More and more initiatives are getting underway with the enthusiastic participation of the faithful. Churches fill up. Eager volunteers perform various tasks. Parishioners take part in liturgical and practical activities.
Affected by syringomyelia, the woman's health improved with medical marijuana. After her husband’s arrest, the therapy stopped, and her health deteriorated until her death 32 days later. Activists call for the release of the single father of two.
Islamic extremists are trying to influence the elections. Many voters criticise the political manipulation of religion. It is wrong to use religion “incite hatred and resentment," said People's Consultative Assembly chairman Zulkifli Hasan. "Sectarian issues have used up our energy," added Budi Arie Setiadji.
On April 19 the second round of local elections to take place. At stake is also the governor of the capital. New protests by Islamic fundamentalist movements against Ahok. Abp. Suharyo: Voting essential to ensure "unity" of the Republic. An appeal for calm to avoid stressful situations.
The archdiocese had been vacant since November 2015. The new archbishop is a professor in canon law and teaches at the local seminary. Semarang provides pastoral care to more than 404,000 Catholics and 98 parishes.
Pluralism of Indonesian society inspired the theme of the event. The Catholic Church in Asia in the wide variety of ethnic groups, languages and cultures. Msgr. Suharyo: "All participants deeply understand the importance of the concept of unity in diversity". Msgr. Prapdi: "Diversity is a priceless" social and cultural asset.
The Church remembers him for his commitment to defend and protect the principle of the nation's unity in diversity. The Muslim cleric has promoted dialogue and tolerance between different confessions in an Indonesia marked by hatred of radical Muslims.
On the occasion of World Day for Marriage 140 couples renew their vows. In August, the festivities for "Iron Wedding" of an active couple in the enterprise and in volunteering. Archbishop of Jakarta: the sacrament is "the celestial love of God: without conditions and perfect."
Banners and notices have been displayed in several Jakarta mosques. Police are investigating the matter. Concerned, Religious Affairs minister calls refusals “unislamic”." The election campaign was marked by acts of intolerance by Islamists against Ahok and his supporters. Tensions are building ahead of the second round of voting in April. Moderate Muslims react.
Increasingly important to network and raise awareness of social media, often a battleground between opposing "factions." The story of the Christian governor of Jakarta example of online lynching. Event organized by the dioceses involved56 young people. The invitation to the parents to supervise their children's activities on the Internet.
"For seven years the plan has been is carried out with different participants,” said Fr Sutapa, a former educator at the St Peter major seminary in Pematang Siantar, with “priests from Palembang with less than five years of service, priests from Tanjungkarang with less than ten years, and priests from Padang with more than ten years."
On 1 March, King Salman will arrive in Jakarta on an official visit. Breaking with Protocol, President Widodo will welcome him in person at the airport. The Saudi monarch will travel with an entourage of about 1,500 people, including government ministers and princes. The visit includes a short vacation in Bali.
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