by John Freund, CM | Jan 30, 2013 | Church, News
“Catholic schools are centers for the New Evangelization for families of a variety of socio-economic backgrounds and diverse cultures,” said Bishop Joseph P. McFadden of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. “The unique atmosphere of our Catholic schools is a...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 28, 2013 | Church, Evangelization, News
Canadian Vincentian Lynn L’Heureux offers this insight… We are ordinary people called by God as Paul was. We sin, we get angry and we make many mistakes. God, however, is quite extraordinary, and he does extraordinary works with ordinary and imperfect...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 24, 2013 | Church
(Romereports.com) In addition to Facebook and MySpace, there are a myriad of social networks tailored to each person’s preferences. You can find one for motorcycle enthusiasts, dog lovers, and even for those looking for homes abroad. So it’s no surprise...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 23, 2013 | Church
The Catholic News Service reports. ” The Vatican launched a new “Pope App” on the eve of the release of the pope’s World Communications Day message, which will be dedicated to social networks as important spaces for evangelization. The new app provides live...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 21, 2013 | Church
Who was the first pope to appear on film: Leo XIII, [1878 – 1903] in 1896. make a radio broadcast: Pius XI, [1922 – 1939] c. 1931. have a ‘full-length’ movie made about him: Pius XII, [1939 – 1958], in 1942 the movie called ‘Pastor Angelus‘ (angelic...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 19, 2013 | Church, Evangelization, News
“What did Frances Cabrini and Elizabeth Seton have in common? Both fit the criteria given by Pope Benedict XVI for “new evangelizers.” They both “had the experience of being healed by God, through Jesus Christ,” and they both overcame...