Catholic news for Saturday, August 22

The Diocese of Ventimiglia–San Remo will celebrate the Festa della Madonna Pellegrina on September 6, 2026. The event will include the entrustment of the entire diocese to the Virgin.

SourcesDiocese of Ventimiglia–San Remo

Bishop José Luis Canto Sosa delivered a homily on August 23, 2026. The homily was part of a Eucharistic celebration. The readings included Isaiah 22:19-23 and Romans 11:33-36.

SourcesDiocese of San Andrés Tuxtla

Bishop Giovanni will preside over a solemn liturgy for the feast of San Genesio, patron of the Diocese of San Miniato. The liturgy will take place at 21:30 in the Vico Wallari archaeological area. Participation in the Mass will be accompanied by a plenary indulgence.

SourcesDiocese of San Miniato

The Diocese of Milano highlights the "Madonna delle torri" painting by Bartolomeo Suardi. The painting features symbolic elements and historical references. It is one of the treasures of the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana.

SourcesDiocese of Milano

Archbishop Mario Iceta writes a weekly letter for Sunday, August 23, 2026. The letter is published on the Archdiocese of Burgos website.

SourcesArchdiocese of Burgos

Hội Mân Côi Giáo họ Hương La celebrates feast of Mary Queen and thanks for the end of term. The event took place in Giáo họ Hương La. The Diocese of Bac Ninh reported the event.

SourcesDiocese of Bac Ninh

The Paróquia Santo Antônio celebrated 79 years of Porciúncula's emancipation with a Santa Missa. The event was attended by faithful and municipal authorities. A photographic exhibition marked the centenary.

SourcesDiocese of Campos

The Diocese of Timika celebrates 52 years of YPPK with the theme 'Berkarakter dalam nilai, unggul dalam prestasi, dan berwawasan global'. The theme emphasizes the importance of character, achievement, and global awareness in education. The diocese aims to form whole individuals with faith, honesty, responsibility, discipline, love, and concern for others.

SourcesDiocese of Timika

Hiệp Đoàn Gioan Tông Đồ Và Augustinô celebrated 10 years. The celebration took place at Tân Cương. The event was attended by members of the organization.

SourcesDiocese of Bac Ninh

The Diocese of Campos Pastoral da Criança leaders met at Paróquia Menino Jesus de Praga e Imaculada Conceção. The event was attended by representatives from various parishes. Pe. Ademir Mendonça was present.

SourcesDiocese of Campos

The Seminário Diocesano Maria Imaculada participated in the Encontro de Seminaristas da Província Eclesiástica de Niterói. The meeting was held in Nova Friburgo and included a formation led by Dom Joel Portela. The event aimed to promote formation, fraternity, and communion among seminarists.

SourcesDiocese of Campos

The Diocese of Kuala Lumpur invites unmarried adults aged 22-39 to a gathering on 30 August 2026. The event will be held at the Church of St. Anne, Port Klang, Selangor. Admission is free.

SourcesDiocese of Kuala Lumpur

The Pastoral Arquidiocesana do Turismo and Sebrae held a forum on religious tourism in Salvador. The forum discussed new paths to strengthen faith routes in the city. It took place at the Sebrae headquarters.

SourcesDiocese of São Salvador da Bahia

The Archdiocese of Tegucigalpa has published a homily for Sunday 21 A C. The homily is titled “Seguir, creer, anunciar.”

SourcesArchdiocese of Tegucigalpa

The Diocese of Kontum has published a pastoral letter on the use of media. The letter is part of the diocese's 2025-2026 pastoral year.

SourcesDiocese of Kontum