Vatican modifies distribution of ashes for Ash Wednesday
The Congregation for Divine Worship releases a note laying out the procedures priests around the world are to follow for the distribution of ashes at the start of Lent.
Immense joy at double Diaconate Ordinations despite masks and social distancing
Seminarians Arthur John and Andy Borine Tingadon have publicly declared their intention to pursue Holy Orders to the immense joy of the diocesan faithful despite masks and social distancing.
Gethsemane Pilgrimage Centre builds Retreat house
The construction of Bethany Home started in the middle of February 2020. It is a hostel to accommodate visitors attending renewal programmes, seminars, recollections, retreats, or special group activities
Bedside care: Rome priest chronicles ministering while sick with COVID-19
Before 19 November, Father Valerio Bortolotti’s Facebook posts had been the usual updates and reminders about parish activities, formation courses and video-recorded Masses outdoors with lax mask usage among the celebrants.
MCO forces postponement of ruling on use of ‘Allah’ by Christians
The High Court has again deferred delivering its ruling on a judicial review application by a Sarawakian to use the word “Allah” for the purpose of religious education.
13 Christians killed every day in the world because of their faith
The non-Governmental organization Open Doors releases its annual “World Watch List” report that lists the top 50 countries where Christians are most persecuted for their faith.