The Church in Europe

The 44th Piesza Pielgrzymka Archidiecezji Gnieźnieńskiej arrived at Jasna Góra with 1100 participants. The pilgrimage included walking, cycling, and motorcycling groups.

SourcesDiocese of Gniezno

Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline, Archbishop of Marseille, shares a message of hope. He emphasizes the importance of freedom and resistance. The cardinal's message was published by the Archdiocese of Naxos-Andros-Tinos-Mykonos.

SourcesArchdiocese of Naxos, Andros, Tinos, Mykonos

The Community of parishes Sainte-Trinité de l'Albe organized a pilgrimage to La Salette from July 28 to 31, 2026. The pilgrimage included a half-day visit to the abbey of Hautecombe.

SourcesDiocese of Metz

The Duomo di Cremona will host a musical meditation event on August 9. The event is part of the solennità della Vergine Assunta. It features the Tenores di Orosei.

SourcesDiocese of Cremona

The Diocese of Perugia–Città della Pieve announces celebrations for the Solennità dell'Assunzione di Maria al Cielo. The event takes place in the Monteluce parish.

SourcesDiocese of Perugia–Città della Pieve

The Diocese of Cremona speaks out on the death of 19-year-old Gheorghe Marian Burjan. He died while working in a tomato harvest.

SourcesDiocese of Cremona

Archbishop Dermot Farrell opened the Congress of European Lay Dominican Fraternities. He spoke about mission and God's call. The congress aims to welcome all people to God's Kingdom.

SourcesIrish Catholic Bishops' Conference

Don Grimaldi discusses difficulties in prisons, citing Viterbo violence as an example. Prison conditions worsen in summer due to overcrowding and heat.

SourcesAgenzia SIR

The parish community of Varigotti celebrates its patron saint, St. Lawrence martyr. The festival starts on August 8. Bishop Marino attends.

SourcesDiocese of Savona–Noli

Devotees of the Virgen de los Reyes formed long lines in Sevilla. The lines were part of the second day of an event. The event took place in the plaza named after the Virgin.

SourcesDiocese of Sevilla

The Diocese of Cagliari has issued a decree granting a partial indulgence related to the Sanctuary of the Beata Vergine Assunta in Guasila. The decree is available on the diocese's website.

SourcesDiocese of Cagliari

The Diocèse d'Avignon announces a pilgrimage to Lourdes on August 4, 2026. Bernadette's quote is shared. The pilgrimage is promoted by the diocese.

SourcesArchdiocese of Avignon

Birgit Fuchs' kiosk in Duisburg is a meeting point and trust spot for many. It sometimes serves as a small pastoral care center. The kiosk offers coffee, sweets, and time.

SourcesDiocese of Essen

Antigone's mid-2026 report highlights a humanitarian emergency in Italian prisons due to extreme heat and record overcrowding. The report criticizes the government's ineffective policies. The situation is described as being at the limit of survival.

SourcesAgenzia SIR

The Diocese of Moulins has announced a pilgrimage to Lourdes in 2026. Details are available on their website.

SourcesDiocese of Moulins

Archbishop Zuppi presided over a celebration at San Domenico. He spoke about the Gospel lived with joy and compassion.

SourcesDiocese of Bologna

The Diocese of Erfurt shares insights into the family church on Kerbschen Berg. The church is featured as Station 5.

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Franz Metz, organist of St. Pius and Maria Ramersdorf churches in Munich, led the Banater Konzertsommer. The concert series featured various artists, including Julia Vasilache and Julia Szabo. The event took place on July 31 and August 1-2.

SourcesArchdiocese of Alba Iulia

The Diocese of Vannes organizes a weekend for couples awaiting children. The event will take place on September 5-6, 2026, at Sainte-Anne d'Auray.

SourcesDiocese of Vannes

The Diocese of Nice's Saint-Vincent parish is renovating its parish halls. The new spaces will accommodate children, youth, and community events.

SourcesDiocese of Nice

The Benedictine nuns of Kergonan organize a retreat for young women. The retreat, called Vacate Deo, is for women aged 18-35. It takes place from August 24 to 29.

SourcesDiocese of Vannes

The Diocese of Pavia celebrates the dedication of its cathedral. The dedication occurred on September 28. The diocese provides guidance on liturgical celebrations.

SourcesDiocese of Pavia

The Diocese of Trento celebrates the Assunzione di Maria. Arcivescovo Lauro will lead the celebration on August 14. This feast honors the Virgin Mary's participation in Christ's victory over death.

SourcesDiocese of Trento

The Diocese of Montepulciano-Chiusi-Pienza's curia offices will be closed from August 10 to 16, 2026. The diocese wishes everyone a serene rest period.

SourcesDiocese of Montepulciano–Chiusi–Pienza

Montana Care Home received exceptional results in its latest quality assessment. The care home is inspired by the values of the Grace & Compassion Benedictines.

SourcesDiocese of East Anglia

Don Emmanuel Runditse will guide the nine parishes of Bicinicco, Gonars, and Santa Maria La Longa. The communities were previously administered by Mons. Dino Bressan. Don Runditse's appointment affects parishes in the central Friuli area.

SourcesDiocese of Udine

The parishes of Pavia di Udine will be administered by monks of the Congregation of the Imitation of Christ. Mons. Paolo Brida will be the parochial administrator. The monks include fr. Aby Abraham, fr. Job Daniel, and fr. Reji Simon.

SourcesDiocese of Udine

Don Federico Saracino is the new pastor of San Giuseppe, San Rocco, Beata Vergine della salute in Cormor and San Nicolò al Tempio Ossario. He replaces don Emmanuel Runditse, who is transferred to parishes in Bicinicco, Gonars and Santa Maria La Longa. Don Saracino leaves his previous parishes in Faedis and Campeglio.

SourcesDiocese of Udine

Don Agostino Sogaro will leave the Rojale community to become the new parroco of Martignacco, Nogaredo-Faugnacco, Moruzzo, and Santa Margherita del Gruagno. The change will take effect in the coming months. The date will be announced in the next few weeks.

SourcesDiocese of Udine

The Archdiocese of Udine has announced new appointments in pastoral collaborations and parishes. The appointments will be effective from September 2026. The new nominees include Fr. Aby Abraham, Fr. Job Daniel, and Fr. Reji Simon.

SourcesDiocese of Udine

Father Manuel Bermúdez, a priest from Vélez-Málaga, has died at 82. He was ordained in 1991 and served in several localities in Axarquía. Bermúdez published his memoirs last year.

SourcesDiocese of Málaga

Caltagirone commemorates the 67th anniversary of Don Luigi Sturzo's death. A Eucharistic celebration will be held on August 8. The Forum AnimAzione 2026 will be presented, focusing on contemporary humanism challenges.

SourcesDiocese of Caltagirone

The Diocese of Caltagirone has published a document about Madonna del Ponte. The document is available on the diocese's website.

SourcesDiocese of Caltagirone

Bishop Ciro Fanelli of Melfi-Rapolla-Venosa is leading a path of listening, closeness to the last and spiritual renewal in Basilicata. He was ordained bishop on October 18, 2017. Fanelli was appointed by Pope Francis on August 4, 2017.

SourcesDiocese of Melfi–Rapolla–Venosa

The community gathers for a festive celebration in honor of Santa Quitéria. The event is open to all. A program is available.

SourcesDiocese of Leiria–Fátima

The Diocese of Bologna announces events for Ferragosto at Villa Revedin, including a meeting about priest martyrs and a Mass celebrated by a Cardinal. The events take place on August 14 and 15. The Diocese of Bologna is hosting the events.

SourcesDiocese of Bologna

The Bishop of Timişoara met with youth from Carașova, Nermed, and Iabalcea. The event was attended by Fr. Mihai Milan Sima. The youth have received or will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.

SourcesDiocese of Timişoara

The GO! Franciscan Youth Meeting has begun in Assisi, gathering over 2,500 young people from Europe and worldwide. The meeting is part of the Centenary of the Transit of St. Francis. It will run until August 6.

SourcesDiocese of Assisi–Nocera Umbra–Gualdo Tadino

The Resicabanya temple in Resicabanya's old town was built between 1841 and 1847. The temple is dedicated to Havas Boldogasszony. The feast of Havas Boldogasszony is celebrated on August 5.

SourcesArchdiocese of Alba Iulia

The Catholic Association's sponsored walk marking 125 years since its first pilgrimage to Lourdes is in its final stage. The walk will conclude in the Diocese. The event is sponsored by the Catholic Association.

SourcesDiocese of East Anglia

The Sacré-Cœur church in Menton requires renovation to preserve its heritage. The church is a spiritual hub for the Notre-Dame-des-Rencontres parish. Renovation efforts are underway.

SourcesDiocese of Nice

The town of Ausonia holds its triennial patronal festival in honor of Santa Maria di Correano. The festival is deeply rooted in local identity and tradition. The event takes place from August 1 to 9.

SourcesDiocese of Gaeta

The 17th Diocesan Meeting of Priests took place at Sanktuarium św. Jana Marii Vianneya in Czeladzi. The meeting included adoration, a conference, and a Mass. Fr. Wojciech Kowalski gave a homily on faith and spiritual awareness.

SourcesDiocese of Sosnowiec

Don Mario Ferrario, a priest, has died. He was born in Milano and ordained in 1966. He served in several parishes in Milano.

SourcesDiocese of Milano

Over 200 homeless people will be served at the traditional Ferragosto lunch. The Archbishop of Milan and foundation president Luciano Gualzetti will attend. The event is hosted by Opera Cardinal Ferrari.

SourcesDiocese of Milano

SourcesDiocese of Lugano

A sculpture of Blessed María Pilar Izquierdo was presented at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd in San Sebastián. The sculpture is a work by Francisco Javier. The presentation took place on July 25.

SourcesDiocese of San Sebastián

A mother seeks Jesus' help for her daughter. The woman's words show knowledge of Jewish tradition. She calls Jesus 'Seigneur, fils de David'.

SourcesArchdiocese of Strasbourg

The Diocese of Leiria-Fátima announces appointments for the next pastoral year. Father Eduardo Domingues Caseiro will return to the diocese to lead several services. He will direct the Seminário em Família, Centro de Cultura e Formação Cristã, and Serviço de pastorais.

SourcesDiocese of Leiria–Fátima

Thousands gathered outside Sant'Ambrogio basilica for Franco Baresi's funeral. Mons. Faccendini remembered him as a person with a beautiful humanity style. The funeral was held in Milan.

SourcesDiocese of Milano

The Caritas Diocesana di Foggia-Bovino continues its commitment to vulnerable people, ensuring the continuity of meal services. The service will be available in August 2026.

SourcesDiocese of Foggia–Bovino

The Agrupamento 127 de Leiria, part of the Corpo Nacional de Escutas, met at the Kandersteg International Scout Centre. About 60 scouts and leaders attended. The event took place from July 25 to 30.

SourcesDiocese of Leiria–Fátima

Mons. Vicent Ribas, Bishop of Ibiza, has appointed Mons. José Martínez Franco as the new Dean of the Cathedral Chapter. Mons. Martínez Franco succeeds in the position. The appointment was made by the Bishop of Ibiza.

SourcesDiocese of Ibiza

SourcesDiocese of Banja Luka

Monsignor Agostino Superbo has died. Archbishop Davide Carbonaro of Potenza-Muro Lucano-Marsico Nuovo gave the homily at his funeral. Mons. Superbo was remembered as a wise formator of minds and hearts.

SourcesDiocese of Andria

Lövéte community commemorated the 250th anniversary of the Kisboldogasszony-plébániatemplom with a three-day celebration. The event included book presentations, cultural evenings, and a festive thanksgiving mass. The renovated main altar picture, expanded organ, and two memorial tablets were also blessed.

SourcesArchdiocese of Alba Iulia

The Parrocchia San Vito in Mascalucia holds festivities in honor of San Vito Martire. An omelia is available. The event takes place on August 2, 2026.

SourcesDiocese of Catania

The Diocese of Como celebrates the solemnity of Sant'Abbondio with masses and vespers. Events take place in the Basilica del Santo and Cathedral. The Bishop of Como, Oscar, delivers a message to the city.

SourcesDiocese of Como

A faith camp was held in Mátészalka from July 27 to 31. The camp was organized by the Szent József parish. The theme of the camp was the legacy of Saint Francis of Assisi.

SourcesDiocese of Debrecen-Nyíregyháza

Zadarski Archbishop Milan Zgrablić blessed the renovated parish church of St. Lovre in Lukoran. The blessing took place during a solemn mass. The church has been renovated.

SourcesDiocese of Zadar

The Grest event was held at the Dreamland Oratory in Fermo, attended by 150 children, teens, and animators. The event explored fantasy and faith, inspired by the film 'Alice in Wonderland'.

SourcesDiocese of Fermo

The Diocese of Nuoro is celebrating its patron saint, Santa Maria della Neve. Masses will be held at 10:30 am and 7 pm, followed by a procession. The diocese is honoring its patron saint with a solemn concelebration presided by Bishop Antonello.

SourcesDiocese of Nuoro

The Diocese of Nuoro hosts an evening event in La Caletta. The event takes place on August 4. Details are available on the diocese's website.

SourcesDiocese of Nuoro

The cultural association 'Amici di San Rocco' promotes an event to rediscover the patron saint. The event, 'La Notte di San Rocco', will take place in the church of San Rocco. It aims to deepen the life and history of San Rocco.

SourcesDiocese of Termoli–Larino

Pope Leo XIV reappoints Bishop Dominicus Meier OSB to the Apostolic Signatura for a five-year term. Bishop Dominicus was first appointed in 2021. He serves as a judge at the highest church court in Rome.

SourcesDiocese of Osnabrück

Mons. Juan Antonio Martínez Camino, Auxiliary Bishop of Madrid, has organized a conference on martyrs of the 20th century. The event will take place in Covadonga from August 26 to 28. Experts will discuss the topic.

SourcesArchdiocese of Oviedo

SV Meppen's managing director Florian Egbers prepares for the first matchday in the third league. The club aims to uphold values of respect, tolerance, diversity, and good cohesion. The team recently achieved promotion.

SourcesDiocese of Osnabrück

The Grupo Scout Belcaire from Castellón is holding its summer camp in Menorca with 140 participants. The activity started and involves scouts. It is taking place in Menorca.

SourcesDiocese of Segorbe-Castellón de la Plana

The town of San Cono is inaugurating a new monumental altar painting dedicated to its patron saint. The painting, titled 'Gloria di San Cono', was created by artist Francesco Bondì. It will be unveiled and blessed in the Chiesa Madre on August 8.

SourcesDiocese of Caltagirone

The Diocese of Beauvais discusses the challenge of preserving heritage through roof maintenance. The article appears in the August 2026 edition of Gazette des chantiers. Roof maintenance is a major challenge for the diocese.

SourcesDiocese of Beauvais

The 'Site and Chapelle Notre Dame de Vaulry' association organizes the 163rd pilgrimage. The event takes place on August 15 and 16. The Diocese of Limoges announces the pilgrimage program.

SourcesDiocese of Limoges

The XXXVII National Brotherhood Meeting will take place in Salamanca from 24 to 27. The president of the Junta de Semana Santa de Salamanca, Francisco Hernández Mateo, explains the preparations. The event is expected to be a significant boost for Salamanca's Holy Week.

SourcesDiocese of Salamanca

Mons. Crociata of Comece addresses the EU on the importance of safeguarding human life. He comments on the situation in Ceuta, where thousands of people attempted to cross into a European country. He expresses concern that these people are being used and abandoned.

SourcesAgenzia SIR

Pope Léon XIV will spend four days in France for meetings, prayer, and dialogue. The Diocese of Amiens announces the visit.

SourcesDiocese of Amiens

The Diocese of Aversa commemorates San Lorenzo with a festival. The event takes place at the Abbazia S. Lorenzo Fuori le Mura. The community prays for peace, following San Lorenzo's example.

SourcesDiocese of Aversa

Artists from Civitanova Marche's UCAI section organized an art exhibition dedicated to San Marone. The exhibition features artworks that convey spirituality and faith. It is part of the celebrations for San Marone, patron of Civitanova Marche.

SourcesDiocese of Fermo

Mons. Claudio Palumbo delivers a homily on the feast of San Basso, patron of Termoli and the Diocese of Termoli-Larino. The homily was given during the morning Mass on August 3, 2026. A video and photos of the celebration are available.

SourcesDiocese of Termoli–Larino

The community of Rossano gathered in the cathedral to reflect on the Magnifica Humanitas, an encyclical on human dignity in the age of artificial intelligence. The event was part of the Achiropita festival. The community discussed the encyclical's themes.

SourcesDiocese of Rossano–Cariati

The community of Tremensuoli is holding solemn celebrations in honor of Sts. Nicandro and Sebastian from July 31 to August 9, 2026. The festivities commemorate the martyrs. The cult of St. Nicandro has a deep historical and faith connection.

SourcesDiocese of Gaeta

The Diocese of Cesena-Sarsina marks the feast of San Vicinio. The diocese has published a post about the event.

SourcesDiocese of Cesena–Sarsina

The Archdiocese of Valencia's cathedral hosts a meeting of teachers from Fundación Colegios Diocesanos San Vicente Mártir. 1,468 teachers from 72 schools participate. The event marks the start of the new school year.

SourcesArchdiocese of Valencia

The Diocese of Lamezia Terme announces new parish priest appointments. Over 40 priests have been assigned to guide parishes in the diocese. The appointments include parishes and rectories in various locations.

SourcesDiocese of Lamezia Terme

The Cattedrale di Santa Maria in Cagliari is the mother church of the Archdiocese. It has been a place of celebration, memory and hope for over seven centuries. The cathedral is dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta and Santa Cecilia.

SourcesDiocese of Cagliari

Parishioners, family, and friends gather at All Saints, Leiston. The event marks a double celebration for Canon David and the Diocese of East Anglia. A joyful gathering takes place.

SourcesDiocese of East Anglia

The Diocese of Ancona-Osimo's Pastorale Giovanile held a summer camp at Arsenale della Pace in Torino. About 50 young people participated in the camp, which included prayer, service, and fraternity. The camp was led by the diocese's Pastorale Giovanile team.

SourcesDiocese of Ancona–Osimo

Bishop Salvatore Rumeo has released a letter to the Diocese of Noto, titled 'Portare Cristo nel cuore dell’umanità'. The letter marks the completion of the first two-year period in the local Church's journey. It aims to renew the focus on ordinary life and mission.

SourcesDiocese of Noto

Bishop Salvatore Rumeo has released a new letter to the Diocese of Noto, titled 'Portare Cristo nel cuore dell’umanità'. The letter marks the completion of the first two-year period of the local church's journey. It aims to renew the focus on ordinary life and mission.

SourcesDiocese of Noto

Antonio Gavín is interviewed about his role in welcoming people at the Seminario de Mondoñedo. He has been in charge for almost 40 years. The interview is part of a series featuring people linked to the Diocese of Mondoñedo-Ferrol.

SourcesDiocese of Mondoñedo-Ferrol

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SourcesDiocese of East Anglia

SourcesDiocese of Cork and Ross

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The Catholic Historical Society hosts a conference on Church spaces. The conference is on Saint Patrick's Campus in Dublin City University. Bishop Paul Connell comments on the built heritage of the Catholic Church in Ireland.

SourcesIrish Catholic Bishops' Conference