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11 September 2007
AMERICA - The social communicator profession and its challenges in Latin America
Bogota (Agenzia Fides) - To offer space for reflection on the social communicator profession and the ethical challenges posed by the context of Latin America, a Latin American Congress on the Ethics of Communication is b ...
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25 July 2007
AMERICA/EL SALVADOR - Hydroelectric power stations: Bishops say errors of the past must be avoided, people must receive fair retribution for property, and be given homes and land to work
San Salvador (Agenzia Fides) - "For the good of the Family and the development of the country " is the title of a statement issued by the Bishops of El Salvador with regard to a plan to construct new dams and hydroelectr ...
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25 July 2007
AMERICA/COSTA RICA - "A Life Project" National Youth Day 28 July closes Youth Month: some 10,000 young people will take part
San José (Agenzia Fides) - On Saturday 28 July the Catholic Church in Costa Rica will celebrate the annual National Youth Day organised by the local Church. Some 10,000 young people will take part in special prayers, re ...
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24 July 2007
AMERICA/ARGENTINA - The present situation of violence can be overcome by “hearts made new and converted to God” says Archbishop Arancedo calling a day of prayer, fasting and reflection on Friday 27 July
Santa Fe (Agenzia Fides) - Concerned at the present situation of violence in Santa Fe de la Vera Cruz Archbishop José María Arancedo and the council of priests have stated their commitment to promote peace of heart and ...
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24 July 2007
AMERICA/MEXICO - Catholic Hospital of Our Lady of Salvation marks 60 years of healthcare
Morelia (Agenzia Fides) - This year the Catholic Hospital of Nuestra Señora de la Salud in Morella, the main city in the central Mexican state Michoacan is marking its 60th anniversary
The hospital was an initiative o ...
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23 July 2007
AMERICA/BRAZIL - Time to listen to God, share testimony and pray: 26th Meeting of Catholic Charismatic Renewal Latin America commemorate 40th anniversary of Catholic Charismatic Renewal world Movement
São Paulo (Agenzia Fides) - The 26th Meeting of Catholic Charismatic Renewal Latin America will take place 24 to 28 July at the Community's premises in Canção Nova, Cachoeira Paulista (SP). The meeting, the most impor ...
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23 July 2007
AMERICA/ARGENTINA - Pastoral Letter in view of beatification of Zeffirino Namuncurá who longed to be a priest among his people and “never stopped being a missionary”
Patagonia (Agenzia Fides) - The Bishops of the Patagonia-Comahue region have addressed a Pastoral Letter to the Catholics of Argentina in view of the beatification on 11 November 2007 of Zeffirino Namuncurá, in Chimpay ...
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20 July 2007
AMERICA/ UNITED STATES - Pastoral Fund of Solidarity for the Church in Africa: US Catholics support 51 programmes in Africa
Washington (Agenzia Fides) - Through its Pastoral Fund of Solidarity for the Church in Africa, in this month of July 2007 the Catholic Church in America will donate $ 628,000 to support 51 programmes on that continent. T ...
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20 July 2007
AMERICA/BOLIVIA - Bishops say Constitution must respect universal rights, values and principles shared by most Bolivians and recall National Day of Prayer for Peace 27 July
La Paz (Agenzia Fides) - "We Live in Hope" is the title of a message issued by the Catholic Bishops of Bolivia in which they appeal to all Catholics to be the " the light of the world " at this time when the "state and s ...
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19 July 2007
AMERICA/BRAZIL - Saint Filippo Smaldone Youth Centre in Anapolis: point of reference for formation, guidance and support for young people and pastoral care for deaf persons
Anàpolis (Agenzia Fides) - On 24 July in Anàpolis, in the Brazilian state of Goias, the Archbishop of di Lecce, Italy. Archbishop Cosmo Francesco Ruppi and Sr Maria Longo the Mother General of the Salesian Sisters of ...
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19 July 2007
AMERICA/ARGENTINA - Archbishop of Rosario calls for pro-life network: “Everyone can join this mission because commitment pro-life is not only for believers, it is for everyone"
Rosario (Agenzia Fides) - The Archbishop of Rosario in Argentina, Archbishop. José Luis Mollaghan, in a recent pastoral letter expressed concern for cultural changes today including “an unexplainable change with regar ...
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18 July 2007
AMERICA/PERU - Peru prepares to consecrate the nation to the Blessed Virgin Mary: “an act of faith and trust and commitment to live baptismal promises every moment of life” Great Continental Mission begins
Chimbote (Agenzia Fides) - At the end of August Peru during a National Eucharistic Congress in Chimbote (see Fides 28/6/2007) Peru will be consecrated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The decision was made by the Peruvian Bis ...
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18 July 2007
AMERICA/ARGENTINA - 3rd National Mission Congress: intensify missionary animation and cooperation; respond to mission call launched by CELAM 5; prepare to take part in 3rd American Mission Congress in Quito
Buenos Aires (Agenzia Fides) - "Pentecost continues, Argentina listens and responds" is the theme of the 3rd National Mission Congress to be held 18 - 20 August in San Nicolás de los Arroyos, province of Buenos Aires. T ...
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17 July 2007
AMERICA/CUBA - 3rd National Holy Childhood Meeting thanks God for 15 years of activity since re-birth and reflects on new mission projects
Camaguey (Agenzia Fides) - Some 396 Holy Childhood children and 72 leaders representing all eleven dioceses in Cuba took part in the 3rd National Holy Childhood Meeting in Camaguey, Cuba, 13 - 15 Fr. Raúl Rodríguez Dag ...
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17 July 2007
AMERICA/MEXICO - "Young people disciples and missionary of Jesus Christ": some 12,000 expected to take part in 9th national Youth Mission Congress to carry "Christ to the ends of the earth"
Guadalajara (Agenzia Fides) - "Young people disciples and missionary of Jesus Christ" is the theme of Mexico's 9th national Youth Mission Congress 26 to 29 July in Guadalajara, organised jointly by the national Pontific ...
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