Catholic news for Monday, July 27

Jakub Disman is ordained as a deacon in Litoměřická diecéze. The ordination took place in Kostel sv. Kryštofa v Kryštofově údolí. Stanislav Přibyl officiated the ceremony.

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A Catholic considers attending a nondenominational church's praise and worship night for the music and prayer. The event is not a Catholic service. The question is whether it is wrong for a Catholic to attend.

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Archbishop William E. Lori talks with 12 teens about artificial intelligence, technology, and faith. They discuss the limitations of AI. The conversation explores the intersection of technology and humanity.

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Sr Cecilia Joseph Dulik OP celebrates 25 years as a Dominican Sister of St Cecilia. Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP praises her vocation and the congregation's mission of Catholic education. She is principal of St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School.

SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

All Saints Parish in Liverpool marked World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly with a celebration. The event included music and connection. It was part of a program to honor grandparents and elderly parishioners.

SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

The Catholic Weekly publishes an article on protecting art and faith in a pluralist society. The article discusses freedom of speech and artistic freedom. It emphasizes the importance of respecting what others hold sacred.

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Archbishop Anthony Fisher says Catholics can object to performances that mock the Eucharist. He warns artistic freedom should not depend on religious ridicule. Fisher speaks out on the importance of respecting sacred beliefs.

SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

Fr Eduardo Orilla runs City2Surf to raise funds for a perpetual Eucharistic adoration chapel. He thanks God for his cancer recovery. The chapel will be built with the raised funds.

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Pope Leo XIV leaves the Apostolic Palace in Castel Gandolfo and returns to the Vatican after over three weeks of rest. He greets those gathered outside the residence and blesses several children as he departs.

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The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is taking a special collection to support Catholic Relief Services' response to earthquakes in Venezuela. The collection will be taken up in parishes on Aug. 15-16. The funds will aid humanitarian efforts.

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The Pastoral da Comunicação held a national meeting with 1500 agents from all over Brazil. The meeting was held at the Centro de Eventos Padre Vitor Coelho de Almeida in Aparecida. The theme of the meeting was "Evangelização em Movimento: a dimensão pastoral da comunicação"

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Father J. Collin Poston discusses his personal journey through illness and recovery on Catholic Review Radio. He highlights the role of faith and community support in transforming suffering. His story is one of hope and strength.

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Archbishop William E. Lori celebrates the funeral Mass of Ann Theresa O’Neill. He remembers her faith journey and miraculous healing through St. Elizabeth Ann Seton's intercession. The Mass took place in Emmitsburg.

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France marks 10 years since Father Hamel's murder. President Emmanuel Macron commemorated Father Hamel in a post. The event honors Father Hamel's message of forgiveness.

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Sister Marie McDonnell, IHM, dies at 87. She was formerly known as Sister Mary Suzanne. She died in Camilla Hall.

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Sister M. Margaret Gradl, IHM dies in Camilla Hall. She was a Sister, Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary for 70 years.

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Archbishops Cordileone and Lohse are appointed to the Apostolic Signatura. The Apostolic Signatura is the Church's supreme tribunal. It oversees the administration of justice in the Catholic Church.

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Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo calls for stronger cooperation between Catholic Churches in Africa and Asia. He made the call at the 12th FABC Plenary. The goal is to address shared challenges.

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