Archbishop Hebda, Archbishop Nassar celebrate solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul

The Two Great Pillars of the Church

Peter and Paul are two great apostles whose vision, theology, and proclamation of the Christ event brought tremendous change and stability to their followers and to the Church universally. For this reason, they are often called the “two pillars of the universal Church.” To understand their impact, we must look at their individual lives. Let us begin with Peter’s faith journey, and then reflect on...

Bishop joins Sts. Peter and Paul faithful for parish feast day

Photos by Andrea Herrera Grillo The community of Saints Peter and Paul Parish, Turnersville, came together June 29 for faith,

U.S. archbishops reflect on importance of fostering unity

ROME (CNS) — When Pope Leo XIV gave newly appointed metropolitan archbishops their pallium on the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, he told them it symbolizes their responsibility to care for their people and to promote unity. “Dear brothers, this sign of the pastoral responsibility entrusted to you also expresses your communion with the Bishop of Rome, so that in the unity of the Catholic faith, each of you may build up that communion in your local…

Archbishop Hebda, Archbishop Nassar celebrate solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul

Archbishop Samir Nassar, left, and Archbishop Bernard Hebda bestow blessings after the June 29 evening Mass of the solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul at the Cathedral of St. Paul in St. Paul. JOE RUFF | THE CATHOLIC SPIRIT Archbishop Samir Nassar closed his June 24-30 visit from Damascus, Syria, to the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis by celebrating the solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul with Archbishop Bernard Hebda June 29 at the Cathedral …