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June 4, 2017

Msgr. Ambrose Sheehy’s 50 years of memories include helping Mother Teresa

Msgr. Ambrose Sheehy stands behind Mother Teresa at the opening of the novitiate of the Missionaries of Charity Fathers in New York City in 1984.

Msgr. Ambrose Sheehy wanted to be a priest for as long as he could remember.

Published in Canada
September 12, 2016

Mother Teresa upheld as the human face of eternal hope at U.N.

Sister Clare Roy, a member of the Missionaries of Charity, closes her eyes and clasps her hands as she speaks during a conference at the United Nations Sept. 9 on St. Teresa of Calcutta's enduring message to the international community.

UNITED NATIONS – St. Teresa of Calcutta was described as the human face of eternal hope who embodied the founding principles of the world body during a program honoring her canonization.

Published in International
September 7, 2016

Philippines cardinal joins Mississauga parish in celebrating Mother Teresa

A woman reaches to touch a painting of Mother Teresa at Christo Rei parish in Mississauga, Ont., Sept. 4. The parish celebrated a Mass in the new saint’s honour on the day she was named St. Teresa of Calcutta. The Mass was celebrated by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of the Philippines.

Mississauga, Ont. –Mother Teresa was a true example of Christian discipleship, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle told a congregation of more than 1,300 people gathered Sept. 4 at Cristo Rei parish in Mississauga to celebrate her elevation to sainthood.

Published in Canada: Toronto-GTA
September 4, 2016

In Calcutta, joy, prayers and testimonies as Mother Teresa becomes saint

Missionaries of Charity nuns in Kolkata, India, watch St. Teresa's canonization broadcast live from Rome Sept. 4.

CALCUTTA, India – At Shishu Bhavan, children, the destitute, Missionaries of Charity nuns and novices sat silently, glued to the TV screen for the live telecast of the Vatican canonization ceremony of Mother Teresa.

Published in International
September 4, 2016

St. Teresa of Calcutta will always be 'Mother' Teresa, Pope says

Pope Francis kisses a prayer card presented by a Missionaries of Charity nun at the conclusion of the canonization Mass of St. Teresa of Kolkata in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Sept. 4.

VATICAN CITY – With a large tapestry bearing the portrait of the woman known as the "Saint of the Gutters" suspended above him, Pope Francis proclaimed the sainthood of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, hailing her courage and love for the poor.

Published in Faith