Articles from the past 90 days
World mission

No progress towards release of Catholic missionary

Oct 29, 2009 | Spero News
Islamic terrorist organization has offered assistance in finding Rev. Michael Sinnott, but no word has been received as to the abducted priest's condition.

Worldwide prayer for abducted priest

Oct 29, 2009 | Spero News
The whereabouts of Fr. Michael Sinnott, abducted on October 11, remain unknown. Islamic terrorists suspected. However, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front - an al Qaeda-linked Islamist group - is engaged in the search for the missing priest.

Filipino bishop begs release of kidnapped priest

Oct 20, 2009 | Martin Barillas
Bishop Cabajar of the Philippines says he hopes to make contact with the abductors of Fr. Michael Sinnott, who is feared held by Islamist terrorists.

Weekly Meditation: Mission Sunday

Oct 20, 2009 | William Houck
Mission Sunday is an opportunity to renew Christian commitment to "make disciples of all peoples."

India: The story of Christian martyrs is told

Oct 19, 2009 | Asia News
Mgr. John Barwa, bishop of Rourkela, is among the delegates. His niece, Sister Meeva, was raped during the anti-Christian pogroms in Kandhamal. “I am a Tribal,” the bishop said, and “I am grateful to the missionaries who freed my life.”

World Mission Day to proclaim the Gospel

Oct 19, 2009 | Asia News
Benedict XVI recalls the missionaries who suffer persecution, especially Don Ruggero Ruvoletto and Fr. Michael Sinnot. Full text of pope's address.

Search underway for abducted priest in Philippines

Oct 12, 2009 | Asia News
Police and soldiers are working together to free Fr Michael Sinnott who was abducted late Saturday in Pagadian as he recited Vespers. Previous abductees have been shot.

Catholic priest kidnapped in The Philippines

Oct 12, 2009 | Martin Barillas
Irish missionary Michael Sinnott was abducted from his residence on the island of Mindanao. Muslim terrorists suspected.

Missionaries pray for African synod

Oct 6, 2009 | Spero News
Resolution of injustices require a conversion of the heart, say Comboni missionaries of Africa.
"The only thing that remains inexcusable is that the Christians claim that Jesus is the only true God and all other religions are false. Whereas we Hindus do not claim this, we accept all religions. It is your insistence on converting that is the source of all conflicts."
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