Osservatore Romano - March 26, 2008: On Holy Thursday Morning, 20 March, the Holy Father celebrated the Chrism Mass in St Peter's Basilica. The following is a translation of the Pope's Homily, given in Italian. |
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Applications to join Corpus Christi Seminary in 2009 will close on 30th September 2008. |
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(L'Osservatore Romano, 13 Feb, 2008) On Friday, 1 February, the Holy Father paid his traditional afternoon visit to the Roman Major Seminary, located behind the Lateran Basilica, to celebrate the feast of its Patroness, Our Lady of Trust. |
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Rome, Feb. 15, 2008 (CWNews.com) - The prefect of the Congregation for Religious has lamented that many Catholic priests are neglecting their duties under the pressure of conforming to secular culture. |
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Q.1 What is a Catholic Priest? A. The priest is a baptized man who has received the sacrament of Holy Orders. He has been ordained to the priesthood in a special ceremony, "to feed the Church by the word and grace of God"; consecrated for a special mission, he builds up the People of God and works for the salvation of others. |
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