“Invisibles No More” Event
To mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and in line with the SDG 5, which endeavours to eliminate “all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation” we invite you to participate by zoom to the event: “Invisibles No More” Happening on Tuesday, November 14th at 2pm (Rome Time). You will be able to join here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84857436259… We look forward to seeing you!
World Day of the Poor
“In 2017, Pope Francis instituted the World Day of the Poor so that “throughout the world Christian communities can become an ever greater sign of Christ’s charity for the least and those most in need”. (ORDO) In his message for World Day of the Poor 2023, Pope Francis calls us “to acknowledge every poor person and every form of poverty, abandoning the indifference and the banal excuses we make to protect our illusory well-being.” He says: “Do not turn your face away from anyone who is poor” (Tobit 4:7). In a word, whenever we encounter a poor person, we cannot look away, for that would prevent us from encountering the face of the Lord Jesus. Let us carefully consider his words: “from anyone who is poor”. Everyone is our neighbour. Regardless of the colour of their skin, their social standing, the place from which they came…”
World Youth Day
“Instituted in 1985 at the conclusion of the International Year of Youth and in conjunction with Saint John Paul II’s World Youth Day gatherings, this observance has taken place on Palm Sunday. In 2020, Pope Francis transferred the date to the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. “Young people must say to the world: It is good to follow Jesus! You bring us joy of faith and tell us that we must live the faith always with a young heart.” (Pope Francis)
National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples
The National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples is celebrated annually on December 12, Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas. This year’s message recalls a prayer spoken by Pope Francis at Lac Ste Anne during his penitential pilgrimage to Canada. The text of Pope Francis’ prayer, is now available on the CCCB’s website: In English: National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples 12 December 2023 - Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (cccb.ca) In French: Journée nationale de prière en solidarité avec les peuples autochtones 12 décembre 2023 - Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (cecc.ca)
Sunday of the Word of God
The Sunday of the Word of God is an annual commemoration in the Catholic Church taking place on the third Sunday in Ordinary Time, during January.