Pope Francis decrees feast of Mother Teresa of Calcutta

The Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments announced on Tuesday, February 11, 2024, that September 5th will now mark the optional memorial of St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta. The following is from an article released by Zenit:

“The announcement, made by the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, reflects the continued resonance of Mother Teresaโ€™s mission of mercy. The decree, signed by Cardinal Arthur Roche, acknowledges the countless requests from bishops, priests, religious communities, and lay faithful who sought a formal place for her commemoration in the Churchโ€™s liturgical life.”

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Katharine E. Harmon, Ph.D., edits the blog, Pray Tell: Worship, Wit & Wisdom.

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