Letter in honor of the Holy Father written by Moysés Azevedo
Directly from Rome, where he attended the funeral and burial of Pope Francis, Moysés Azevedo wrote a letter of tribute.
The Universal Church Bids Farewell to Pope Francis
The mortal remains of the Holy Father were transferred this morning, April 23, to St. Peter’s Basilica so that faithful from around the world may pay their final respects before the funeral Mass, which will take place on Saturday, April 26.
Pope Francis’ Testament: His Request to Rest in the House of the Mother
In a brief and clear text, Pope Francis expresses his wish for a simple burial.
Statement of Condolence from the Shalom Catholic Community on the Passing of Pope Francis
Overflowing Gratitude, Prayer that Unites Us! Pope Francis, the Pope of Mercy!
Pope Francis dies this Monday, April 21
"His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and the Church," stated Cardinal Farrell about the Pontiff.
Risen with Christ – Anthony Fiducia’s testimony
Originally from New York, Anthony was made a new person after experiencing the endless love of God. His life was deeply marked and transformed by the power of Christ. In the early ’90s, Mom was doing her best to raise five of us while dad worked hard but wasn’t really present. His message was: “Figure it out yourself.” Like many teens, I craved freedom, but without direction, I spiraled into self-destruction. Getting high became my escape—I lied, stole, and cheated to feed my habit. Eventually, I was sent to rehab, but I kept leaving, living on the streets or wherever I could crash. I finally returned and, with great difficulty, completed the program. It was a secular place, but my ...
50 croatian youth participate in the “You Are Precious” course in Zagreb
The Shalom Community brought together more than 50 young people at the Parish of the Holy Trinity in Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, for a day of prayer, formation, and healing of self-image.
Pilgrims of hope on a missionary journey from the United States to Madagascar
On March 19, the Solemnity of St. Joseph, a group of 13 pilgrims from New York and Boston embarked on their first mission trip to Madagascar. Among global ranks, Madagascar is considered one of the least developed countries in the world, 90% of the population faces an impoverished quality of life. Given these conditions, education is broadly inaccessible and under-resourced. I was one of the blessed pilgrims that went to serve Shalom Madagascar located in Antsiranana, a city in the north of the country. We brought 13 luggage filled with generous donations and interacted with the kids there throughout the school day doing various activities like sports, painting, health checks, nutrition workshop, dance, and English classes. Shalom Madagascar serves as ...
“Go to Joseph and do what he tells you.” Gn 41,55
On March 14, the Oratory of Saint Joseph, the largest shrine in the world dedicated to the father of Jesus, was the pilgrimage destination of twenty young adults gathered at the Shalom Evangelization Center in Toronto. After six hours of prayer, conversation, laughter, and snacks, the group arrived in Montreal and was accommodated at Notre Dame de Neiges Parish. As with the World Youth Days, it was an actual adventure. The next day, on Saturday the group visited the holy place in Mount Royal where the huge basilica is located. It’s a wonderful story to learn about how the Oratory’s founder, Br. Andre Besset, a humble lay brother of the Congregation of Holy Cross, was able to fulfill his dream ...
What do the saints say about St. Joseph?
The Holy Fathers and Doctors of the Church agree that St. Joseph was chosen to be Mary's husband by God himself. Here are a few phrases about Jesus' father.
