Şule Rogenbuke

The official statement of Monsignore Martin KMETEC, President of Conference or the Catholic Bishops and Archbishop of Izmir, due to the statements of Halil KONAKÇI, Imam of Pendik Ulu Çınar Mosque, regarding the Holy Virgin Mary, is as below.

22 Mayıs 2023 Yazarı: Şule Rogenbuke

P. Alessandro, the National Delegate for International Eucharist Congress entrusted to the intercession of St. Paschal Baylon, a franciscan religious who lived in Spain in 16th century, the way of the International Eucharistic Congress which will be held in Quito in 2024 and also the 1st National Eucharistic Congress of the Church of Turkey.

Dear brothers and sisters,

Our bishop, Mgr Massimiliano Palinuro, invites you to the celebration of Mass on Ash Wednesday (22 February) in the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit.

The Mass will take place after the Sacrament of Confession  (mystery of repentance and reconciliation) at 6 p.m., followed by Holy Mass and the imposition of ashes at 7 p.m.

The Presidents of Council of Bishops of European countries who are in Prague for the Synod Meeting of Continental level issued a statement forthe effects of the earthquake that caused great damage in the south of Turkey and north of Syria.

In the statement, it was stated that they pray for everyone affected by the earthquake and that the activities foraid and supports of Caritas are actively providing.

On 7 January 2023 a commemorative mass will take place at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit for the Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI. The ceremony starts at 6.00pm for those who wish to attend.

Our brother, fr. Marcelo Antonio Cisneros OFM, parish priest of the Church of Mater Dolorosa Katolik Kilisesi in Samsun (Turkey),died on morning of 14th of December 2022 due to broken abdominal aortic aneurysm, at age 64.  

The Holy Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, 20^th of December 2022 at 18.00 in the Church of Santa Maria Draperis in Istanbul.