Leaders wish Indians Christmas

Indian president, prime minister and vice president joined other political leaders across India to greet Indians on the occasion of Christmas.
President Pratibha Devisingh Patil greeted “fellow citizens” on the occasion of Christmas saying the festival reminds “all of us of the profound message of Lord Jesus Christ to promote peace, unity and harmony in society [...]

Christmas tradition lasts 200 years

In a unique tradition continued for two centuries in Patna, Christians and non-Christians alike seek the blessings of the parish priest of the city’s oldest church during Christmas.
The church known as Padri Ki Haveli (priest’s mansion) has also become a tourist attraction for its splendor and antiquity.
As the huge wrought-iron gates swing open, one is [...]

Christmas program cheers Bhopal victims

Bhopal archdiocese organized a Christmas program for Bhopal gas leak survivors on the 25th anniversary of the world’s biggest industrial disaster.
They cut Christmas cake, sang carol songs and dined with some 200 survivors on Dec. 23 near the tragedy site in Bhopal, capital of Madhya Pradesh.
“Sharing the meal with the survivors during Christmas assures them [...]

Orissa victims to sing carols at India Gate

Some victims of last year’s anti-Christian violence in Orissa will sing carols at New Delhi’s India Gate on Dec. 25 in an effort to spread the Christmas message of peace and joy.
The Delhi Archdiocese is organizing the program aimed also to bring reconciliation among warring groups.
“Christmas carols will be sung by the victims of Kandhamal [...]

Indian priest punished for stealing

A Catholic priest from India working in Canada has been sentenced to 18 months of house arrest for stealing thousands of dollars from a church.
But a deacon of St. Augustine of Canterbury in Virden says he and many members of the congregation have forgiven Father Raju Madanu for stealing the collection money from their church.
“He [...]

Ha Noi gets record ordinations, but not enough

Despite a record number of ordinations in Ha Noi archdiocese recently, the Church here still does not have enough clergy to serve its nearly 350,000 Catholics, says a local priest.
Archbishop Joseph Ngo Quang Kiet of Ha Noi on Dec. 22 ordained 14 priests in the compound of Saint Joseph’s Major Seminary.
Father Joseph Nguyen Khac Que, [...]

Christmas party raises record sum for orphans

The Church’s Jinde Charities has collected a record 300,000 yuan (US$43,900) at its annual Christmas fundraising party, 40 percent more than last year.
The money will be used to support one year of living and medical expenses for 100 orphans, with physical and intellectual disabilities, who are in Church care nationwide, says organizer Hu Limin.The party [...]

Second Irish bishop resigns over scandal

An Irish prelate resigned on Dec. 23, second bishop to do so, following a government report into the sexual abuse of children by Catholic clergy.
Auxiliary Bishop Jim Moriarty of Kildare and Leighlin said in a statement that he has offered his resignation to the Vatican, reported CNN.
The prelate was not directly criticized in the Murphy Report, [...]

2009 passed under the sign of Africa: Pope

Pope Benedict XVI shared his Christmas greetings with members of Roman Curia Dec. 21, recalling the main events of the year in the Church, but stressed the importance of Church Africa.
“The year now drawing to a close passed largely under the sign of Africa,” said the Holy Father. In this context he mentioned his apostolic [...]

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