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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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National Eucharistic Pilgrimage inspires wave of priestly and religious vocations

The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is bearing vocational fruit, with 26 of 45 former perpetual pilgrims discerning or pursuing priesthood, religious life, or other consecrated vocations. [...]

Pope Leo XIV: Make time for prayer and silence in the summer

The pontiff addressed the faithful during the July 12 Angelus at Castel Gandolfo, where he is currently on vacation. [...]

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after ‘brief and sudden illness’

The office of the long-serving South Carolina senator said he passed away on July 11. [...]

A month of married saints: July brings feast days of holy husbands and wives

Throughout the month of July, the Church celebrates the feast days of several holy married couples whose lives continue to inspire Catholic families today. [...]

At lunch with the poor, Pope Leo XIV calls on society to eliminate the causes of poverty, injustice

The Holy Father on July 11 hosted "Lunch with the Pope," a day of hospitality and fraternity at Borgo Laudato Si' within the papal gardens of Castel Gandolfo. [...]

Middle East & African News
Chicago Archdiocese investigates sex abuse accusation against activist priest

The Archdiocese of Chicago has withdrawn Father Michael Pfleger from ministry to review an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor in an instance that allegedly occurred more than 30 [...]

Summer pilgrimage to Brazil’s Basilica Shrine of the Divine Eternal Father draws 4 million

From June 26 to July 5, the faithful from across the country traveled to the Basilica Shrine of the Divine Eternal Father to give thanks for answered prayers and present [...]

Caracas Archdiocese reports Venezuela earthquakes damaged 25 churches

Like so many other buildings in the archdiocese, churches also suffered damage. Due to the danger from structural damage, Masses are being held outdoors. [...]

Syro-Malabar Church in the U.S. gathers for joyful celebration of unity

After liturgical disputes in India nearly led to a schism in 2025, the Syro-Malabar community came together July 9–12 in Chicago to honor its 25th year as an official eparchy [...]

Indian court upholds Hindu prayers in state schools, calls them ‘moral instruction’

The Chhattisgarh High Court dismissed as “premature” a challenge to a government order mandating Hindu prayers in schools, prompting concern from Christian leaders. [...]

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Prayer of the Day

St. Michael, the Archangel! Glorious Prince, chief and champion of the heavenly hosts; guardian of the souls of men; conqueror of the rebel angels! How beautiful art thou, in thy heaven-made armor. We love thee, dear Prince of Heaven! We, thy happy clients, yearn to enjoy thy special protection. Obtain for us from God a share of thy sturdy courage; pray that we may have a strong and tender love for our Redeemer and, in every danger or temptation, be invincible against the enemy of our ... [...]

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Chicago Archdiocese investigates sex abuse accusation against activist priest

The Archdiocese of Chicago has withdrawn Father Michael Pfleger from ministry to review an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor in an instance that allegedly occurred more than 30 [...]

Daily Readings

Reading 1: Isaiah 7:1-9, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 48:2-8, Gospel: Matthew 11:20-24 [...]