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  • The Church in Sri Lanka and the challenge of interreligious dialogue

    March 18, 2024 - 12:18pm

    We have arrived to the last episode of our visit to Sri Lanka with the MAGIS Foundation. What emerges is a vital Church, striving for full religious freedom and still waiting for answers on the 2019 Easter attacks, while struggling to overcome ongoing clericalism in its ranks.

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  • German Embassy to Holy See presents book on role of women in the Church

    March 18, 2024 - 10:10am

    The German Embassy to the Holy See holds a presentation to mark the publication of a booklet by the Herder-Verlag, entitled “God's Strong Daughters – Women and Offices in Catholicism Worldwide,” focusing on the ongoing Synod on synodality and the "question of women’s rights.”

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  • Israeli troops target Gaza’s main hospital

    March 18, 2024 - 9:13am

    The Israeli military has launched a raid in al-Shifa, the largest hospital in the Gaza Strip.

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  • Caritas urges EU candidates to prioritize solidarity

    March 18, 2024 - 9:10am

    The Catholic charity organization urges candidates in EU elections to prioritize policies that reflect the European values of solidarity, respect of human and social rights and global justice.

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  • No Excuses

    March 18, 2024 - 9:00am

    Vatican Media presents a Christmas story by Dale Recinella, a former Wall Street finance lawyer who, along with his wife Susan, acts as a chaplain for death row prisoners in Florida.

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Parish Flocknote

  • Lenten Afternoon of Recollection

    March 1, 2024 - 2:00pm
    Lenten Afternoon of Recollection Parishioners, their guests, and all throughout the Archdiocese are invited to join Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski and the clergy of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis for a Lenten Day of...
  • Email Scam

    February 26, 2024 - 9:58am
    Email Scam Good Morning. It has been brought to my attention that at least two members of our community have received an email purporting to be from me. These messages were sent from a fake gmail account and in one instance the...
  • Relics of St Jean De Brebeuf, SJ

    February 21, 2024 - 2:00pm
  • 77 Years Ago Today

    February 18, 2024 - 8:00am
    Archbishop Glennon -  Elevated to Cardinal February 18, 1946 February 18, 1946 - 77 years-ago today, St Louis Archbishop John Joseph Glennon was elevated to Cardinal. On Christmas Eve, 1945, it was announced that Glennon would...
  • Weekly Update

    February 16, 2024 - 1:03pm
    Schedule for February 17-19 Saturday, February 17 7:00 am Cathedral Open for Private Prayer and Devotion 8:00 am Mass - Mass for Prolife - Fr. Phil Krill 1:30 pm Rite of Election 3:30 - 4:30 pm Holy Hour - concluding with Evening...
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Vatican Daily Bulletin

  • Resignations and Appointments

    March 18, 2024 - 6:07am
    Resignation of auxiliary bishop of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

    Appointment of bishop of Zrenjanin, Serbia

     

    Resignation of auxiliary bishop of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

    The Holy Father has accepted the resignation from the office of auxiliary of the archdiocese of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, presented by Bishop Ramón Benito Ángeles Fernández, titular bishop of Febiana.

     

    Appointment of bishop of Zrenjanin, Serbia

    The Holy Father has appointed the Reverend Mirko Štefković, of the clergy of Subotica and diocesan bursar, as bishop of Zrenjanin, Serbia.

    Curriculum vitae

    Msgr. Mirko Štefković was born on 24 September 1977 in Subotica. After his high school diploma from the Paulinum Minor Seminary of Subotica, and military service, he studied philosophy at the Pontifical Urban Unviersity and theology at the Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome. He was ordained a priest on 29 June 2004. Upon returning to his diocese, after a year of pastoral activity, he was awarded a licentiate in fundamental theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in 2006.

    He has held the following offices: dean in a parish (2003-2004), secretary to the bishop and archivist of the Curia (2006-2021), master of ceremonies and director of the diocesan journal Zvonik (2007-2016), spokesperson of the diocese of Subotica (2007-2016) and diocesan bursar (from 2021 to date). Within the International Episcopal Conference of Saints Cyril and Methodius, he was the first adjunct secretary (2010-2015) and then secretary general (2016-2021).

    He speaks Croatian, Serbian, Hungarian, Italian, German and English.

  • Audiences

    March 18, 2024 - 6:07am
    This morning, the Holy Father Francis received in audience:

    - Dr. Najat Maalla M’jid, Special Representative of the Secretary General on Violence against Children;

    - Ms. Julie Sullivan, rector of Santa Clara University;

    - Frère Matthew, prior of Taizé;

    - Bishops of Umbria on their “ad Limina Apostolorum” visit;

    - His Eminence Cardinal Matteo Maria Zuppi, archbishop of Bologna, Italy; president of the Italian Episcopal Conference.

  • The Pope’s words at the Angelus prayer

    March 17, 2024 - 7:40am
    At midday today, fifth Sunday of Lent, the Holy Father Francis appeared at the window of his study in the Vatican Apostolic Palace to pray the Angelus with the faithful and pilgrims gathered in Saint Peter’s Square.

    The following are the Pope’s words of introduction to the Marian prayer:

     

    Before the Angelus

    Dear brothers and sisters, buongiorno !

    Today, fifth Sunday of Lent, as we draw closer to Holy Week, Jesus in the Gospel (cf. Jn 12:20-33) tells us something important: that on the Cross we will see His glory and that of the Father (cf. vv. 23, 28).

    But how is it possible that the glory of God manifest itself right there, on the Cross? One would think it happened in the Resurrection, not on the Cross, which is a defeat, a failure. Instead, today, talking about His Passion, Jesus says: “The hour has come for the Son of man to be glorified” (v. 23). What does He mean?

    He means that glory, for God, does not correspond to human success, fame and popularity; glory, for God, has nothing self-referential about it, it is not a grandiose manifestation of power to be followed by public applause. For God, glory is to love to the point of giving one’s life. Glorification, for Him, means giving Himself, making Himself accessible, offering His love. And this reached its culmination on the Cross, right there, where Jesus outspread God’s love to the maximum, fully revealing the face of mercy, giving us life and forgiving his crucifiers.

    Brothers and sisters, from the Cross, the “cathedra of God”, the Lord teaches us that true glory, that which never fades and makes us happy, is made up of giving and forgiveness . Giving and forgiveness are the essence of the glory of God. And for us, they are the way of life. Giving and forgiveness: very different criteria to what we see around us, and also within us, when we think of glory as something to receive rather than to give; something to possess instead of something to offer. No, worldly glory fades, and does not leave joy in the heart; it does not even lead to the good of all, but rather to division, discord, and envy.

    And so, we can ask ourselves: what is the glory I desire for myself, for my life, that I dream of for my future? That of impressing others with my prowess, my abilities, or the things I possess? Or the path of giving and forgiveness, that of the Crucified Jesus, the way of those who never tire of loving, confident that this bears witness to God in the world and makes the beauty of life shine? What kind of glory do I want for myself? Indeed, let us remember that when we give and forgive, God’s glory shines in us. Right there: when we give and forgive.

    May the Virgin Mary, who followed Jesus faithfully at the hour of His Passion, help us be living reflections of the love of Jesus.

     

    After the Angelus

    Dear brothers and sisters!

    I have learned with relief that in Haiti, a teacher and four of the six brothers religious of the Frères du Sacré-Cœur Institute, kidnapped 23 February last, have been freed. I ask for the release as soon as possible of the other two brothers and all those people still being held hostage in that beloved country, so fraught with violence. I invite all the political and social actors to abandon any personal interest and to engage in a spirit of solidarity in the pursuit of the common good, supporting a peaceful transition to a country that, with the help of the international community, may be equipped with solid institutions capable of restoring order and tranquillity among its citizens.

    Let us continue to pray for the populations tormented by war, in Ukraine, Palestine and Israel, and in Sudan. And let us not forget Syria, a country that has suffered greatly for a long time because of war.

    I greet all of you who have come to Rome, from Italy and many parts of the world. In particular, I greet the Spanish students from the “Camplus” network of university residences, parish groups from Madrid, Pescara, Chieti, Locorotondo and the parish of San Giovanni Leonardi in Rome. I greet the Saint Joseph Social Cooperative of Como, children from Perugia, the young people of Bologna on their journey towards the Profession of Faith, and candidates for Confirmation from Pavia, Iolo di Prato and Cavaion Veronese.

    I welcome with pleasure the participants in the Rome Marathon, a traditional celebration of sport and fraternity. Again this year, on the initiative of Athletica Vaticana , many athletes are involved in the “solidarity relays”, becoming witnesses of sharing.

    And I wish all of you a good Sunday. Please, do not forget to pray for me. Enjoy your lunch, and arrivederci !

  • Video Message of the Holy Father for the Mérida Holy Week

    March 16, 2024 - 3:05pm
    The following is the text of the video message sent by the Holy Father Francis on the occasion of the proclamation of the Holy Week of Mérida, Spain:

     

    Video Message of the Holy Father

    Dear confrères of Mérida, dear Emeritensians, brothers and sisters,

    Thank you for letting me take part in the Proclamation of your Holy Week, unique in the world, because very few cities can relive those days that changed the history of humanity in settings of over 2000 years of antiquity, contemporary to those in which Christ suffered the Passion.

    This year, as I participate in the prayer of the Via Crucis next to the Colosseum in Rome, I will keep in mind that you too will be celebrating in the impressive Roman amphitheatre of Mérida, which brings together faithful from all over the world.

    You also in the midst of the Eulalia Jubilee Year, in which you honour the figure of the child martyr Saint Eulalia, whose cult has turned Mérida into the cradle of Hispanic Christianity and a destination for pilgrimages throughout history.

    I remember perfectly when the archbishop of Mérida-Badajoz, Don Celso Morga, the mayor Antonio Rodríguez Osuna, and the president of the Saint Eulalia Association, Luis Miguel González, came to Rome to explain to me all the projects that are being undertaken in this important jubilee year.

    I now address all the Confraternities of Mérida, all of them, who work throughout the whole year to ensure that the Holy Week leaves a sign, an indelible and permanent sign in the life of all those who contemplate the Stations of Penance. It is not a show; it is a proclamation of our salvation, and therefore it must leave a sign.

    In this year’s Lenten Message, I recalled that during Holy Week it is necessary to devote time to prayer, to welcome the Word of God, to stop like the Samaritan before the wounded brother: “Love of God and love of neighbour are one love… In the presence of God, we become brothers and sisters, more sensitive to one another”, instead of imaging them as enemies and increasingly separating ourselves from them.

    Holy Week is a time of grace, let us not forget; it is a time of grace that the Lord gives us so that we can open the doors of our hearts, our parishes, our confraternities. To “open” and to “go out” is what we are asked to do in Holy Week, to open the heart and go towards Jesus and others, and also to bring the light and joy of our faith. Always go out! And do so with the love and tenderness of God, with respect and patience, knowing that we give our hands, our feet, our heart, but it is God who guides us and shows us the way.

    Dear Emeritensian brothers and sisters, I pray for you, especially for the families who have a loved one who is sick, for those who are alone, for those in need, for those who are experiencing economic difficulties, and also for the young, who are the present and the future of the Confraternity of Mérida.

    I wish you a fruitful Holy Week under the protection of Saint Eulalia, and I send you my Blessing, and I ask you, please, not to forget to pray for me. Thank you!

  • Message of condolence of the Holy Father on the death of His Holiness Neofit, Metropolitan of Sofia and Patriarch of the Orthodox Church of Bulgaria

    March 16, 2024 - 9:42am
    Message

    To His Eminence Yoan Metropolitan of Varna and Veliki Preslav Locum tenens of the Patriarchal Throne Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church

    I learned with deep sorrow of the death of your beloved Patriarch, His Holiness Neofit, who was a great witness to the faith of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church, and I send heartfelt condolences to you, to the Holy Synod over which you preside, and to the entire Bulgarian Orthodox Church.

    His Holiness Neofit gave valued service to the Gospel and to dialogue, and despite his many sufferings remained a man of humility and joy, an example of a life consecrated to the Lord and his Church. Since the Body of Christ on earth – the Church – is the gateway into the life of the Risen Lord, so for the Christian faithful, death marks a passage from this world to Life Eternal. Thus, it is our prayerful hope that His Holiness Neofit is now living “where there is neither sorrow nor pain nor groaning” ( Trisagion for the dead ).

    I assure Your Eminence, the Holy Synod and all the members of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church of a special remembrance in my prayers, that Jesus Christ, who “rose from the dead, conquered death by his death and gave us life” ( Paschal Troparion ), may fill your hearts with consolation and peace.

    FRANCIS

    Rome, Saint John Lateran, 15 March 2024

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