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Godfather ban: Sicilian Catholic diocese suspends naming of godparents at baptism for 3 years

October 21, 2021

Rome Newsroom, Oct 20, 2021 / 06:10 am There will be no godfathers named in the Sicilian archdiocese of Catania for the next three years due to a decree issued by the archbishop that came into full effect this month. Archbishop Salvatore Gristina of Catania has said that he decided to temporarily suspend the naming

Our children deserve better

June 01, 2021

At this time of year, many of our young people receive the sacraments of Holy Communion, Penance and Confirmation. These are happy occasions. But what is evident is that the preparation that children receive for the sacraments is far less rigorous than it once was, even taking remote learning into account. Whereas previous generations would

Bishop of Leeds lowers Confirmation age in an attempt to increase numbers

September 28, 2016

Bishop Marcus Stock said he was concerned about the number of baptised Catholics who were not confirmed

Jesus suffers with all, Pope says after confirming ill teenager

September 12, 2016

Giuseppe Chiolo, who is being treated at an oncology ward in a Florence hospital, wrote to the Pope with a request to meet him

Morning Catholic must-reads: 02/07/15

July 02, 2015

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If Mass is dull, shop around

March 19, 2015

In a thriving London parish the catechists often ask me to give a talk to parents on how to keep their children Catholic

Morning Catholic must-reads: 03/10/14

October 03, 2014

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Debate: Are we leaving Confirmation too late?

January 28, 2011

Should the Church revert to confirming children before they receive First Holy Communion? Or would that lead to a diminished understanding of the faith?