9+ hour ago  (335+ words) Father Robert Marva O. F. M. Cap. , is provincial minister of the St. Augustine Chapter (Pittsburgh) Father Robert Marva O. F. M. Cap. , provincial minister of the St. Augustine Province in Pittsburgh, has known Bishop-elect Emilio Biosca Ag'ero, O. F. M. Cap. , for 40 years. Only two years apart in…...

9+ hour ago  (303+ words) Opening the Catholic Bishops" Conference of the Philippines" 132nd plenary assembly, Archbishop Gilbert Garcera said the Church must proclaim the Gospel more effectively, especially among poor, marginalized and vulnerable people living in society"s peripheries. "A question raised by some brother…...

13+ hour, 31+ min ago  (667+ words) The Holy Name of Mary Rydalmere Parish celebrated the culmination of a long, eight-year journey with the blessing of its new presbytery and parish centre during a joyful Mass led by Bishop Vincent Long Van Nguyen OFM Conv, Bishop of…...

22+ hour, 34+ min ago  (247+ words) A parish has officially welcomed its new priest in a special celebration. St William of York RC Church in Stanmore marked the start of Fr Julio Albornoz's ministry with a community event on Sunday, July 5. Fr Albornoz takes up the…...

16+ hour, 24+ min ago  (1069+ words) ROME " A picturesque Swiss settlement surrounded by vineyards and tall mountains was the site of an act that this week rocked the Catholic Church. In a five-hour, ritual-filled ceremony attended by hundreds of robed priests and beamed around the world,…...

14+ hour, 43+ min ago  (674+ words) July 8, 2026 Daniel Payne News Briefs 0 Print The Washington Archdiocese saw two episcopal ordinations while the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston welcomed a new bishop from Washington. Two U. S. dioceses welcomed three new bishops this month with ordinations and installations in both the Archdiocese…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (491+ words) A date has been set to install the new Catholic Diocese of Venice bishop in Florida. Bishop-elect Emilio Biosca Ag'ero at 2 p. m. Saturday, July 11, will succeed Bishop Frank J. Dewane who has served since 2007. The installation will be at St. John XXIII…...

19+ hour, 25+ min ago  (480+ words) Two U. S. dioceses welcomed three new bishops this month with ordinations and installations in both the Archdiocese of Washington, D. C. , and the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. In Washington, D. C. , Cardinal Robert Mc Elroy ordained Bishop Gary Studniewski and Bishop Robert Boxie III into the…...

21+ hour ago  (571+ words) Children of Kingstree United Methodist Church, joined by volunteers, welcome incoming Pastor the Rev. Grayson Fallaw with a "WELCOME" message during his first Sunday with the congregation. The Rev. Dr. George Howle bids farewell to the Kingstree United Methodist Church…...

22+ hour, 30+ min ago  (314+ words) The Catholic Diocese of Venice in Florida will celebrate the Episcopal Ordination and Installation of His Excellency the Most Reverend Emilio Biosca Ag'ero, O. F. M. Cap. , Saturday, July 11, at 2 p. m. at St. John XXIII Catholic Church in Fort Myers. Bishop Biosca, a Capuchin…...