Tag: church history
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Together We Go Forward: Cardinal Brislin Reflects on 75 Years of Southern African Hierarchy and the Pope’s First Consistory
Introduction: A milestone of faith and organization “Together we go forward” is more than a motto. It captures the sense of shared purpose echoed by Cardinal Wilfrid Brislin as he marks 75 years since the formal establishment of the Southern African Catholic hierarchy. In 1951, the church in the region moved from a loosely connected…
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Together We Go Forward: 75 Years of the Southern Africa Catholic Hierarchy and the Pope’s First Consistory
Commemorating a Solid Foundation: The 1951 Establishment The Southern African Catholic Church marked a turning point in 1951 with the formal establishment of a regional hierarchy. This move created distinct dioceses, appointed bishops, and gave rise to a bishops’ conference tasked with guiding liturgy, education, and pastoral outreach across a landscape of diverse languages, cultures,…
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New EWTN docuseries commemorates 100th anniversary of Christ the King
Overview: A Milestone Commemorated on the Feast of Christ the King On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the feast of Christ the King, EWTN has released a four-part docuseries titled “The Kingship of Christ.” The project, announced as the liturgical calendar converges on November 23, invites viewers to reflect on the foundational Catholic…
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Missionaries Reflect on Experiences at Church Historic Sites in Palmyra, New York
Fresh Reflections at a Historic crossroads On a clear September morning in Palmyra, New York, a diverse group of visitors gathered outside the Sacred Grove Welcome Center. The day’s program brought together missionaries, local guides, and curious travelers who came to learn about the early history of the Church and the places that shaped it.…
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Missionaries Reflect on Experiences at Church Historic Sites
Setting the Scene: Visitors and Missionaries at a Historic Turning Point On a cool September morning in Palmyra, New York, a group of visitors gathered outside the Sacred Grove Welcome Center as clear skies stretched overhead. The day’s purpose was to walk in the footsteps of church history, but the conversations that flowed through the…