The Blessed John Baptist Scalabrini Bishop and Founder -A PORTRAIT
Continued II. Biographical Information Born at Fino Mornasco near Como on July 8 1839, the third of eight children, he attended the public high school in Como, where he showed a fine…
The Blessed John Baptist Scalabrini Bishop and Founder -A PORTRAIT
By—Father Stelio Fongaro translated by Father Peter P. Polo collaboration with Father Gino Dalpiaz I. Lovable Dignity “He who lives from faith not only loves God, but feels impelled to make…
From the Pastor’s Desk
Your gift to Project Advance has accomplished a great deal. You have made our community richer in faith and service. You have helped build our churches where we worship, our…
From the Pastor’s Desk
By Dr. Eduardo A new School Year is about to start, so joy, expectations, goals and excitement is on the air. Installation Mass is a beautiful ceremony that speaks about…
From the Pastor’s Desk
By Fr. Eduardo Quintero, CS I cordially greet you, dear parishioners. As you all know, we are starting a ministry at St Ann’s Parish. It is the richness of our charism, the…
A focus on vocations to the priesthood – 2. The Priest and Vocations
By Fr. Hien Nguyen It is always hard to promote vocations in a diocese and a Vocation Director seems to be the “lone ranger” who would receive no supports from…
A focus on vocations to the priesthood – The Church and Vocations – 1.5 Pastoral Formation
By Fr. Hien Nguyen During the different breaks in a school year especially for theologian students, they can be placed in different parishes to be formed pastorally. “The parish should…
A focus on vocations to the priesthood – The Church and Vocations – Intellectual Formation
By Fr. Hien Nguyen More so than ever in this contemporary world, with the advancement of technology, the increase of modern spirituality, the growth of new age philosophy, the influence…
A focus on vocations to the priesthood – The Church and Vocations – Imitate Mary
By Fr. Hien Nguyen It is important for the candidates to reserve a special place in their hearts for the Blessed Virgin Mary. Each in his own way through the…
A focus on vocations to the priesthood – The Church and Vocations – The Redemptive Sacrifice
By Fr. Hien Nguyen The Redemptive Sacrifice The candidates also need to centralize his life on the Eucharist as the “Summit and the Source” and by participating in this Paschal Mystery that…