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(Vatican Radio) The 7th Asian Youth Day (AYD7) hosted by the Archdiocese of Semarang, August 2-6, with over 2000 young people from 21 Asian countries had the theme, “Joyful Asian Youth: Living the Gospel in Multicultural Asia!”. The 5 day event included a variety of activities such as adoration, confession, Eucharist, testimonies, group sharing, workshops, exposure, country exhibition, cultural performances and action plan. During the homily at mass on the third day Bishop Henry D’Souza from the Diocese of Bellary (Karnataka), delivered the greetings of more than 600 million young Indians.After stressing the beauty and the differences between the two countries and the diversity that characterise their peoples, languages, cultures, religions, he focused on the theme of unity as the key young people have to open all the gates of life.India’s contribution, he said, comes from the ...
(Vatican Radio) The 7th Asian Youth Day (AYD7) hosted by the Archdiocese of Semarang, August 2-6, with over 2000 young people from 21 Asian countries had the theme, “Joyful Asian Youth: Living the Gospel in Multicultural Asia!”. The 5 day event included a variety of activities such as adoration, confession, Eucharist, testimonies, group sharing, workshops, exposure, country exhibition, cultural performances and action plan.
During the homily at mass on the third day Bishop Henry D’Souza from the Diocese of Bellary (Karnataka), delivered the greetings of more than 600 million young Indians.
After stressing the beauty and the differences between the two countries and the diversity that characterise their peoples, languages, cultures, religions, he focused on the theme of unity as the key young people have to open all the gates of life.
India’s contribution, he said, comes from the exemplary life of its saints, like "St Thomas the Apostle, St Francis Xavier, St Gonsalo Garcia, St Alphonsa, and St Mother Teresa and others."
The inspiration of God's word proclaimed in liturgical readings clearly indicates a "divine plan for the unity of humanity," Bishop D'Souza noted. Even "Jesus willed unity and prayed for unity of all," he said as he described the plan of salvation: the covenant with Abraham, through which "all the families of the earth would be blessed", and the Tower of Babel as the symbol of “sin and rebellion".
In spite of God’s intervention differences are not eliminated. But Unity is realized in spite of the differences, thus rendering the distinctions irrelevant.”
Saint Paul teaches us, he noted, how to observe these differences. Among the many biblical passages, the bishop cites a Passage from the Epistle to the Ephesians: "There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God."
At this point, the bishop turned to the young people present as he was looking into the eyes of each. “It does not really matter in what group you belong. Are you free or a slave? Are you cultured or uneducated? Are you male or female? Before God and in Christ you are the same with others – with equal dignity! Divine acceptance is not dependent on one’s ethnicity, gender, social status; it simply doesn’t count.”
However, it is possible to experience the unity of the world " within the community of God’s people". Hence, "All that the nations and peoples of the world need to do is submit to Christ, who is the head of this redeemed humanity, and enter into the communion of the saints where all socio-ethnic distinctions lose their significance. In this body, Christ is the Head, the rest are members, united in Him.”
In this regard, the bishop quoted from the Gospel of John. “Jesus prayed,” he said. “I in them and you in me – so that they may be brought to complete unity.” This was followed by Psalm 133:1 in which the Psalmist declares: “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!”
Finally, the prelate cited again Saint Paul who “rebuked the divided church at Corinth and commanded us to be of ‘the same mind and of the same judgment’.”
Turning to more current affairs, Bishop D’Souza said that “Asia is facing the rise of religious fundamentalism and threat to peace and security. More violence and deaths are caused by religious intolerance than any other weapon.”
“The Catholic youth of Asia have the God-given responsibility to respond to such situations. Concerted action to promote religious harmony and conflict resolutions in Asia should be a priority of our youth associations.”
The greatest challenge facing young people in Asia is “to kindle hope in millions in the region who look for a ray of hope to brighten their lives and make their struggles meaningful.” The goal is for young people to “become champions of unity of all peoples.”
Bishop Henry, who also heads the Bishops’ Youth Commission, gave the gathered youth an important task. “To be leaders of tomorrow by taking up leadership roles in all areas of modern life – spiritual leadership as priests and religious sisters and brothers,” as well as in political life, media, arts and other professions.
“The Church and Asia need the youth. They need youth’s talents, their energy, their imagination and their leadership. The youth of today cannot afford to be distracted by violence, materialism, pornography, addiction to substance and wayward life. Neither can they be indifferent and silent spectators. They need to be focused and become achievers, veritable transforming agents. They need to build bridges linking people of all faiths, cultures and nationalities. Let us start here in Yogyakarta, and carry the torch to the ends of the Asia” he concluded.(AsiaNews)
(Vatican Radio) Following the death of Cardinal Dionigi Tettamanzi, Pope Francis has sent a telegram of condolence to Archbishop Mario Delpini, Archbishop-elect of Milan.“I think with affection and remember with gratitude the intense cultural and pastoral work accomplished by this praiseworthy brother, who in his fruitful life has borne witness with joy to the Gospel, and docilely served the Church,” the Pope said. He remembered Cardinal Tettamanzi’s service “first as a priest of the Archdiocese of Milan, then as Bishop of Ancona-Osimo, secretary of the Italian Bishops’ Conference, and Archbishop of Genoa, later as Archbishop of the beloved Ambrosian Church, and finally as Apostolic Administrator of Vigevano.”Cardinal Tettamanzi, Pope Francis said, “always distinguished himself as a caring pastor, totally dedicated to the needs and well-being” of his priests and people. In particular, he noted the Cardinal’s expertise in the fi...
(Vatican Radio) Following the death of Cardinal Dionigi Tettamanzi, Pope Francis has sent a telegram of condolence to Archbishop Mario Delpini, Archbishop-elect of Milan.
“I think with affection and remember with gratitude the intense cultural and pastoral work accomplished by this praiseworthy brother, who in his fruitful life has borne witness with joy to the Gospel, and docilely served the Church,” the Pope said. He remembered Cardinal Tettamanzi’s service “first as a priest of the Archdiocese of Milan, then as Bishop of Ancona-Osimo, secretary of the Italian Bishops’ Conference, and Archbishop of Genoa, later as Archbishop of the beloved Ambrosian Church, and finally as Apostolic Administrator of Vigevano.”
Cardinal Tettamanzi, Pope Francis said, “always distinguished himself as a caring pastor, totally dedicated to the needs and well-being” of his priests and people. In particular, he noted the Cardinal’s expertise in the fields of family, marriage, and bioethics.
Concluding the telegram, Pope Francis prayed “that, through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary,” the Lord “might welcome this His faithful servant, whom I loved so much, into joy and eternal peace.”
An Indian Catholic nun has been honoured with a prestigious global award in pioneering a study course in treating patients with HIV/AIDS. The Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (ANAC) selected Sister Lourdu Mary Nagothu for developing and implementing the world’s first masters’ curriculum in HIV/AIDS. The member of the Bangalore province of the Sisters of Jesus, Mary and Joseph (JMJ) will receive the award at the conclusion of ANAC’s November 2- 4 conference in Dallas, Texas in the United States. “We are pleased to congratulate you on being selected as the recipient of ANAC’s Excellence in Global HIV Nursing Award,” read an August 2 letter from the association. Sister Nagothu is the director of Nursing at Bel-Air Hospital as well as principal of its College of Nursing at Panchgani, a well-known hill station in Satara district of western India’s Maharashtra state. The hospital and the college of nursing is...
An Indian Catholic nun has been honoured with a prestigious global award in pioneering a study course in treating patients with HIV/AIDS. The Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (ANAC) selected Sister Lourdu Mary Nagothu for developing and implementing the world’s first masters’ curriculum in HIV/AIDS.
The member of the Bangalore province of the Sisters of Jesus, Mary and Joseph (JMJ) will receive the award at the conclusion of ANAC’s November 2- 4 conference in Dallas, Texas in the United States. “We are pleased to congratulate you on being selected as the recipient of ANAC’s Excellence in Global HIV Nursing Award,” read an August 2 letter from the association.
Sister Nagothu is the director of Nursing at Bel-Air Hospital as well as principal of its College of Nursing at Panchgani, a well-known hill station in Satara district of western India’s Maharashtra state. The hospital and the college of nursing is an Indian Red Cross Society project managed by Missionary Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament priests and JMJ sisters. The first batch of MSc nursing students, who studied Sister Nagothu’s curriculum, completed the course this year from the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences.
Founded in 1987, ANAC is the world’s leading nursing organization responding to HIV/AIDS. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, it has more than 40 chapters located around the world.
The ANAC award recognizes an outstanding nurse, who working on a resource-limited setting, has significantly impacted the community by promoting excellence in HIV nursing care and demonstrated outstanding leadership and innovation. (Source: Matters India)
Vatican City, Aug 5, 2017 / 09:06 am (CNA/EWTN News).- On Saturday, Pope Francis sent a message mourning the death earlier that day of 83-year-old Italian Cardinal Dionigi Tettamanzi, Archbishop Emeritus of Milan.“In learning of the news of the passing of the dear Cardinal Dionigi Tettamanzi, I wish to express my condolences to his family and members of that diocesan community, which lists him among her most illustrious sons and most lovable and beloved pastors,” the Pope said in an Aug. 5 telegram.Addressed to Cardinal Angelo Scola, the recently retired Archbishop of Milan, and Archbishop Mario Delpini, the archdiocese's current leader, the telegram conveyed the affection and gratitude with which Francis said he would remember “the intense cultural and pastoral work lavished by this blessed brother.”Francis praised Cardinal Tettamanzi, who “in his fruitful existence has borne witness to the joy of the Gospel and served the Church docilely.”Te...
Vatican City, Aug 5, 2017 / 09:06 am (CNA/EWTN News).- On Saturday, Pope Francis sent a message mourning the death earlier that day of 83-year-old Italian Cardinal Dionigi Tettamanzi, Archbishop Emeritus of Milan.
“In learning of the news of the passing of the dear Cardinal Dionigi Tettamanzi, I wish to express my condolences to his family and members of that diocesan community, which lists him among her most illustrious sons and most lovable and beloved pastors,” the Pope said in an Aug. 5 telegram.
Addressed to Cardinal Angelo Scola, the recently retired Archbishop of Milan, and Archbishop Mario Delpini, the archdiocese's current leader, the telegram conveyed the affection and gratitude with which Francis said he would remember “the intense cultural and pastoral work lavished by this blessed brother.”
Francis praised Cardinal Tettamanzi, who “in his fruitful existence has borne witness to the joy of the Gospel and served the Church docilely.”
Tettamanzi, he said, was “always distinct as a caring pastor, totally dedicated to the needs and the good of the priests and of all the faithful, with special attention to the themes of the family, marriage and bioethics, of which he was a particular expert.”
Archbishop of Milan from 2002-2011, Tettamanzi was a moral theologian and a leading voice in the Italian Church, and at one point was even considered a likely candidate for the papacy.
Viewed as spanning the gap between liberal and conservative, the cardinal oversaw several dioceses and held various positions in the Italian Bishops' Conference. He also collaborated in the writing of several Vatican documents in moral theology, including St. John Paul II's 1995 encyclical “Evangelium Vitae.”
Born March 14, 1934 in Renate, Italy, Tettamanzi was just 11 years old when he entered the seminary of Seveso San Pietro, where he began his initial studies.
He then attended the Seminary of the Lower Venegono until 1957, when he received a licentiate in theology. That same year he was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Milan, and later obtained his doctorate in moral theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome.
For over 20 years, the cardinal taught fundamental moral theology at the Lower Venegono seminary and pastoral theology at the Priestly Institute of Mary Immaculate and the Lombard Regional Institute of Pastoral Ministry in Milan.
Throughout his career, the prelate authored several written works, contributing to the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano and the Italian bishops' daily paper, Avvenire.
From 1979-1989 he was active in the Italian Confederation of Family Counseling Centers of Christian inspiration as well as in “Oari,” a pastoral movement dedicated offering hope to those who suffer. He was also involved in the Milan branch of the Association of Italian Catholic Medical Doctors for nearly 20 years.
Tettamanzi was given the title “Monsignor” in 1985, and just two years later, in September 1987, he was tapped to serve the Pontifical Lombard Seminary.
While in that role, he continued to serve the Italian Bishops Conference (CEI) in various roles, and collaborated with the Holy See and various theological institutes.
On July 1, 1989, he was named Archbishop of Ancona-Osma, and received his episcopal ordination Sept. 23, 1989. While there, he also served as head of the CEI's Marche region. Then in June of 1990, he was elected president of the CEI Bishops Commission for the Family.
He was named Secretary General of the CEI in March 1991, and in April resigned from his position leading the diocese of Ancona-Osimo. Four years later, on April 20, 1995, he was named Archbishop of Genoa, and served as president of the regional bishops’ conference.
Just a month later, in May 1995, he was named Vice President of the CEI, a position he held until 2000.
In addition to the various responsibilities he carried out, Tettamanzi participated as an expert in the 1980 Synod of Bishops on the Family and the 1987 Synod on the Laity convoked by John Paul II. He was also a synod father at the two Special Assemblies of the Synod of Bishops for Europe in 1991 and 1999, as well as the 1994 Synod on Consecrated Life.
Tettamanzi was named Archbishop of Milan in July 2002, taking over for Jesuit Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini, whose legacy, for many, was carried forward by Tettamanzi.
He was named a cardinal by John Paul II in the consistory of February 1998, and was tapped by Pope Francis to participate in the XIV Ordinary General Assembly on The Vocation and Mission of the Family in the Church and Contemporary World in October 2015.
Having been under the age limit of 80 during the 2013 conclave that elected Pope Francis, Cardinal Tettamanzi voted in both that and the conclave that elected Pope Benedict XVI in 2005.
In his telegram for the cardinal's passing, Francis prayed that God would “welcome this faithful servant, whom he loved so greatly, in joy and eternal peace,” and offered his blessing to all those mourning, and to those who “lovingly assisted” the cardinal during his last few years of illness.
