ARCHDIOCESE WILL CELEBRATE A MASS OF THANKSGIVING FOR HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS

March 18, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information contact: 
Angie Shelton
Community Relations Specialist
Phone: 314-792-7101

Most Reverend Robert J. Carlson, Archbishop of St. Louis,   will  celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving for His Holiness Pope Francis on Thursday, March 21, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis, 4431 Lindell Boulevard.

 Most Reverend Edward M. Rice, Auxiliary Bishop of St. Louis, Most Reverend Robert J. Hermann, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of St. Louis, Reverend Monsignor Mark S. Rivituso, Vicar General of St. Louis, and Very Reverend Douglas W. Marcouiller, Jesuit Provincial Superior of the Missouri Province, will concelebrate the Mass.

 “Let us come together to offer prayers and support for the new Holy Father, Pope Francis, as he begins his Pontificate as Shepherd of the Universal Church,” Archbishop Carlson said. “Catholics around the world and in the Archdiocese of St. Louis have already learned much from the early actions of Pope Francis. We find comfort in the gentleness of his Jesuit spirituality, which is uniquely blended with his devotion to St. Francis of Assisi. His demonstrated humility, service and openness are surely a beacon of hope for all people.”

Archbishop Carlson will impart an Apostolic Blessing on those gathered for the Mass of Thanksgiving. This can only be done 3 times each year. The other two occasions will be Christmas and Easter.

 The Mass will be streamed live on the archdiocesan website at stlouisreview.com/popefrancis. A recorded version will be available within the hour following Mass at the same web address.

 Members of the media will be allowed to take pictures and shoot video inside the Cathedral. A representative from the Archdiocese will assist you with where you are permitted to work. You will not be allowed on, near, or beyond the communion rail. A staff member will need to escort you upstairs if you wish to gather photos from the choir loft. If you are a member of the press, please park on Newstead or Maryland on a first-come, first-serve basis.

 

 

Archdiocesan Director of Hispanic Ministry F. Javier Orozco, PhD to deliver keynote address at the National Association of Pastoral Musicians meeting of the St. Louis Chapter

Posted on March 14, 2013 - 10:40am

Please join the St. Louis Chapter of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) on Monday, March 18, 2013 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1115 S. Florissant Rd, Ferguson, MO 63121, at 7:30pm. This year’s theme is “Conversion, Communion, and Solidarity: Thoughts about Liturgy and Music from a Hispanic Perspective.” 

All are welcome to attend, click here for detailed information. 

Press Conference on Pope Francis

Posted on March 13, 2013 - 5:26pm

Con Nuestro Santo Padre Francisco I . In union with our Holy Father Francis I

Posted on March 13, 2013 - 4:01pm

Con Nuestro
Santo Padre Francisco I
Con júbilo y agradecimiento expresamos nuestra oración al Dios de la vida por esta bendición que nos brinda en nuestro Santo Padre Francisco I.

Como ya lo pidió el Santo Padre en su primera oración, oramos por él y nuestra Iglesia.   Y de manera especial, recordamos a nuestra comunidad hispana.  Recordamos nuestra devoción, también, a San Francisco, ejemplo de compromiso evangélico y de fe vivida en servicio a los  pobres.    Que nuestra fe y cultura hispana continúen siendo fuentes de gracia que lleven a todos a conocer más íntimamente a Nuestro Señor Jesus Cristo.

~ Oficina de Ministerio Hispano

In union with our Holy Father Francis I
With joy and gratitude we expressed our prayer to God for this wonderful blessing we have been given in our Holy Father Francis I.

In keeping with our Holy Father’s first prayer, we pray for him and our Church.  And in a special way, we remember our Hispanic community. We remember our devotion, also, to St. Francis, our model of evangelical faith and a faith lived in service of the poor.  May our Hispanic faith and culture continue to be channels of grace that lead others to a closer relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ.

~ Office of Hispanic Ministry

CARDINAL JORGE BERGOGLIO ELECTED POPE

March 13, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information contact: 
Angie Shelton
Community Relations Specialist
Phone: 314-792-7101

New Roman Pontiff hails from Argentina. Takes the name Pope Francis

St. Louis, MO — Today in Rome the College of Cardinals elected Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio as the next Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. Cardinal Bergoglio will take the name Pope Francis. A Jesuit who hails from Argentina, he is 76 years old. Pope Francis is considered to be a champion of the poor and has a Masters in Chemistry. He is known to be a skilled administrator. For local reaction from Archbishop Robert Carlson, a press conference will take place today at 3 p.m. today at Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury. The press conference will be streamed live at livestream.com/archstl and Archbishop Carlson will take questions from the media following a brief statement.

HABEMUS PAPAM: WE HAVE A POPE

March 13, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information contact: 
Angie Shelton
Community Relations Specialist
Phone: 314-792-7101

Archdiocese of St. Louis to hold press conference at 3 p.m. today

St. Louis, MO — Today in Rome after the second round of balloting, white smoke appeared from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel. The Archdiocese of St. Louis offers our prayers and support for our new Holy Father as he prepares for his Pontificate as Shepherd of the Universal Church. A follow-up press release will be issued when the name of the new pontiff is announced.

 A press conference will take place today at the Cardinal Rigali Center. It will be streamed live on livestream.com/archstl and Archbishop Carlson will take questions from the media following a brief statement.

Pot O' Gold

Posted on March 13, 2013 - 9:51am

This Friday and Saturday, St. Patrick's Center is hosting their Pot O' Gold drive at St. Louis area grocery stores, restaurants, banks and other sites to help raise money for homeless people and those at risk at becoming homeless! Visit http://www.stpatrickcenter.org/2012/05/01/pot-o-gold-2/ for more information!

Archbishop Carlson to deliver keynote at 4th Annual St. Louis Mission Congress

Posted on March 12, 2013 - 11:50am

Please join the Pontifical Mission Societies at the 4th Annual St. Louis Mission Congress – March 23, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Cardinal Rigali Center, 20 Archbishop May Drive, St. Louis, MO 63119. This year’s theme is “Missionaries of Faith”, connecting with the Year of Faith. Most Reverend Robert J. Carlson, Archbishop of St. Louis, will be our Keynote Speaker. Cost of the Mission Congress is $10 per person, payable to: Society for the Propagation of the Faith, 20 Archbishop May Drive, St. Louis, MO 63119. Please write on the check memo: Mission Congress. Registration due by March 21, 2013. For further information, contact Sue Spavale at the Mission Office at 314-792-7662 or email missions@archstl.org. Thank you!

PAPAL CONCLAVE BEGINS TODAY IN ROME

March 12, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information contact: 
Angie Shelton
Community Relations Specialist
Phone: 314-792-7101

Catholics in the Archdiocese of St. Louis are asked to pray for Cardinals

 St. Louis, MO — As the conclave begins today in Rome, we pray in a special way for the Cardinals who will elect the next Holy Father. This is a historic time for the Church, a time of deep prayer and reflection for Catholics worldwide and in the Archdiocese of St. Louis. We thank Benedict XVI for his great service to Christ Jesus and to the Church, and we pray for the Chair of Saint Peter, which will soon be filled by the next Bishop of Rome and Shepherd of the Universal Church. In the interim, we wait upon the decision of the Holy Spirit and we take comfort in the words of the 1 Samuel, “I will raise up for myself a faithful priest, who shall do according to what is in my heart and in my mind. I will build him a sure house and he shall go in and out before my anointed one forever.”

Visit www.stlouisreview.com/papacy for all the latest in papal coverage including FAQs on the theology and history of the papacy.

 

Tickets Still Available for the Friday & Saturday Performances of "George Washington Slept Here" -- Sunday is Now Sold Out

Posted on March 11, 2013 - 11:18am

Tickets are still available for the Friday & Saturday perfomances of "George Washington Slept Here", but Sunday's performance is now Sold Out.

The Broadway comedy, presented by the Fr. Scheid Players and the Catholic Youth Apostolate, portrays the trials and tribulations of Newton Fuller, who always wanted "a little place in the country to call his own”.  He deals with no windows, no water, no roof, bad neighbors, the attempted elopement of his daughter with a would-be actor, a rich uncle who has no money, and a nephew who is a nightmare. In the end the Father of Our Country saves the day as he rides to the rescue.

The play features three priests, Fr. Terry Borgerding, Msgr. Norbert Ernst, and Fr. Bill Wigand, plus many talented youth and adult lay people from the Archdiocese of St. Louis.  This year marks the group’s 33rd anniversary of presenting Broadway plays, reviews, and musicals featuring Archdiocesan clergy and laity to raise funds for the youth programs of the Catholic Youth Apostolate.

Performance dates are:           

  • Friday, April 12 at 8:00 pm
  • Saturday, April 13 at 8:00 pm
  • Sunday, April 14 at 3:00 pm - SOLD OUT

All performances will be at the Cardinal Rigali Center’s John Paul II Auditorium,  20 Archbishop May Drive in Shrewsbury, Missouri.

All tickets are $10, and seating is reserved.  Seating capacity is limited so we encourage you to order your tickets early.  To order tickets, please fill out the Ticket Order Form  and mail it to the address shown on the form.  For additional ticket information, please contact Bridget Allen at (314) 792-7625 or email bridgetallen@archstl.org.

To further help support the Catholic Youth Apostolate you may wish to consider placing an ad in our program book. This is a great opportunity to send a congratulatory message to one of the performers or to bring awareness of your business or service.  The deadline for placing an ad is March 29th.  To place an ad, please mail your check along with the  Play Ad Form.  For more information about placing an ad, please contact Ann Widner at (314) 792-7612 or email annwidner@archstl.org.

Thank you for your continued support of the Catholic Youth Apostolate!

Catholic Cub Day 2013 - Scouting God's World!

Posted on March 8, 2013 - 12:03pm

Catholic Cub Day is a day retreat for Cub Scouts and Webelos.  It's an annual event held at Cub World, which is part of Beaumont Scout Reservation, and it is designed to encourage boys to grow in their relationship with God and each other in a family -based atmosphere.  They day also provides an opportunity for the boys to work on several of the many faith formation programs offered by the Office of Catholic Scouting, including Footsteps of the American Saints, Pope John Paul II, the Rosary Patch program and Duty to God. 

Filled with activities such as crafts, games, and field sports, Catholic Cub Day is a day of faith and fun for the scouts and their parents and leaders.   Jennifer Trousdale, Event Coordinator for the Office of Catholic Scouting Ministry, sees firsthand what an impact the retreat has on the participants:  "Involving Scouts in faith development while they're having fun out in nature - weaving those two aspects of their lives together - helps build a stronger foundation of faith.  The scouts discover that God can be found in the ordinary and fun parts of their lives."

Catholic Cub Day 2013 will take place on Saturday, April 6 from 9 am to 3 pm at Beaumont Scout Reservations's Cub World. The theme this year's Cub Day is "Scouting God's World".  The focus will be on exploring how scouts across the globe discover God's world. For more information or to register for the retreat, visit the website of the Office of Catholic Scouting Ministry or call Jennifer at (314) 792-7613.

Celebrando el Año de la Fe │ Hispanic Ministry Gathers to Celebrate the Year of Faith

Posted on March 6, 2013 - 3:18pm

Join us in prayer as our Hispanic Ministry gathers  this Saturday, March 9, 2013 for the III Encuentro Diocesano to learn and celebrate our faith and ministry. Our keynote speaker will be Sr. Raquel Ortez, SSND.
For details click HERE.

Acompáñanos en nuestro III Encuentro Diocesano, el Sábado, 9 de marzo 2013.  Juntos celebraremos y aprenderemos más de nuestra fe y pastoral de conjunto.  La expositora principal será la Hermana Raquel Ortez, SSND.  
Información, clic aquí.

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