives: February 2019
Statement prior to the Meeting on the Protection of Minors in Rome UISG / USG
“The abuse of children is wrong anywhere and anytime: this point is not negotiable”
#PBC2019
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UISG. Lenten Retreat “Homecoming: The Grace of Transformation” – March 23
A day of reflection on the mystery of transformation at work in the Universe Story and in our Christian Story from ASHES TO ALLELUIA! Monica and Hilary will provide participants with an opportunity to reflect on the Scripture imagery and themes of this Lenten Season, enlightened and enriched by the mysteries at work in the Universe Story. Continue reading
The Lay Centre at Foyer Unitas: Of Pearls and Prodigals: Hearing Jesus’ Parables as Jewish Stories
PI 2018-2019 – Thursday, 21 February at 5 p.m.
“Of Pearls and Prodigals: Hearing Jesus’ Parables as Jewish Stories”
Dr. Amy-Jill Levine, University professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies and Mary Jane Werthan Professor of Jewish Studies (Vanderbilt Divinity School and College of Arts and Science) will discuss how understanding
70th Anniversary of the Foundation of the Alphonsian Academy: Message from Fr. Michael Brehl
Dear Confreres, Students and Graduates, Brothers and Sisters in Christ our Redeemer:
The Alphonsian Academy and Moral Theology
Greetings as we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Foundation of the Alphonsian Academy. Continue reading
Venezuela – “Today, the Venezuelan does not live, he survives”: Salesian works of Venezuela continue to bet on justice and peace
Yesterday, February 11, the Holy See welcomed the delegation of the self-proclaimed interim President of Venezuela, Juan Guaidó, and insistently asked for a “just and peaceful” solution for Venezuela, “avoiding bloodshed”, said Msgr. Edgar Peña Parra, Substitute for General Affairs of the Vatican Secretariat of State after the meeting with Guaidó’s delegation.
SEDOS – Service of Documentation & Study on Global Mission: Upcoming Sedos Residential Seminar 2019 Mission in a Pluralistic World
Upcoming Sedos Residential Seminar 2019
Mission in a Pluralistic World
28 April-2May 2019,
Ariccia, (Rome) Continue reading
Meet Dr. Levine before her lecture at The Lay Centre
A well-known New Testament Studies scholar and author of “Short Stories by Jesus: The Enigmatic Parables of a Controversial Rabbi” will be the next speaker in the VPI series at The Lay Centre Feb. 21 at 5 p.m. Continue reading
OFMConv. Ordinary General Chapter: Assisi – Collevalenza (Italy), May 18 to June 18, 2019
Welcome to the new website [ www.capgenofmconv.org ]. This website is dedicated to the Ordinary General Chapter, which will take place May 18 to June 18, 2019, in Assisi and Collevalenza, Italy. Continue reading
World Congress of Lasallian Education
The year 2019 marks the 300th anniversary of our Holy Founder’s entry to eternal life. This anniversary provides an opportunity for us to celebrate our Lasallian heritage, and to renew our commitment to protect the viability and vitality of the Lasallian educational mission through our work. Finally, this anniversary is a fitting occasion to express our trusting vision towards a future full of hope. Continue reading
Great Britain: 2020 will be dedicated to the rediscovery of the Holy Scriptures
An initiative of Catholic bishops in cooperation with the “Bible Society” will support and fund new proposals. The project includes a Gospel for people with autism and the Gospel of Matthew in sign language for hearing-impaired persons. Initiatives include a work of art brought across all twenty-two Catholic dioceses of England and Wales to “initiate a conversation with God” and concerts of migrant choirs Continue reading