May We Scatter the Ashes Of Loved Ones?
Question: Does the Catholic Church permit the scattering of ashes of a person after cremation? Answer: The Catholic Church has taught since 1963 that the practice of...
Question: Does the Catholic Church permit the scattering of ashes of a person after cremation? Answer: The Catholic Church has taught since 1963 that the practice of...
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Pope Francis, who will celebrate his 88th birthday in December, has approved simplified liturgical rites for the death of a pontiff. His...
By CNS – Angolan Cardinal Alexandre do Nascimento, the world’s oldest cardinal, died Sept. 28 at the age of 99 and was praised by Pope Francis for...
Question: Can Catholics make a Living Will giving instructions for end-of-life care? Answer: A Living Will is a written, legal document that provides instructions for your medical...
Father Godfrey Ocamringa, AJ – 1st October 1966 – 6th July, 2024 Family Background Rev. Fr. Godfrey Ocamringa AJ, son of Mr. Donasiano Omwoni (Father) and Mrs. Lucy...
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – “Dying is part of the process of living and should not take place in a pre-cemetery,” said Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, president of...
Stigmatine Father Paul Mothobi Tatu Css was laid to rest at the Most Holy Redeemer Church in Mmakau, Pretoria on May 11. The funeral was attended by...
Question: As a longtime practising Catholic, I would like to know whether the church has a position on whether those who are now in heaven can observe,...
Church / Death / Fr John Allen Green
by Admin · Published April 13, 2024 · Last modified April 15, 2024
Franciscan Father John Allen Green has died aged 72. Fr Green wrote our Sunday reflections online since 2018 and in December we featured his life story. Rest...
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