Month: October 2021
USPS celebrates Day of the Dead with four colorful new stamps
San Antonio Postmaster Robert D. Carr, Jr., dedicated the Day of the Dead Forever Stamps during a special stamp event at Centro Cultural Aztlan on October 1, along with Malena Gonzalez-Cid, executive director of the center.
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Love of law should lead to law of love, says archbishop at liturgy for legal professionals
A legacy of law and faith was observed at the celebration of the 69th annual Red Mass held October 14 at San Fernando Cathedral. The Mass is open to people of all faiths who want the Holy Spirit to grant them wisdom and guide their work in the legal system.
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Recognizing, praying for, defending, and celebrating the gift of life
Each October, the Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month, and the first Sunday of October is observed as Respect Life Sunday. As Catholics, we are called to cherish, defend, and protect those who are most vulnerable, from the beginning of life to its end, and at every point in between.
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‘God’s Word is sharper than any two-edged sword,’ archbishop tells parishioners
It has been quite the past year-and-a-half for the faith community at Mary, Mother of the Church Catholic Parish.
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Deacon recharge spiritual life and renew commitment to God, archbishop and people of archdiocese
Deacons and their wives from the archdiocese gathered at Holy Trinity Church October 1 and 2 for their annual spiritual renewal retreat, with keynote speakers Deacon Dominick and Teresa Tomeo from Michigan.
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Vigilance urged by Bishop Boulette in upholding the dignity of every person
Members of various Board associated with Catholic Charities were hosted at a special Mass at San Fernando Cathedral October 13 which was celebrated by Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS, with concelebrants Auxiliary Bishop Michael Boulette and Auxiliary Bishop Gary Janak.
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‘I hope that I can join them soon’: Benedict XVI sends condolence message after friend’s death
October 19, 2021
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Pope emeritus Benedict XVI has said that he looks forward to joining his friends in heaven in a condolence message following the death of a Cistercian priest.
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Pope Francis: Catholic healthcare is called to bear witness to human dignity
October 18, 2021
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On the feast of the patron saint of doctors, Pope Francis said that Catholic healthcare is called to bear witness to human dignity amid a throwaway culture.
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Pope Francis: To seek status over service is a spiritual illness
October 17, 2021
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Do good from a spirit of service, not from a desire for personal glory, Pope Francis said on Sunday.
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Pope Francis: Catholic social teaching has useful principles for popular movements to follow
October 17, 2021
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Speaking over a video call on Saturday, Pope Francis told members of popular movements that Catholic social teaching has useful principles that can help people of any faith to improve the world.
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