Catholic Fellowship: Philippines: Archbishop Sin threatens president's spiritual adviser
Archbishop of Manila Jaime Cardinal Sin warned Brother Mike Velarde, spiritual leader of the 10 million-strong Catholic fellowship El Shaddai, that he would "face sanctions" if he does not toe the Church's line that President Estrada resign.Sin reportedly made the threat during a meeting with Velarde and some Catholic priests at Villa San Miguel, the Archbishop's Palace in Mandaluyong.Velarde, whom many believe can persuade President...
Catholic Fellowship: Health
* Bereavement support group meets second Tuesday, 7-9 p.m., and third Thursday, 10 a.m. to noon, Hospice of Metropolitan Erie, 202 E. 10th St. For anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. Call 456-6689. * Better Breathers Club meets regularly, American Lung Association of Pennsylvania office, 3524 W. 26th St.; for those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and their families. Call Gina Menz at 833-2882. * Women Veterans Support Group meets Mondays, 7 p.m., Erie...
Catholic Fellowship: YOUNG CATHOLICS FIND SPIRIT OF DENVER IN D.C.
70 CELEBRATE WORLD YOUTH DAY, PAPAL VISIT DURING WEEKEND OF FELLOWSHIP AT CONVENT
About 70 Catholic teenagers and young adults from the Washington area who lugged sleeping bags to a convent in the District over the weekend said their World Youth Day celebration was the next best thing to being in Denver with thousands of the faithful and Pope John Paul II The teenagers spent Saturday night at the home of the Little Sisters of the Poor in Northeast Washington, gaining what they said was a sense of fellowship with other Catholics."It helps to know there are...