The word “transplant “comes from the Latin mid-15th century word and means “to plant again in a different place.” The Latin word root is “Trans “which means “across or beyond“ combined with the Latin word “plantare” which means “to plant.” Originally a gardening term, obviously, it was applied to people in the 1500s, and then two organs or tissues in the 18th century.
The Month of June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. As May was the month of Mary, our Blessed Mother, and June is the Month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, does it not follow that as May leads into June, Mary leads us to the love of her Son, symbolized by His Heart?
On Thursday, May 26, 2016, the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, Bishop Steven J. Lopes released his first Pastoral Letter, “The Mystery of Faith: A Pastoral Letter on the Holy Eucharist.”
The Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter is honored to announce that our Holy Father Pope Francis has named Professor Clinton Allen Brand a Knight of the Pontifical Equestrian Order of St. Gregory the Great.