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Circular Letter of the Archdiocese of Windhoek

KM 357 /08/ 2024 | August - December 2024
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For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Jeremiah 29:11

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CHRISM MASS HOMILY, ARCHDIOCESE OF WINDHOEK 15 April2025 Archbishop Liborius Ndumbukuti Nashenda, OMIReadings: 1.Isaiah 61:1-3abcd.6a.8b-9;…

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Mental health crisis in Europe: Church calls for strengthening families and spiritual support

A new study emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive vision of mental health care that treats the whole person and includes spiritual support as well as medical and clinical. [...]

Pope Leo XIV appoints Capuchin priest and former missionary to lead Florida diocese

The pope also accepted Wednesday the resignation of Bishop Frank J. Dewane, 76, who led the Diocese of Venice, Florida, since 2007. [...]

From seminarian in Nicaragua to priest in Miami: ‘I carry my people and my homeland in my heart’

The Ortega regime’s repression of the Catholic Church could not silence God's call to Cristhian Mendieta. Having fled Nicaragua as a seminarian, the young man was ordained to the priesthood [...]

U.S. government moves to seize land from New Mexico diocese to build border wall

The Diocese of Las Cruces has been named in a civil action seeking an eminent domain takeover of part of its land. [...]

U.S. bishop joins Slovaks honoring blessed bishop tortured by communists

Greek Catholic faithful gathered in the birthplace of Blessed Vasiľ Hopko, a bishop imprisoned and tortured under communism in Czechoslovakia, to mark 50 years since his death. [...]

Middle East & African News
Mental health crisis in Europe: Church calls for strengthening families and spiritual support

A new study emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive vision of mental health care that treats the whole person and includes spiritual support as well as medical and clinical. [...]

Pope Leo XIV appoints Capuchin priest and former missionary to lead Florida diocese

The pope also accepted Wednesday the resignation of Bishop Frank J. Dewane, 76, who led the Diocese of Venice, Florida, since 2007. [...]

From seminarian in Nicaragua to priest in Miami: ‘I carry my people and my homeland in my heart’

The Ortega regime’s repression of the Catholic Church could not silence God's call to Cristhian Mendieta. Having fled Nicaragua as a seminarian, the young man was ordained to the priesthood [...]

U.S. government moves to seize land from New Mexico diocese to build border wall

The Diocese of Las Cruces has been named in a civil action seeking an eminent domain takeover of part of its land. [...]

U.S. bishop joins Slovaks honoring blessed bishop tortured by communists

Greek Catholic faithful gathered in the birthplace of Blessed Vasiľ Hopko, a bishop imprisoned and tortured under communism in Czechoslovakia, to mark 50 years since his death. [...]

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Prayer of the Day

O loving messenger of the Incarnation, descend upon all those for whom I wish peace and happiness. Spread your wings over the cradles of the new-born babes, O thou who didst announce the coming of the Infant Jesus. Give to the young a lily petal from the virginal scepter in your hand. Cause the Ave Maria to re-echo in all hearts that they may find grace and joy through Mary. Finally, recall the sublime words spoken on the day of the Annunciation-- "Nothing is impossible with God," and ... [...]

Saint of the Day
Mental health crisis in Europe: Church calls for strengthening families and spiritual support

A new study emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive vision of mental health care that treats the whole person and includes spiritual support as well as medical and clinical. [...]

Daily Readings

Reading 1: Acts of Apostles 1:1-11, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 47:6-9, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 47:2-3, Gospel: Matthew 28:16-20, Reading 2: Ephesians 1:17-23 [...]