Archbishop Edward Weisenburger of Detroit has appointed Father Kevin Creagh, CM, the new rector and president of St. John’s Major Seminary.

“Many young people turn to betting in the hope of earning a living, especially at a time when unemployment is high, and some have no reliable source of income beyond support from their parents,” Bishop Peter Adrian Chifukwa said at the closing Mass of the National Annual General Meeting of Young Christian Workers.

The prelate warned that gambling “can lead to behaviors such as stealing, because one becomes obsessed with always having money available for betting, driven by the hope of winning more.”

Malawi, a southeastern African nation of 22.2 million (map), is 79% Christian (40% Catholic), 15% Muslim, and 5% ethnic religionist.

“Ten guided bombs fell near our chapel,” said Father Petro Maika. “In fact, there were strikes from all sides.”

Father Maika said that “although the shelling caused damage, prayer continues. People need the presence of a priest and his support.”