Rome, Italy. Cardinal Deacon Aquilino Bocos Merino, CMF, takes possession of his Titular Church in Rome yesterday, 26 January 2019, the Church of Sta. Lucía del Gonfalone. Présent during the Mass and agape were the Claretians in Rome, members of the General Government and of the Delegation of Italy. Also present were some religious, friends, and the faithful.
The church of Sta. Lucia del Gonfalone was made a cardinalate deaconry by Pope John Paul II on 21 October 2003.
Vatican City. The Holy See Press Office announced at noon today, 4th of October 2024, Pope Francis’ appointment of Fr. Elias Lumayog Ayuban Jr., CMF as Bishop of the Diocese of Cubao, in Quezon City, Philippines. Fr. Elias or “Fr. Eli” as he is fondly called, is a...
The Holy Father has appointed H.E. Mgr Simeon Okezuo Nwobi, C.M.F., Bishop of the Diocese of Ahiara (Nigeria) on 3 May 2024, before being appointed Titular Bishop of Rusgunie and Auxiliary Apostolic Administrator sede vacante of Ahiara. Curriculum vitae H.E. Bishop...
Rome, Italy. From February 1 to 4, 2024, more than 300 delegates of Consecrated Life from around the world, coming from over 60 countries, gathered for a preparatory meeting for the Jubilee 2025. The call included a religious brother and sister, as well as a member of...