Pope Francis announced the Extraordinary Missionary Month October 2019 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Pope Benedict XV’s Apostolic Letter Maximum Illud. The Theme of the Extraordinary Missionary Month October 2019 “Baptized and Sent: The Church of Christ on Mission in the World” is the theme chosen by Pope Francis for the … Daugiau
Today’s liturgical readings urge us to reflect on how God calls individuals and nations into service and relationship throughout salvation history. In our first reading we have the story of the call of Elisha to leave his current life and follow the great prophet Elijah. A call that will eventually … Daugiau
MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR THE 53rd WORLD COMMUNICATIONS DAY “We are members one of another” (Eph 4,25). From social network communities to the human community Dear Brothers and Sisters, Ever since the internet first became available, the Church has always sought to promote its use in the … Daugiau
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, hearing the words of today’s gospel: “when the doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews” (Jn 20:19) – we remember our brothers and sisters in Sri Lanka and other places around the world where Christians are persecuted today, where to … Daugiau
Pope Francis is visiting Lithuania on September 22nd-23rd. All news about the ongoing papal visit can be followed at popieziausvizitas.lt. Photographs can be found here. All speeches delivered by the pope are available here.
3D model will give millions of Catholics around the world access to the to the image of Divine Mercy Vilnius is a major pilgrim destination for Catholics, attracting thousands every year The image of Divine Mercy is world-famous, but few know it originates in Vilnius The unveiling of the 3D … Daugiau
Apostolic Trip of His Holiness Francis to (22-23 September 2018) The programme of the Apostolic Trip of His Holiness Francis to Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia was published on 5 July; the following is the updated programme: Saturday 22 September 2018 ROME-VILNIUS 07:30 Departure by air from Rome/Fiumicino for Vilnius 11:30 Arrival at … Daugiau
Journalists wishing to receive information and press releases on the visit of Pope Francis to Lithuania are invited to fill out the registration form below. Before arrival and during the visit, the most up-to-date information will be sent to the specified e-mail. Registration form. Contact e-mail for foreign media: media(@)vilnensis.lt … Daugiau
A month remains before the visit of Pope Francis to Lithuania. This is an announcement about the route along which people will be able to see and greet the Pope’s riding in Popemobile. Pope Francis is coming to Lithuania to see its people. For much of his stay, he has … Daugiau
Pope Francis will visit Lithuania on September 22 and 23. The two-day apostolic visit will take him to Vilnius and Kaunas. The Holy Father’s schedule includes a stop to pray at the former KGB headquarters in the center of Vilnius, the Baltic nation’s capital. For 50 years, the Soviets planned … Daugiau
The EWTN broadcasted the Holy Mass on Divine Mercy Sunday, 8 April 2018, celebrated by Archbishop Gintaras Grušas in the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Vilnius, where the original image of Divine Mercy is venerated. The video of the Holy Mass and a virtual pilgrimage in Vilnius guided by Archbishop Gintaras Grušas is here:
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, At the center of the gospel this Divine Mercy Sunday we see the unfolding of the drama of the apostle Thomas: “Until I see, I will not believe” – says Thomas (cf. Jn 20,25). Within his stubborness is hidden more than just a hardness … Daugiau
Welcoming the invitation of the respective heads of state and bishops, His Holiness Pope Francis will make an Apostolic Visit to the Baltic States from 22 to 25 September 2018, visiting the cities of Vilnius and Kaunas in Lithuania; Riga and Aglona in Latvia and Tallin in Estonia.
On February 16, 2018, we will solemnly celebrate the Centennial of the Restored State of Lithuania. The celebration by the Catholic Church in Lithuania of the Centennial of restored statehood will begin on Sunday, February 11, when Lithuania’s bishops together with the faithful perform an act of consecration of Lithuania … Daugiau
On the 11th of February of this year, at 12 o’clock noon in Trakai at the Basilica of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Bishops of Lithuania will celebrate a solemn Holy Mass, during which Lithuania will be consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Patroness of Lithuania. … Daugiau
Statement of Archbishop Gintaras Grušas, President of the Lithuanian Bishop’s Conference, regarding the decision by the European Court of Human Rights in the case Sekmadienis Ltd. v. Lithuania The decision of the Strasbourg Court opens the way for businesses to profit at the expense of the dignity of other members … Daugiau
Homily of His Excellency Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher Cathedral of Saints Stanislaus and Ladislaus, Vilnius, Lithuania The Freedom Defenders’ Day of Lithuania, 13 January 2018 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I am very pleased to be able to celebrate the Eucharist with you today, when you commemorate those who died … Daugiau
The Lord bless you and keep you! The Lord let his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you! The Lord look upon you kindly and give you peace! (Numbers 6:22-26) The face of the Divine Child reveals to Mary the Heavenly Father‘s love, allowing her to feel secure … Daugiau
By Hannah Brockhaus Among Catholic devotions, the Divine Mercy message is well-known: the iconic image of Christ, with rays of red and white pouring from his heart; St. Faustina, called the “Apostle of Divine Mercy;” and the Basilica of Divine Mercy in Krakow, Poland. But what you might not know is … Daugiau
The Holy Father has appointed as auxiliary bishop of the archdiocese of Vilnius, Lithuania, the Rev. Darius Trijonis of the clergy of the diocese of Telšiai, currently parish administrator of the Cathedral of Telšiai, assigning him the titular see of Fissiana. The Rev. Darius Trijonis was born in Telšiai, episcopal … Daugiau
