Monthly Archives: September 2012

Toe the line or get out – Priest from Good Shepherd Church Andheri

A lady cantor  from Good Shepherd church who chose to support what she felt is the truth was told by a priest to stop singing in the church. Read the letter below which is self explanatory.As you are all  aware … Continue reading

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ASIA/INDIA – Bollywood Movie: blasphemous scenes towards Christians have been cut out

ITALIANO | ESPAÑOL | ENGLISH | FRANÇAIS | PORTUGUÉS | DEUTSCH | CHINESE | ARABIC SATURDAY, 29/09/2012 12:57 [GMT +1] Information service of the Pontifical Mission Societies since 1927 ASIA 2012-09-28 ASIA/INDIA – Bollywood Movie: blasphemous scenes towards Christians have … Continue reading

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Priest bans yoga for ‘being incompatible with Catholic faith’

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/religion/9567412/Priest-bans-yoga-for-being-incompatible-with-Catholic-faith.html Priest bans yoga for ‘being incompatible with Catholic faith’ A row has erupted over a priest banning yoga from a church hall because the class was ”not compatible” with the Catholic faith. Father John Chandler from the church said … Continue reading

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The 50 Catholic churches closed by Bishop Richard Lennon: Whatever happened to …?

Whatever happened to the 50 churches closed by Bishop Richard Lennon of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland? Bishop Lennon, beginning in 2009, closed 50 churches over a 15-month period, citing too few people in the pews, too few dollars in … Continue reading

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Bishop Thomas Burns warns campaigners over St Winefride’s church

Campaigners fighting to save their Catholic church have been warned to “politely back off” by a bishop or risk being left without a place of worship. The Bishop of Menevia, the Right Reverend Thomas Burns, wants to demolish St Winefride’s … Continue reading

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Protest and Prayer Procession held against two Bollywood movies

Previous StoryNext Story 27 Sep 2012 Hindustan Times (Mumbai) Prayer and protest ZoomBookmarkSharePrintTranslate   SATISH BATE/HT Catholic groups protest against the portrayal of their community in Bollywood movies on Wednesday. They held a procession from St Peter’s church to the … Continue reading

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Catholics demand deletion of objectionable scenes in ‘Kamaal..

Catholics demand deletion of objectionable scenes in ‘Kamaal.. STANLY PINTO , TNN | Sep 26, 2012, 07.41PM IST Read more:Kya Super Kool Hai Hum|Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal|Censor Board|Catholic groups|Bollywood|Association of Concerned Catholics 0 Asrani in ‘Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal’More Pics Catholic groups … Continue reading

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The Case of the “Bishop with a Human Face” Dismissed by the Pope and Slovakian archbishop’s removal remains contentious item

At the end of last spring, an article from http://www.chiesa focused on the many cases of bishops asked to resign by the Vatican because they were seen as no longer capable of fulfilling their office, or, in the case of … Continue reading

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Lady Gaga attacks the Pope over gay marriage views

Lady Gaga has hit out at the Pope by insisting that his views on gay marriage do “not matter to the world”. In the past, the ‘Born This Way’ singer has angered certain sections of the religious community – most … Continue reading

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Anger of Bishop who wants to knock down 140-year-old church and build flats in its place as parishioners rise up in protest

A furious bishop has hit out at his own parishioners for attempting to save a 140-year-old church from demolition. The Right Rev Thomas Burns, Bishop of Menevia, has accused protesters of ‘delaying tactics’ after their campaign held up plans for … Continue reading

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