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24 November 2008
AMERICA/ECUADOR - Bishops begin their Plenary Assembly on “Mission and Family,” in the Galapagos Islands, now raised to Apostolic Vicariate
Galapagos (Agenzia Fides) – From November 24-28, the Ecuadorian Bishops will be holding their CCXI Plenary Assembly on San Cristobal Island, Galapagos, on the theme: “Mission and Family.”
In the first part of the ...
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21 November 2008
AMERICA/ANTILLES - “Pro Orantibus” Day - Nuns from the Benedictine Monastery of Our Lady of the Assumption in Saint Lucia, go to Africa
Saint Lucia (Agenzia Fides) – The Monastery of Coubaril is located on the island of Saint Lucia, in the Antilles, a former English colony that gained its independence in 1979, while remaining part of the British Common ...
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21 November 2008
AMERICA/CHILE - Sunday, November 23, International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church: “to unite ourselves to all Christians throughout the world who suffer persecutions, threats, and discrimination.”
Santiago de Chile (Agenzia Fides) – This Sunday, November 23, Solemnity of Christ the King, the Church in Chile will celebrate the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. It will be a special moment to j ...
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21 November 2008
AMERICA/COLOMBIA - Marian pilgrimage held after two years of the first phase of the National Campaign of “a million Rosaries for peace in Colombia and the liberation of all captives”
Bogota (Agenzia Fides) – A pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Chiquinquira, held on November 16, marked the close of the first stage of the national campaign: “a million Rosaries for peace in Colombia and the li ...
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20 November 2008
AMERICA - All Latin America celebrates the Day of Prayer and Action for Children
Bogota (Agenzia Fides) – All of Latin America is celebrating “the Day of Prayer and Action for Children,” promoted by the Latin American Bishops' Council (CELAM), the Latin American Council of Churches (CLAI), as w ...
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20 November 2008
AMERICA/COLOMBIA - Diocese of Tumaco denounces threats and intimidation used against pastoral ministers working in defense of life and the rights of the people
Tumaco (Agenzia Fides) – The Colombian Bishops' Conference has expressed its concern, denouncing the threats and intimidation used against pastoral ministers in the Diocese of Tumaco, as has been denounced as well by t ...
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20 November 2008
AMERICA/NICARAGUA - Bishops ask “that all constitutional, juridical, and democratic recourses be used in finding a solution to the present crisis” and launch the Continental Mission in Nicaragua
Managua (Agenzia Fides) - “As the Bishops of Nicaragua, we wish to ratify and express our concern and grief as pastors, for the violence taking place in various parts of the nation, which is re-opening deep wounds that ...
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19 November 2008
AMERICA/URUGUAY - “Pastoral da Criança Internacional” founded to reduce infant and mother mortality rates, malnutrition, domestic violence, and the integral development of children
Montevideo (Agenzia Fides) – On November 18, in Montevideo (Uruguay), marked the founding of the “Pastoral da Criança Internacional – Childhood Ministry,” whose purpose is to promote activities geared towards th ...
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19 November 2008
AMERICA/URUGUAY - The President's veto considered as “a true lesson for all politicians on the defense of life”
Montevideo (Agenzia Fides) - “A true lesson for Latin America.” Those were the words used by Fabiola Morales, Vice-President of the Peruvian Congress, in describing the veto signed by Uruguay's President Tabare Vasqu ...
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19 November 2008
AMERICA/VENEZUELA - Bishops recall the moral obligation of all citizens to vote, and exhort the National Council to use precision in carrying out its role in regional elections
Caracas (Agenzia Fides) – The Bishops of the country are making various appeals to the faithful, asking that they go out to vote on November 23, in a spirit of peace, without tension or violence. On Sunday, some 17 mil ...
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18 November 2008
AMERICA/BRAZIL - “The Continental Mission is a mission on the part of the continent for the entire world. It should be a permanent mission and last our entire life,” PMS National Director tells Agenzia Fides
Rome (Agenzia Fides) - “The Church in Brazil is very active in the missionary field. We have sent 1,860 missionaries out to the entire world and we are now working very intensely in the area of childhood and youth miss ...
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18 November 2008
AMERICA/DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - Bishops present several observations on the draft bill on religious associations
Santo Domingo (Agenzia Fides) – The Dominican Bishops' Conference (CED), through its Commission on Legal Affairs, has presented the Justice Commission of the House of Representatives with a copy of its observations on ...
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17 November 2008
AMERICA/BOLIVIA - Cardinal Julio Terrazas tells Agenzia Fides: “After the Ad Limina visit, one is given a renewed spirit to continue serving our dioceses in Bolivia.”
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - “After having been on retreat on La Verna (Italy), after having been with all those who work with the Holy Father and having been with him personally in the Ad Limina Apostolorum visit, o ...
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17 November 2008
AMERICA/NICARAGUA - Plenary Assembly of Bishops begins today, November 19, and will conclude with a consecration of the country to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
San Rafael (Agenzia Fides) – The Bishops' Conference of Nicaragua will be celebrating its Plenary Assembly in San Rafael del Norte, Jinotega, from November 17-19. During the Assembly, the Bishops will reflect on the so ...
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17 November 2008
AMERICA/ARGENTINA - Bishops propose a goal for the bicentennial anniversary of the country: eradicate poverty and promote integral development for all people
Buenos Aires (Agenzia Fides) - “Looking towards the bicentennial celebration of 2010-2016, we believe in that there is a possibility for making the eradication of poverty and the integral development of all people, a n ...
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