Fr. Waclaw Hlond – priest for 55 years

It was May 15, 1955. Deacon Wacław A. HŁOND CM and two his other Confreres received priesthood ordinations in the Province of Poland of the Congregation of the Mission in Krakow. Times were hard those days in the country. Europe behind Iron Curtain looked much different from the other part of the continent [...]

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Message of Benedict XVI for 47th World Day of Prayer for Vocations

The theme for this year’s (47th) World Day of prayer for Vocations are the words: Witness awakens Vocations. Pope Benedict XVI in his message for this Day, would like us to become aware that the testimony of our faith and especially the witness of the Risen Christ is an important element in the [...]

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World Day for Consecrated Life – homily of Pope Benedict XVI

The weekend of February 7 is marked by 14th celebration of the annual World Day for Consecrated Life. The occasion is celebrated in the United States on the Sunday following February 2, to enable as much participation as possible. World Day for Consecrated Life marks an opportunity to highlight the extraordinary contributions of [...]

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