Thanksgiving for 50 years of priesthood

On September 20th, a Mass was celebrated in the Chapel of the Canons in St. Peters Basilica, Rome, in thanksgiving for the 50th anniversary of priesthood of Cardinal Claudio Hummes, Prefect of the Congregation for the Clergy. Many ecclesiastical and civil authorities were present, including the dean of the College of Cardinals, His Eminence Cardinal Sodano. Watch video

Canons sing the office in the Basilica of St. Mary Major

The Canons of the Basilica of St. Mary Major gather daily in the Sforza Chapel to sing the Divine Office. Watch video

Eucharistic celebration presided by His Emminence Cardinal Franc Rodé, CM

The Prefect of the Congregation for the Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, Cardinal Franc Rodé, CM, celebrated Mass at the Church of Santa Maria in Transpontina in Rome. A large congregation gathered with the priests of the Heralds of the Gospel for the celebration. Watch video