World Day of Migrants and Refugees: ‘It is not just about migrants’
“It is not just about migrants”.
That’s the theme for this year’s World Day of Migrants and Refugees, to be celebrated on Sunday, 29 September 2019.
The theme was announced on Sunday by the Migrants and Refugees Section of the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development. Continue reading
UISG – Rome Conference: “Woman as Promoter of Hope”, organized on Occasion of International Women’s Day
“In partnering with religious sisters, we can make change, have impact and address the global challenges we are working with.”
This was stressed by British Ambassador to the Holy See, Sally Axworthy, at the conference titled “Donna come promotrice di speranza” (‘Woman as Promoter of Hope’), Continue reading
OFM – JPIC COURSE 2019: Care of the environment, ecumenical and interreligious dialogue
The ecological crisis that we live in today, deeply marked by climate change, makes us aware and seek concrete ways from our lifestyle to deal with this situation. In the Plenary Council of the Order (PCO), held last year, it was evident that this problem has global scope. At the same time, it valued the proposal and lines of action of the Encyclical, Laudato si’ for the care of the Common Home.
Marist Brothers: General Council meets with directors of secretariats and departments of the General Administration
During the traditional Plenary Session of the General Council, the collaborative week of the Government of the Institute with the directors of the secretariats and departments of the General House also took place. The main objective of the week was to conclude the General Administration’s Strategic Plan for animation, leadership, and government. Continue reading
CRC Bulletin, Vol. 16, Issue 1 – Winter 2019: From fragility to the Prophetic BREATH!
From fragility to the Prophetic BREATH!
In this issue, the members of the CRC’s Theological Commission chose to focus their articles on “embracing fragilities and limits we are experiencing in our congregations and church today, and the possibilities for new life when faced with these challenges.” Lorraine d’Entremont, Continue reading
UISG Leadership Development Programme: Skills Development for Today’s Leaders
Sisters at abuse summit hope standard is set for more women at Vatican meetings
The Catholic sisters who took part in Pope Francis’ summit on clergy sexual abuse say they hope the presence of a dozen women at the gathering sets a standard for a growing presence of women at Vatican meetings of bishops. Continue reading
The Lay Centre at Foyer Unitas: Of Pearls and Prodigals: Hearing Jesus’ Parables as Jewish Stories
VPI 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) Continue reading
Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for Lent 2019
“For the creation waits with eager longing
for the revealing of the children of God” (Rm 8: 19)
Dear Brothers and Sisters
Each year, through Mother Church, God “gives us this joyful season when we prepare to celebrate the paschal mystery with mind and heart renewed… Continue reading
Sedos Residential Seminar 2019, 28 April-2May 2019, Ariccia, (Rome)
Find here below the program in 4 languages and the registration form to fill and send at: redacsed@sedosmission.org
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