by Sandy ElChaar, Emily Oliver, Felicity L. Brown, Bayard Roberts
Life of Calvin Coolidge, The by Horace Green (1885 – 1943)
An easy to read biography of the 30th president of the United States.
Hidden Staircase, Version 2, The by Mildred A. Wirt Benson (1905 – 2002)
The second book in the Nancy Drew detective series. Is it a ghost causing the mysterious noises and shadows in the old Turnbull mansion, or is something even more sinister going on? Nancy Drew is determined to find out! (Summary by Amanda Leung)
Mystics of Islam, The by Reynold A. Nicholson (1868 – 1945)
Exploring Islamic mysticism, specifically Sufism, this book aims to provide an introduction to this difficult subject. Delving into the mystics’ experiences and philosophies from the eighth century on. It reveals the how the concepts of divine love, knowledge, and the individual’s spiritual journey toward God within Islamic thought. (Summary by Jessie Percival)
Fides News – EnglishASIA/PHILIPPINES – Bishops: “Corruption is the result of “withered hands”
Quezon City – Corruption and social injustice are the result of “withered hands” that deprive citizens of goods and resources. Drawing on the Gospel story of Jesus healing a man’s withered hand , Bishop Dave Dean Capucao of the Territorial Prelature of Infanta, east of Manila, reminded the faithful of “the need to address systemic…
Fides News – EnglishASIA/MACAU – The Diocese of Macao celebrates the Jubilee of the 450th anniversary of its establishment
Macau – On Friday 23 January, at 7 pm, in the cathedral dedicated to the Nativity of Our Lady, a solemn liturgy will be celebrated to open the programme of celebrations and initiatives to mark the 450th anniversary of the establishment of the diocese of Macau. The program of celebrations involves the nine parishes, where…
Fides News – EnglishAFRICA/IVORY COAST – Bishops launch creation of Catholic University of Ivory Coast
Abidjan – The creation of the Catholic University of Ivory Coast and a spiritual retreat center for priests are the two main topics at the heart of the 128th Plenary Assembly of the Episcopal Conference of Ivory Coast, being held from January 20 to 25 in San Pedro. The Assembly opened on January 20 in…
Fides News – Spanish (Spain – Traditional)ASIA/MACAO – La diócesis de Macao celebra el jubileo por los 450 años de su erección
Macao – El viernes 23 de enero, a las 19.00 horas, en la catedral dedicada a la Natividad de Nuestra Señora, se celebrará la liturgia solemne que inaugurará el programa de celebraciones e iniciativas con motivo del 450º aniversario de la erección de la diócesis de Macao. El programa de celebraciones involucra a las nueve…
Fides News – EnglishArchbishop Sangalli at the funeral chamber of fashion designer Valentino Garavani for a moment of prayer and reflection together with family members
Rome – Among the thousands of people who paid tribute today to the mortal remains of fashion designer Valentino Garavani, who passed away on Monday 19 January at the age of 93, there was also a delegation from the Dicastery for Evangelisation , composed of Archbishop Samuele Sangalli , Monsignor Sergio Bertocchi and Sister Benedetta…
Fides News – Spanish (Spain – Traditional)El Arzobispo Sangalli en la cámara ardiente del diseñador Valentino Garavani para un momento de oración y recogimiento junto a la familia
Roma – Entre las miles de personas que hoy han rendido homenaje a los restos mortales del diseñador Valentino Garavani, fallecido el lunes 19 de enero a la edad de 93 años, también ha estado una delegación del Dicasterio para la Evangelización , compuesta por el Arzobispo Samuele Sangalli , Monsignor Sergio Bertocchi y la…
Fides News – EnglishASIA/MYANMAR – A new church opens amid conflict: a sign of faith and hope
Myitkyina – The blessing of a new Catholic church and a grotto with the statue of Our Lady of Lourdes, the “Regina Pacis,” is a significant event in the Diocese of Myitkyina, the capital of Kachin State in northern Myanmar. Amid the ongoing civil war, the surrounding area is the scene of violent clashes between…
Fides News – EnglishAMERICA/PERU – Online course for Bolivarian countries on the history and mission of the Pontifical Mission Societies
Lima – What are the Pontifical Mission Societies , what is their mission, and what are their field of action? These questions will be answered in detail in an online course for Bolivarian countries, which begins on January 31. “The National Directions of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the Bolivarian countries – Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador,…
Fides News – EnglishASIA/CHINA – Coadjutor Bishop Anthony Li Hui succeeds Nicholas Han Jide at the helm of the Diocese of Pingliang
Pingliang – Anthony Li Hui, currently Coadjutor Bishop of Pingliang, in the Chinese province of Gansu, has assumed the leadership of the diocese, succeeding 85-year-old Bishop Nicholas Han Jide OFM Cap, who is now Bishop Emeritus of the same diocese. The Chinese Catholic online portals Xinde.org and chinacatholic.cn report that the Bishop’s installation took place…
Cocaine use disorder, mental health diagnoses, and serious mental illness characteristics in mental health treatment – Orrin D. Ware
by Orrin D. Ware, G. Rose Geiger, Monique T. Cano Over half of treatment-seeking individuals with a cocaine use disorder have a co-occurring mental health disorder. Mental health disorder symptoms may impact an individual’s functioning so severely that they are classified as a serious mental illness (SMI). However, there is variability in defining SMI, including…
Disparities in long-lasting insecticidal bed net usage and malaria burden 2 years after a mass distribution campaign in central Côte d’Ivoire: A cross-sectional survey prior to a cluster randomised trial – Colette Sih
by Colette Sih, Serge B. Assi, Edouard Dangbenon, Benoit Talbot, Joseph Biggs, Alphonsine A. Koffi, Ludovic P. Ahoua Alou, Louisa A. Messenger, Marius Gonse Zoh, Soromane Camara, Manisha A. Kulkarni, Natacha Protopopoff, Raphael N’Guessan, Jackie Cook Identifying and tackling inequities in long-lasting insecticidal bed net (LLIN) coverage and usage is key in reducing malaria burden….