As Pope Benedict XVI says goodbye to 2009, his 2010 calendar is already being filled. On the horizon for the… Read more Synod, shroud, saints all on papal calendar for 2010
Month: December 2009
Fatima Pilgrim Virgin Statue to visit archdiocese
The Our Lady of Fatima statue will be visiting San Antonio Jan. 3-23. With the blessing of Archbishop Jose H.… Read more Fatima Pilgrim Virgin Statue to visit archdiocese
Seniors at Villa de San Antonio to welcome the New Year
Seniors at Villa de San Antonio, a Catholic senior living community in the Medical Center area, want to be among… Read more Seniors at Villa de San Antonio to welcome the New Year
Vatican to decide fate of woman who knocked down pope
The Vatican will decide how to proceed with the young woman responsible for knocking down Pope Benedict XVI during Christmas… Read more Vatican to decide fate of woman who knocked down pope
Health reform, Pope Benedict top news story, newsmaker
The debate over health care reform topped the religious news stories of 2009, and Pope Benedict XVI and President Barack… Read more Health reform, Pope Benedict top news story, newsmaker
Bishops call health care reform bill ‘deficient’
The current health care reform bill is “deficient” and should not move forward without “essential changes,” the chairmen of three… Read more Bishops call health care reform bill ‘deficient’
Demand for papal Christmas Eve Mass tickets exceeds supply
Tickets for Christmas Eve Mass with Pope Benedict XVI were in high demand and short supply this year. There were… Read more Demand for papal Christmas Eve Mass tickets exceeds supply
Sainthood causes advance for Popes John Paul II, Pius XII
Pope Benedict XVI advanced the sainthood causes of Pope John Paul II and Pope Pius XII, declaring that both had… Read more Sainthood causes advance for Popes John Paul II, Pius XII
Cardinal DiNardo urges fix on Senate health bill
While welcoming a “good-faith effort” by Sen. Robert Casey to improve the treatment of abortion in the Senate’s health reform… Read more Cardinal DiNardo urges fix on Senate health bill
Villa de San Antonio resident to bring Christmas joy to students
Santa is making a special visit to the kindergarten classes at Rhodes Elementary School on Dec. 18, thanks to the… Read more Villa de San Antonio resident to bring Christmas joy to students