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Bishop Michael Olson of the Diocese of Fort Worth has announced the opening of a new parish in Arlington, Texas, named after St. Matthew Ayariga, a Ghanaian martyr. The parish will be the first in the world named after Ayariga and will serve the Ghanaian community in north Texas. Ayariga was one of 21 Christian migrant workers kidnapped and beheaded by ISIS in Libya in 2015.

SourcesCatholic News AgencyACI Africa

The Archdiocese of Rio de Janeiro held a Concert for Peace. The concert was part of the 13th Social Communication Seminar. The Diocese of Vittorio Veneto announces a concert in the Seminary Chapel.

SourcesDiocese of Vittorio VenetoDiocese of São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro

Bishop Menjivar has appointed priests to assist with the expansion of the Latin Mass in West Virginia. The move aims to foster greater unity among Catholic faithful and attend to their diverse spiritual needs. The diocesan announcement was reported by Catholic News Agency.

SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

Pope Leo XIV led a Mass for the World Day of Care for Creation, encouraging Christians to embrace ecological conversion. He presided over the Mass in the Borgo 'Laudato si'' garden at Castel Gandolfo. The Pope called for personal and collective responsibility in caring for creation.

SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

The Vatican's diplomat says diplomacy remains a possible path toward ending the war in Ukraine after talks with Russian officials and Church leaders in Moscow. The diplomat's mission was focused on peace despite no concrete breakthrough. The Vatican's equivalent of a foreign minister made the statement after the talks.

SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

Nine seminarians from the Diocese of Nashville spent their summer assignments on a working farm, growing in spirit, community, and agrarian know-how. The seminarians lived in tents and slept on cots during the summer assignment. The experience was guided by Deacon Chris Simpson.

SourcesThe Catholic TelegraphDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News

The school at Holy Family Parish in Gaza reopens for the first time since the start of Israel's military campaign. Auxiliary Bishop William Shomali says the reopening is a reminder that hope is stronger than fear. Approximately 1,000 students are expected to attend.

SourcesCatholic ReviewDiocese of ValenceThe Catholic TelegraphAngelus NewsThe Catholic SunOSV News

SourcesDiocese of BeauvaisDiocese of GubbioDiocese of Assisi–Nocera Umbra–Gualdo Tadino

A Canadian court ruled in favor of Cardinal Marc Ouellet, finding sexual misconduct accusations against him to be unfounded. The plaintiff must pay him $100,000 in damages for defamation. The cardinal, former archbishop of Quebec, was cleared of sexual assault allegations.

SourcesCruxZENIT News AgencyAleteiaCatholic News AgencyThe PillarCatholic World Report

Wendell Berry, an American author, died at 92. He urged Americans to pursue a simpler life. His cause of death is unknown.

SourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic Star HeraldNational Catholic Register

Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, released a statement ahead of Labor Day. He encouraged all to be 'builders of communion' and ensure that innovation and development benefit all. He also emphasized the need to listen to the experiences of workers, families, young people, and communities of color as they struggle to find stability.

SourcesUSCCB NewsDiocese of RichmondDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendCatholic New YorkThe Catholic SunOSV News

Pope Leo XIV asks for prayers for fair and sustainable water management. He thanks God for the gift of water.

SourcesDiocese of São José dos CamposDiocese of Guajará-Mirim

He says water is a source of fertility, freshness and hope. Millions of people lack access to water.

Sourcescath.chAleteia

The Diocese of Frosinone–Veroli–Ferentino hosted an event called "Ragazzi in festa". The event was organized by "Ragazzi in cammino ETS". It took place in Pitocco, a fraction of Vico nel Lazio.

SourcesDiocese of Anagni–AlatriDiocese of Frosinone–Veroli–Ferentino

Bishops met in Benevento to discuss internal areas. They aim to strengthen dialogue and propose concrete solutions. The meeting was attended by Card. Matteo Zuppi.

SourcesDiocese of BeneventoDiocese of Patti

Christian schools in Jerusalem have suspended classes due to the non-renewal of entry permits for approximately 70 teachers and staff members. The schools are unable to provide a safe and stable start to the new school year without the majority of their staff. This is the second time this year that classes have been suspended.

SourcesVatican NewsAleteiaCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

Nừ Tu Anệ Lê Thị Hồi, a member of the Tình Dòng Phaolò Đà Năng, has died at the age of 76. She had been a nun for 53 years. The news was announced by the Giáo Phẫn Kon Tum and Giáo Phẫn Đà Năng.

SourcesDiocese of KontumDiocese of Ðà Nang