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Circular Letter of the Archdiocese of Windhoek

KM 357 /08/ 2024 | August - December 2024
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For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Jeremiah 29:11

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Agreement allows daily pastoral access at Illinois ICE facility, faith leaders say

A Chicago-based Catholic and Christian advocacy group said it has struck a deal allowing “daily pastoral visits” to a federal immigration facility in Broadview, Illinois. [...]

U.S. Catholic bishops urge immigration reform to uphold ‘God-given dignity’ in budget bill

Fifty‑four people have died in ICE custody since the start of fiscal 2025. [...]

U.S. bishops plan Sacred Heart consecration, issue agenda for June meeting

The bishops' conference is set to hold its 2026 Spring Plenary Assembly in Orlando on June 10–12. [...]

Leo XIV laments that after receiving confirmation, many young people ‘disappear from the parish’

Speaking to a group of young people soon to be confirmed, Pope Leo XIV encouraged perseverance in the faith and emphasized that faith is lived in community, not in isolation. [...]

Archdiocese of Baltimore proposes nearly $170 million settlement for abuse victims

The vast majority of the settlement would come from insurance contributions, according to a filing from the archdiocese. [...]

Middle East & African News
Agreement allows daily pastoral access at Illinois ICE facility, faith leaders say

A Chicago-based Catholic and Christian advocacy group said it has struck a deal allowing “daily pastoral visits” to a federal immigration facility in Broadview, Illinois. [...]

U.S. Catholic bishops urge immigration reform to uphold ‘God-given dignity’ in budget bill

Fifty‑four people have died in ICE custody since the start of fiscal 2025. [...]

U.S. bishops plan Sacred Heart consecration, issue agenda for June meeting

The bishops' conference is set to hold its 2026 Spring Plenary Assembly in Orlando on June 10–12. [...]

Leo XIV laments that after receiving confirmation, many young people ‘disappear from the parish’

Speaking to a group of young people soon to be confirmed, Pope Leo XIV encouraged perseverance in the faith and emphasized that faith is lived in community, not in isolation. [...]

Archdiocese of Baltimore proposes nearly $170 million settlement for abuse victims

The vast majority of the settlement would come from insurance contributions, according to a filing from the archdiocese. [...]

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Prayer of the Day

O loving messenger of the Incarnation, descend upon all those for whom I wish peace and happiness. Spread your wings over the cradles of the new-born babes, O thou who didst announce the coming of the Infant Jesus. Give to the young a lily petal from the virginal scepter in your hand. Cause the Ave Maria to re-echo in all hearts that they may find grace and joy through Mary. Finally, recall the sublime words spoken on the day of the Annunciation-- "Nothing is impossible with God," and ... [...]

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Agreement allows daily pastoral access at Illinois ICE facility, faith leaders say

A Chicago-based Catholic and Christian advocacy group said it has struck a deal allowing “daily pastoral visits” to a federal immigration facility in Broadview, Illinois. [...]

Daily Readings

Reading 1: Acts of Apostles 20:28-38, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 68:33-36, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 68:29-30, Gospel: John 17:11-19 [...]