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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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Cubans are coming to parishes saying they haven’t eaten in days, bishop laments

In a country where deprivation is the norm, the situation is exacerbated by deteriorating infrastructure and the U.S. fuel embargo. People are hungry and the Church is striving to meet [...]

Young Catholics drive record crowds for Chartres Pilgrimage in France

Nearly 20,000 people from 22 countries took part in the three-day walk. An internal study of the pilgrims this year looked at their faith, practice, and motivations. [...]

2 brothers ordained priests on same day in Brazil, fulfilling ‘God’s dream,’ bishop says

Taking different paths to the priesthood, two brothers were ordained on May 23 in their childhood parish, where they had served as altar boys and sang in the choir. [...]

Charles Zech, professor who launched papal-approved church management program, dies at 79

The professor founded and led the Center for Church Management at Villanova University, where he taught economics for years. [...]

Churchgoers hear about political, social issues in U.S. from pulpit, Pew survey says

White evangelical Protestants and U.S. Catholics were the most likely to report that clergy recently spoke about abortion. [...]

Middle East & African News
Cubans are coming to parishes saying they haven’t eaten in days, bishop laments

In a country where deprivation is the norm, the situation is exacerbated by deteriorating infrastructure and the U.S. fuel embargo. People are hungry and the Church is striving to meet [...]

Young Catholics drive record crowds for Chartres Pilgrimage in France

Nearly 20,000 people from 22 countries took part in the three-day walk. An internal study of the pilgrims this year looked at their faith, practice, and motivations. [...]

2 brothers ordained priests on same day in Brazil, fulfilling ‘God’s dream,’ bishop says

Taking different paths to the priesthood, two brothers were ordained on May 23 in their childhood parish, where they had served as altar boys and sang in the choir. [...]

Charles Zech, professor who launched papal-approved church management program, dies at 79

The professor founded and led the Center for Church Management at Villanova University, where he taught economics for years. [...]

Churchgoers hear about political, social issues in U.S. from pulpit, Pew survey says

White evangelical Protestants and U.S. Catholics were the most likely to report that clergy recently spoke about abortion. [...]

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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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Cubans are coming to parishes saying they haven’t eaten in days, bishop laments

In a country where deprivation is the norm, the situation is exacerbated by deteriorating infrastructure and the U.S. fuel embargo. People are hungry and the Church is striving to meet [...]

Daily Readings

Reading 1: 1 Peter 2:9-12, Reading 1: 1 Peter 2:2-5, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 100:2-5, Gospel: Mark 10:46-52 [...]