Why a atheist is defending the Catholic Church?

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As reported in the latest issue of Catholic News Vol 60, Bernard-Henri Levy has come to the defence of the Catholic Church and the Pope.


Levy said in an interview with ABC: "The Pope's voice is extremely important, and we are very unjust to this Pope. I am not Catholic, but I think there is prejudice and especially major anti-clericalism that is taking on enormous proportions in Europe."

Further, he also said that : "We have the right to criticise religions" but he said that he scale of the criticism was "out of proportion".

Read more aboyt the work of Bernard-Henri Levy at www.bernard-henri-levy.com

Church lifts sanctions on Fr Joachim Kang

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"FATHER JOACHIM KANG is a priest of the Roman Catholic Archdiosese of Singapore and has always been." This is what Archbishop Nicholas Chia said in a statement that officially restored Fr Kang fully to his duties as a priest.

Read more about His Grace's message here.

It is hearth-warming to know that the Archbishop welcome Fr Kang with so much warmth and love.

In a recent interview with the press, Fr Kang has also expressed his eagerness to return to his priestly ministry work.

Let pray for Fr Kang and welcome him back.

1035 to join the Catholic Church at Easter

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The Rite of Election was held over the weekend of Feb 28 and Mar 1. This year, 1035 will join the Catholic Church in Singapore during Easter.

Let's pray for these elects and candidates as they continue their RCIA journey towards Easter Vigil when they will become Catholics.

What makes Catholic Charities different?

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For Catholics, the fundamental reason for giving is to respond to Christ’s commandment to “love one another as I have loved you”. Apart from this important rationale, there are exterior differences between Catholic and non-Catholic charities. Based on an informal poll of Catholics involved with both Catholic and non-Catholic causes, there are four main practical differences between the two.

Read all about it here.

Our Lady's Assumption Church - Bunbury WA

This is the Church where we spend our last Sunday of Ordinary time celebrating Mass. This is a beautiful Church as you can see from the pictures below. Is it a coincidence that the reading that week is about MT 25:31-46? Ha..Ha..Ha..

The front view of Our Lady's Assumption Catholic Church



Inside the Church looking at the alter from the Church entrance



One of the thing that makes a Catholic Church very beautiful is the stained glass art which you can see lining both sides of the wall of this Church.

St Mary's Catholic Church - Denmark WA

Also pass by St Mary's Catholic Church in Denmark WA.

What is a diocesan priest?

Image by Getty Images via DaylifeCatholic priests in Singapore are either diocesan or religious (e.g. Redemptorists, Franciscans, Carmelites, Jesuits and Dominicians). However, they sahre a common identity as "Alter Christus" (Another Christ) and exercise common ministerial functions.

Diocesan priests:

- Commit their lives to serving the people of God in a diocese (a geographical area under the jurisdiction of a bishop).

- Make promise of celibacy and obedience (whereas priests from religious orders take an additional vow of poverty).

- Live life like their parishioners - they can buy their personal things and plan their own recreation.

- Render pastoral care to parishioners from cradle to grave, administer the sacraments, lead in prayer and worship, give faith and moral formations

Above source : Catholic News 9 Nov 2008.

Additional information:

- Priests live in Churches.

- Have no salary or CPF and current allowance is about $ 500 per month.

- A priest goes through 7-8 years of training in a seminary before they can be ordained as priest.

Hope this help to give a better understanding of a priests.

The Truth About Catholic Priests

Hi,

Found a interesting video about the truth about Catholic priests......enjoy it.