Public celebrations for Holy Week, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter are canceled
MILWAUKEE -- The Archdiocese of Milwaukee has canceled all public celebrations for Holy Week, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter -- in all parishes.Archbishop Jerome Listecki issued the following statement on the Archdiocese website:
MILWAUKEE -- The Archdiocese of Milwaukee has canceled all public celebrations for Holy Week, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter -- in all parishes.Archbishop Jerome Listecki issued the following statement on the Archdiocese website:
FOX6 to present Catholic Mass on-air twice on Sundays beginning March 22
MILWAUKEE -- Many churches in southeast Wisconsin have stopped Sunday services -- and that includes all of the Milwaukee Archdiocese.Beginning this Sunday, March 22, FOX6 will air Catholic Mass twice on Sundays.
MILWAUKEE -- Many churches in southeast Wisconsin have stopped Sunday services -- and that includes all of the Milwaukee Archdiocese.Beginning this Sunday, March 22, FOX6 will air Catholic Mass twice on Sundays.
'We'll get through this:' Milwaukee Archdiocese suspends public Masses through April 3
MILWAUKEE -- The Archdiocese of Milwaukee suspended all public Masses through Friday, April 3.
MILWAUKEE -- The Archdiocese of Milwaukee suspended all public Masses through Friday, April 3.
Milwaukee Archdiocese suspends all public celebration of Masses beginning Wednesday, March 18
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecki announced on Monday, March 16 that effective on Wednesday, March 18, all public celebration of Masses will be suspended throughout the Archdiocese.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecki announced on Monday, March 16 that effective on Wednesday, March 18, all public celebration of Masses will be suspended throughout the Archdiocese.
Archbishop Listecki talks about dispensation from Sunday Mass obligation: 'Be reasonable'
MILWAUKEE -- Archbishop Jerome Listecki is asking worshippers on Friday, March 13 to hold onto their faith in these times of uncertainty.This week, the decision was made for Catholics not to feel obligated to attend Sunday Mass until March 29.There are also new guidelines to avoid the potential spread of coronavirus during Mass.
MILWAUKEE -- Archbishop Jerome Listecki is asking worshippers on Friday, March 13 to hold onto their faith in these times of uncertainty.This week, the decision was made for Catholics not to feel obligated to attend Sunday Mass until March 29.There are also new guidelines to avoid the potential spread of coronavirus during Mass.
Archbishop Listecki: Catholics are free of obligation to attend Sunday Mass for a couple weeks
MILWAUKEE -- The Archdiocese of Milwaukee announced on Thursday, March 12 that Archbishop Jerome Listecki has dispensed Catholics from their obligation to attend Sunday Mass due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19, the coronavirus.A news release says the dispensation will cover the next two weeks, including Masses for Sundays March 15, 22, and 29.
MILWAUKEE -- The Archdiocese of Milwaukee announced on Thursday, March 12 that Archbishop Jerome Listecki has dispensed Catholics from their obligation to attend Sunday Mass due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19, the coronavirus.A news release says the dispensation will cover the next two weeks, including Masses for Sundays March 15, 22, and 29.
'Catholics for Trump' event set for March 19 in Milwaukee postponed due to coronavirus
MILWAUKEE -- President Donald Trump's scheduled "Catholics for Trump" event scheduled for March 19 at the Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee was postponed Wednesday, March 11 due to coronavirus.Catholics have been on the winning side of presidential elections since 1976.
MILWAUKEE -- President Donald Trump's scheduled "Catholics for Trump" event scheduled for March 19 at the Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee was postponed Wednesday, March 11 due to coronavirus.Catholics have been on the winning side of presidential elections since 1976.
Jury trial begins for Pewaukee priest accused of sexually assaulting girl during confession
WAUKESHA -- The jury trial began Monday, March 9 for a Pewaukee priest accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl.
WAUKESHA -- The jury trial began Monday, March 9 for a Pewaukee priest accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl.
Coughing Pope Francis won't attend Lenten retreat; 34 coronavirus deaths in Italy
VATICAN CITY — A coughing Pope Francis told pilgrims gathered for the traditional Sunday blessing March 1 that he canceled his participation at a week-long spiritual retreat in the Roman countryside because of a cold.
VATICAN CITY — A coughing Pope Francis told pilgrims gathered for the traditional Sunday blessing March 1 that he canceled his participation at a week-long spiritual retreat in the Roman countryside because of a cold.
Pope Francis equates violence against women to profaning God
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis is pinning much of his hopes for a more peaceful world in the new year on women, saying violence against them is akin to profaning God and calling for them to be increasingly involved in making major decisions.In his homily Wednesday in St.
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis is pinning much of his hopes for a more peaceful world in the new year on women, saying violence against them is akin to profaning God and calling for them to be increasingly involved in making major decisions.In his homily Wednesday in St.
Pope Francis: Sorry I lost patience with hand-shaker who yanked me
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has apologized for hitting the hand of a well-wisher who grabbed him and yanked him toward her.In his new year's wishes to the public in St.
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has apologized for hitting the hand of a well-wisher who grabbed him and yanked him toward her.In his new year's wishes to the public in St.
Pope Francis offers hope against darkness in Christmas Day message
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis offered a Christmas message of hope Wednesday against darkness that cloaks conflicts and relationships in large parts of the world from the Middle East to the Americas to Africa.The pope told tens of thousands of tourists, pilgrims and Romans gathered in St.
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis offered a Christmas message of hope Wednesday against darkness that cloaks conflicts and relationships in large parts of the world from the Middle East to the Americas to Africa.The pope told tens of thousands of tourists, pilgrims and Romans gathered in St.
Pope's Amazon synod proposes married priests, female leaders
VATICAN CITY — Catholic bishops from across the Amazon called Saturday for the ordination of married men as priests to address the clergy shortage in the region, an historic proposal that would upend centuries of Roman Catholic tradition.The majority of 180 bishops from nine Amazonian countries also called for the Vatican to reopen a debate on ordaining women as deacons, saying "it is urgent for the church in the Amazon to promote and confer ministries for men and women in an equitable manner."The proposals were contained in a final document approved Saturday at the end of a three-week synod on the Amazon, which Pope Francis called in 2017 to focus attention on saving the rainforest and better ministering to its indigenous people.The Catholic Church, which contains nearly two dozen different rites, already allows married priests in Eastern Rite churches and in cases where married Anglican priests have converted.
VATICAN CITY — Catholic bishops from across the Amazon called Saturday for the ordination of married men as priests to address the clergy shortage in the region, an historic proposal that would upend centuries of Roman Catholic tradition.The majority of 180 bishops from nine Amazonian countries also called for the Vatican to reopen a debate on ordaining women as deacons, saying "it is urgent for the church in the Amazon to promote and confer ministries for men and women in an equitable manner."The proposals were contained in a final document approved Saturday at the end of a three-week synod on the Amazon, which Pope Francis called in 2017 to focus attention on saving the rainforest and better ministering to its indigenous people.The Catholic Church, which contains nearly two dozen different rites, already allows married priests in Eastern Rite churches and in cases where married Anglican priests have converted.
Pope canonizes John Henry Newman, 19th-century theologian
VATICAN CITY — With Prince Charles looking on, Pope Francis on Sunday canonized Cardinal John Henry Newman, praising the 19th-century Anglican convert who became an influential, unifying figure in both the Anglican and Catholic churches.Francis quoted from one of Newman's most famous hymns, "Lead, Kindly Lights," as he presided over Mass on Sunday before an estimated 50,000 people in a sun-drenched St.
VATICAN CITY — With Prince Charles looking on, Pope Francis on Sunday canonized Cardinal John Henry Newman, praising the 19th-century Anglican convert who became an influential, unifying figure in both the Anglican and Catholic churches.Francis quoted from one of Newman's most famous hymns, "Lead, Kindly Lights," as he presided over Mass on Sunday before an estimated 50,000 people in a sun-drenched St.
Archdiocese of Milwaukee celebrates 175th anniversary with 'Rock the Block' service event
MILWAUKEE -- Tthe Archdiocese of Milwaukee, in celebration of its 175th anniversary, scheduled seven days of service for its parishes.
MILWAUKEE -- Tthe Archdiocese of Milwaukee, in celebration of its 175th anniversary, scheduled seven days of service for its parishes.
Pope's visit to Thailand will also be a family reunion
UDON THANI, Thailand — Catholics in Thailand are celebrating the official announcement of the first papal visit in 35 years, but one 77-year-old nun in a far-flung corner of the country has a connection that makes the occasion particularly special.Pope Francis is due to arrive in Thailand on Nov. 20 for a four-day visit, the first leg of an Asia trip that will also take him to Japan, Catholic officials announced Friday.The pontiff's arrival will lead to a reinvigoration of belief among the nearly 400,000 faithful here.
UDON THANI, Thailand — Catholics in Thailand are celebrating the official announcement of the first papal visit in 35 years, but one 77-year-old nun in a far-flung corner of the country has a connection that makes the occasion particularly special.Pope Francis is due to arrive in Thailand on Nov. 20 for a four-day visit, the first leg of an Asia trip that will also take him to Japan, Catholic officials announced Friday.The pontiff's arrival will lead to a reinvigoration of belief among the nearly 400,000 faithful here.
Pope to leaders: Take drastic action now on climate change
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis is urging governments to show the "political will" to take drastic steps to deal with climate change and says it's time to abandon dependence on fossil fuels.Francis issued the appeal in a message Sunday, Sept. 1, the start of several weeks of prayer by Christians to raise political awareness about pollution and exploitation of natural resources.He also wants people to reflect on "thoughtful and harmful" daily decisions about consumption and "self-centered" attitudes toward Creation.Francis said that at the U.N Climate Action Summit later in September, "governments will have the responsibility of showing the political will to take drastic measures" to achieve as quickly as possible zero net greenhouse gas emissions and to limit average the average increase in global temperature in line with the Paris climate accords.
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis is urging governments to show the "political will" to take drastic steps to deal with climate change and says it's time to abandon dependence on fossil fuels.Francis issued the appeal in a message Sunday, Sept. 1, the start of several weeks of prayer by Christians to raise political awareness about pollution and exploitation of natural resources.He also wants people to reflect on "thoughtful and harmful" daily decisions about consumption and "self-centered" attitudes toward Creation.Francis said that at the U.N Climate Action Summit later in September, "governments will have the responsibility of showing the political will to take drastic measures" to achieve as quickly as possible zero net greenhouse gas emissions and to limit average the average increase in global temperature in line with the Paris climate accords.
Pope Francis, urging prayers, says Amazon forest vital for our Earth
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis said Sunday that the Amazon forest is vital for our Earth and is urging prayers that fires there are quickly controlled.Francis added his voice to the chorus of international concern that the blazes in Brazil will have grave repercussions on the world's environmental health.The pontiff, who is from the neighboring South American nation of Argentina, told the public in St.
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis said Sunday that the Amazon forest is vital for our Earth and is urging prayers that fires there are quickly controlled.Francis added his voice to the chorus of international concern that the blazes in Brazil will have grave repercussions on the world's environmental health.The pontiff, who is from the neighboring South American nation of Argentina, told the public in St.
Pope prays for victims of 3 US mass shootings in a week
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis offered prayers for the dead and the injured in three U.S. mass shootings this week.Francis told a crowd gathered in St.
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis offered prayers for the dead and the injured in three U.S. mass shootings this week.Francis told a crowd gathered in St.