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Live Nativity Scene on Christmas Eve
In Front of the San Felipe de Neri Church
In Old Town, Albuquerque
From 4:00 PM to Midnight

On Wednesday, December 24, 2008, Christmas Eve, a LIVE Nativity Scene will be presented by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal (CFRs), and youth from San Felipe de Neri parish and parishes throughout Albuquerque and Rio Rancho in front of San Felipe de Neri Church in Old Town (2005 North Plaza NW) from 4:00 p.m. to Midnight. The youth will portray Joseph, Mary, shepherds, angels and kings. The nativity scene will feature live animals (donkey, calves, sheep, chickens etc.). The Franciscan Friars will be present to narrate the drama of Christmas Eve. More>

Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan Announces
The Dedication Mass of the New San José Church
2401 Broadway SW, Albuquerque, NM
7:00 PM Friday, December 12, 2008

7,800 Catholics Will Have a New Home
All are welcome to join in the celebration!

San José Parish’s 2400 registered families (7,800 Catholics) will have a new home tomorrow on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The new church will seat 1,000; the older church accommodated only 300. Father Gabriel Paredes, Pastor of San José Parish, said his team is preparing to serve 5,000 bowls of posole at the reception to follow. More>

Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan to Celebrate the Red Mass
Friday, October 24, 12:00 Noon
Immaculate Conception Church
619 Copper Ave. NW, Albuquerque, NM

Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan will preside at the Annual Red Mass celebration Friday, October 24, 12:00 PM at Immaculate Conception Church, 619 Copper Ave. NW, Albuquerque, NM. The Red Mass honors St. Thomas More and St. Ives, patrons of the legal profession. The patron saints serve as the models of the lawyer’s steadfast devotion and the high principles necessary to face the temptation of ambition and wealth. All lawyers, judges, those engaged in law enforcement and the administration of justice as well as other interested persons are invited to attend. More>

Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan on How to Vote?

As we prepare to cast our vote in the upcoming November elections, I think it is important for me, as the Shepherd of the Catholic Family, to remind everyone of the responsibility we have to participate as faithful citizens in the welfare of our country.

The Church has an important role in forming the consciences of its members. A good Catholic should be informed about the issues involved and the stance the candidates have on each issue. The Church is not allowed, under the law, to promote one candidate or the other or to promote a particular political party. We are forbidden to do that.

I ask that you inform yourself about the serious issues at stake and the candidates’ platforms. Take advantage of the privilege you have as U.S. citizens to vote and to share your views. As Archbishop Chaput of Denver says in his new book, Render Unto Caesar, we should not be silent about our values when it comes to the public debate on issues that relate to faith and human life. He says that Christian faith is always personal but never private. We must not be shamed into being quiet because others disagree with us. More>

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Los Amigos de San Jose has been established by the Archbishop of Santa Fe to sponsor and support the vibrant and growing ministry of San Jose parish. In fact, Archbishop Sheehan has pledged $500,000 toward the building of San Jose church. This money is part of a special fund that has been designated to support immigrant people. More>

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