America

• 13 February 2008
  AMERICA/VENEZUELA National Youth Day, February 17, to thank God for the gift of youth and for the young people that dedicate their lives to evangelisation Caracas (Agenzia Fides) - This coming Sunday, February 17, will be the “National Youth Day 2008,” with the title, “The Youth: Witness and Prophet today in Venezuela by the Power of the Holy Spirit.” The initiati ...
• 13 February 2008
  AMERICA/BRAZIL - Declaration from Aparecida on the Defence of Life: “Legislation cannot be founded upon mere political consensus; it must be based on a moral code that stems from a positive natural order.” Aparecida (Agenzia Fides) - “Legislation cannot be founded upon mere political consensus; it must be based on a moral code that stems from a positive natural order,” is what is stated in the “Declaration from Apare ...
• 12 February 2008
  AMERICA - New Evangelisation, the Great Continental Mission, and the growth of secularism in society under study for North and South American bishops New York (Agenzia Fides) - The 35th meeting of the Bishops of the Catholic Church in America is being held in Huntington, New York, 11 to 14 February 2008, attended by bishops from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bis ...
• 12 February 2008
  AMERICA/VENEZUELA ­ Extraordinary Assembly of Bishops to address food supply crisis, increased violence, and the relations between Colombia and Venezuela Caracas (Agenzia Fides) ­ The crisis of food supply which comes as a result of the oil embargo placed on the PDVSA, the increase in violence, and the serious difficulties in the relation between Colombia and Venezuela ...
• 12 February 2008
  AMERICA/ECUADOR ­ Episcopal Conference presents new liturgical book: “Celebrate Singing,” an instrument for formation and guide for singing in celebrations of the Sacraments Quito (Agenzia Fides) ­ On February 11, feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, a presentation was held of the new Liturgical Song Book “Celebrate Singing,” a publication put out by the Ecuadorian Episcopal Conference, thro ...
• 8 February 2008
  AMERICA/PERU - Almsgiving at the start of Lent: “a specific way to assist those in need and, at the same time, exercise that self-denial that frees us from attachment to worldly goods." Lima (Agenzia Fides) - “Almsgiving, coming to the aid of others brings us closer to God and can become an instrument of true conversion and reconciliation with Him and with our brothers,” says the Archbishop of Truji ...
• 8 February 2008
  AMERICA/ECUADOR - Catholic Church’s rapid response to volcanic eruption of Tungurahua Quito (Agenzia Fides) - The volcano Tungurahua, located in the centre of Ecuador, once again erupted on Wednesday, February 6, spewing forth a cloud of ashes 10 kilometres high and glowing volcanic rock, amidst intense ...
• 8 February 2008
  AMERICA/ARGENTINA - “We are all part of the Church; it’s time to share”: Lenten Campaign in support of evangelisation. Buenos Aires (Agenzia Fides) - “We are all part of the Church; it’s time to share” is the theme of the Campaign in support of the Church, sponsored by the Episcopal Conference of Argentina for its fourth consecuti ...
• 8 February 2008
  AMERICA/BOLIVIA - Appeal for flood victims: “Let us create an authentic chain of support.” Holy Father’s help sent to victims via Pontifical Council Cor Unum La Paz (Agenzia Fides) - The number of victims and evacuees in Bolivia continues to increase with the onslaught of floods caused by the natural phenomena, “La Niña,” that since November has left its mark on six of t ...
• 7 February 2008
  AMERICA/UNITED STATES - Collection for Church in Central And Eastern Europe Washington (Agenzia Fides) - “Love is the only light” is the theme for the 2008 Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. This year, the Collection will be conducted by most Catholic parishes on Februa ...
• 7 February 2008
  AMERICA/COLOMBIA - Message at the Closing of Bishops’ Assembly: “The Church joins in the cry of the Colombian people and the international community to demand the freeing of all hostages” Bogota (Agenzia Fides) - At the close of their Plenary Assembly held last week (see Fides 24/1/2008, 29/1/2008), the Colombian Bishops issued a statement manifesting their position and commitment in regards to the recent ...
• 7 February 2008
  AMERICA/ECUADOR - Munera Campaign 2008 announced with the theme, “Human Dignity: A Commitment for Everyone!” Quito (Agenzia Fides) - Yesterday, the Ecuadorian Bishops’ Conference (CEE) announced the beginning of the Lenten Aid Campaign: MUNERA 2008 that will have as its theme this year: “Human Dignity: A Commitment for Ever ...
• 6 February 2008
  AMERICA/BRAZIL - Launching of Brotherhood Campaign in defence of human life Brazil (Agenzia Fides) - The Brazilian Bishops Conference has begun their 45th Brotherhood Campaign today, February 6th, Ash Wednesday. This year, the Campaign’s theme is, “Brotherhood and the defence of life” and ...
• 6 February 2008
  AMERICA/COLOMBIA - “Sharing with Joy”: Lenten Campaign to bring aid to victims of natural disasters Bogotá (Agenzia Fides) - As Lent begins, so too does the Campaign for Communication of Goods that each year is sponsored by the National Secretariate for Social Pastoral Work (SNPS/Caritas Colombia) with the goal of hel ...
• 5 February 2008
  AMERICA/COSTA RICA - The Church in Costa Rica prepares to study working paper and choose delegation to send to Third America Mission Congress CAM3 San José (Agenzia Fides) - The Catholic Church in Costa Rica continues to follow a plan drafted by the Pontifical Mission Societies and the National Mission Council in preparation for the Third America Mission Congress ...