Pray for Brad Catania brother in law of my son Eugene Cannon

Brad Catania is the brother in law of my son Eugene. Brad underwent emergency brain surgery in Mexico this week and has been medivac'd home to Philadelphia. Recovery of motor and cognitive function remain questionable. Please pray for Brad and his family. -- Andy Cannon

Prayers for Fr Jack Fullen

Dear friends in Christ, I received a phone call from Father Jack's daughter stating that he had respiratory distress early this morning and was placed on a ventilator to help his breathing. At present, he is in the ICU and is stable. It is thought that the respiratory distress is a result pneumonia and congestive heart failure. I am deeply, deeply saddened by today's news and am asking for your prayers. In the mercy of Christ, -- Kellie M. Ross

Special Intention for Nicholas Anitole

A friend of my family is close to the end of his battle with cancer. Nick is 43 and recently became a father to Nicholas Jr.: 6 months old. I ask that you pray for him and his wife Dahlia who loves him very much and shares in his pain. -- Mike Barrea

The diocese of Cartagena, Spain, asks for our prayers

The diocese of Cartagena, Spain, asks for our prayers, rosaries, and other palanca for the 945th Women’s Weekend April 29-May 2. -- Melanie Rigney

Update on Katie John

Dear all, Good news - I would like to give you an update on things and to thank each and all of you for your prayers. On Tuesday we were to UVA Hosp for Katie’s follow-up and the Dr. said the surgery was perfect. The x-rays are absolutely clear and as are her lymph nodes. No Chemo, no radiation and only a follow up in six months. Thanks be to God.
Bad news – On Thursday at about midnight, we went to ER because Katie was vomiting and had pains in the abdomen. DR e-rayed ,etc, and said it looked like a blocked intestine and there was about a 70% chance that surgery would be needed. Ouch. The admitted her into the hospital, and I prayed with all of my heart. They put her on a liquid diet with meds, etc, and, praise the Lord, it cleared up and the pain went away.
Good news – Katie came home late Friday afternoon and on Saturday, we travelled to Gina’s in Burke Center to celebrate Gina’s birthday and Gina and John’s wedding anniversary. Again, thanks be to God and to each of you for your prayers. Peace, -- Jerry John

Joint Cursillo of the diocese of Passo Fundo/RS, Brazil, April 16-18

Please offer prayers, rosaries, Masses and other palanca for the 34th Joint Cursillo of the diocese of Passo Fundo/RS, Brazil, April 16-18. Thanks! -- Melanie Rigney

310th Women’s Cursillo April 29-May 2 in the Archdiocese of Leon, Mexico

Please pray for the women and team of the 310th Women’s Cursillo April 29-May 2 in the Archdiocese of Leon, Mexico. Thanks! -- Melanie Rigney

Update on Sue Clemente

Friends, Please keep Sue in your prayers. Still a lot of questions to answer about how to best handle a "hematoma" she developed which was the cause of her leg pain. de colores, -- Mark Clemente

Update on Susan Clemente

Friends, Susan is not out of the woods yet and I had to take her back in the hospital yesterday for pretty severe leg pain. I appears that all the prednisone she has taken over the years may have weakened her bones. It may be more (or less) than that, hopefully we'll know more as tests come back. Do continue to keep her in your prayers. de Colores, -- Mark Clemente

Update on Sue Clemente

Friends, It's a Good Friday indeed. Thank you for your prayers, we've felt them envelop Susan and we believe she's finally out of the woods and I expect her home from the hospital this weekend. We've finally gotten a diagnosis, hemophagocytosis which in laymen's terms, are white blood cells eating up ones red blood cells, THINKING they're some germ that needs to be eliminated. She's responding well to treatment and her spirits are great. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Have a Blessed Easter!! de Colores, -- Mark Clemente