Publisher Publisher -

  • Home
  • Catholic church
  • Catholic history
  • Holy communion
  • Religious association
  • Exta Topics
    • Catholic funding
Catholics Come Home Boston
  • Home
  • Elizabeth J. Hayes

Author

Elizabeth J. Hayes

Catholic history

National Gazette Calendar – May 6, 2022

Elizabeth J. Hayes May 12, 2022
FRIDAY MAY 6DWAYNE HAGGINS CONCERT at Niagara Coffee Haus, 8 Exchange St., Millis. 8-10pm (doors open at 7:45pm) With Dwayne Haggins "the love child of Hank Williams and Sam Cooke" and "the John Legend of rockabilly". Sponsored by Ferrimy…
Catholic church

Statement by Bishop Burbidge before the Dobbs vs. Jackson decision

Elizabeth J. Hayes May 12, 2022
As our country awaits the historic decision of the Supreme Court of the United States on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, reminds us of the teaching of the Catholic Church on the profound value and dignity of all human life,…
Religious association

WFU student and faculty groups help support local refugees

Elizabeth J. Hayes May 11, 2022
While the People Abroad at Wake Forest's Flow House in Vienna, Austria helped Ukrainian refugees seeking refuge far from their home country, students, faculty and staff at the university's Reynolda campus made even for the refugees in…
Holy communion

Like father, like son as Max dons his father’s Holy Communion jacket 40 years later

Elizabeth J. Hayes May 11, 2022
…
Catholic history

A Muslim “bridge builder” has started interfaith work in his basement. Now it has…

Elizabeth J. Hayes May 10, 2022
Eboo Patel began his efforts to bring people of different faiths together for dialogue and service projects in a basement office on the northwest side.He kept his day job and piloted a practical Chrysler Cirrus sedan through the streets of…
Catholic funding

What are the different types of personal loans?

Elizabeth J. Hayes May 10, 2022
No one wants to be in a position where they have to rely on a loan to help them out financially, but we all have to accept that we may end up in that position eventually. Personal loans are one of the most common…
Catholic church

Officials condemn violence and threats after high court leaks over abortion case

Elizabeth J. Hayes May 10, 2022
WASHINGTON (CNS) – Biden administration officials issued a statement against the violence on May 9 following protests outside the homes of two Supreme Court justices in the Washington area, as well as a wave of vandalism and disturbances…
Religious association

Church News – April 9 | Religion

Elizabeth J. Hayes May 9, 2022
Full Gospel Business MenThe Crystal Coast Chapter of the Full Gospel Businessmen's Fellowship in America…
Holy communion

Mangaluru: First Day of Holy Communion held at St Joseph the Worker Church, Neermarga

Elizabeth J. Hayes May 9, 2022
Press release Mangaluru, May 9: It is the fourth Sunday of the Easter season, May 8, 2022 at 8 a.m., that 14 Angels with!--start>…
Catholic history

Today in history: May 9, Mandela chosen to lead South Africa

Elizabeth J. Hayes May 9, 2022
Today in History Today is Monday, May 9, the 129th day of 2022. There are 236 days left in the… Today in History Today is Monday, May 9, the 129th day of 2022. There are 236 days left in the…
Catholic church

Liberals celebrate protests outside homes and churches of SCOTUS judges: ‘Mass…

Elizabeth J. Hayes May 8, 2022
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Liberal social media commentators are mobilizing support for abortion activists to demonstrate outside the homes of Supreme Court justices and in churches. "Go to people's homes. Go to their…
Religious association

Pandemic and war in Ukraine hurt Thailand’s orchid industry

Elizabeth J. Hayes May 8, 2022
Published on: 08/05/2022 - 05:24Amended: 08/05/2022 - 05:22 Nakhon Pathom (Thailand) (AFP) - Thai orchid farmers, already weary after two years of being battered by the pandemic,…
Holy communion

Former Protestant minister embraces the truth of the Catholic Church – Catholic World Report

Elizabeth J. Hayes May 7, 2022
Recent convert Steve Dow and his wife, Amanda, pose for a photo with Deacon MJ Kersenbrock, left, and Father Bernard Starman after the Easter Vigil April 16, 2022 at St. Patrick's Church in O'Neill, Nebraska. / Courtesy of the…
Catholic church

Korenek and Brandl exchange vows at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church | Way of life

Elizabeth J. Hayes May 7, 2022
Stephanie Marie Korenek and Cody Paul Brandl were married on April 30,…
Catholic funding

Payday loan borrowers charged high rollover fees despite consumer protections: CFPB

Elizabeth J. Hayes May 6, 2022
Payday lenders offer short-term loans and cash advances, but those products come with high interest rates that often lead to a debt trap, the CFPB found. (iStock) Payday lenders provide small loans that are repaid in one lump…
Religious association

Students and civil society groups condemn the killing of Nagaraju and warn against vested interests

Elizabeth J. Hayes May 6, 2022
The Dalit Students Union (DSU), in its brief statement of condolences, said that it is the Dalits who become the victims regardless of the perpetrators. Telangana for Peace and Unity (TPU), a collective platform of individuals…
Catholic church

Richard “Richie” Goblirsch – Redwood Falls Gazette

Elizabeth J. Hayes May 5, 2022
Richard "Richie" Goblirsch, 72, of Redwood Falls, died at Gil-Mor Manor in Morgan on Sunday, May 1, 2022. Christian Burial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 6, 2022 at St. Anne Church of Wabasso.…
Catholic history

Black Catholic Sisters: A Fascinating and Long-Ignored History

Elizabeth J. Hayes May 4, 2022
By David Crary National AP Editor Even as a young adult, Shannen Dee Williams - who grew up black and Catholic in Memphis, Tennessee - knew only one black nun, and a fake one at that: Sister Mary Clarence, played by Whoopi…
Religious association

The Richmond Observer – North Carolina Court of Appeals Blocks ‘Heavyweight’…

Elizabeth J. Hayes May 4, 2022
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Court of Appeals has issued new orders blocking all activity in a lawsuit challenging the state's Opportunity Scholarship program. This includes the "onerous" discovery targeting several private schools.…
Holy communion

Around the districts: Tarbert and Templeglantine

Elizabeth J. Hayes May 4, 2022
…
Catholic history

York Catholic graduate makes East Stroudsburg history; other local college grades

Elizabeth J. Hayes May 3, 2022
A graduate of York Catholic High School made history in East Stroudsburg women's lacrosse.On Monday, Kayleigh Pokrivka was named Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference East Division Women's Lacrosse Defenseman of the Year. She is the first…
Catholic church

NEW EDITION OF THE CATHOLIC CLASSIC WHY DO CATHOLICS DO THIS? ANSWERS PERSISTENT QUESTIONS ABOUT…

Elizabeth J. Hayes May 3, 2022
"Johnson offers lucid explanations of a dazzling array of customs and beliefs." -- *Editors' Weekly* Tweet that Postscripts added to each chapter answer many perennial questions to expand understanding of the Catholic Church in all…
Religious association

Getting Back on Track with TRACS: Accreditation Agency Leads the Way for Small HBCUs

Elizabeth J. Hayes May 2, 2022
Accreditation is essential for higher education institutions. Not only is it an indication of academic quality, but it also provides a level of assurance to the public that the institution is fulfilling its mission, providing students with…
Catholic history

Black Catholic Nuns: A Fascinating and Long-Ignored History

Elizabeth J. Hayes May 1, 2022
Among the women…
Catholic church

“Peter, do you love me?” | National Catholic Registry

Elizabeth J. Hayes May 1, 2022
…
Religious association

Respect for all of God’s creatures is a common theme in many religions

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 30, 2022
Today marks the start of Be Kind to Animals month, and while at first glance this topic might seem like an incongruous topic in a newspaper section devoted to religious beliefs, it doesn't take much effort to find the link. . Respect for…
Holy communion

Schools as “religion-free zones”? | Voice

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 30, 2022
The United States Constitution with flag background. | (Picture: public domain)The Supreme Court is considering a new case related to school prayer. This story began in 2015 when high school football coach Joe Kennedy took a knee in the…
Catholic history

The Reading Room: 7 Dalit Voices on Books They Want People to Read More to Understand India’s…

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 30, 2022
Recommendation: The Politics of Untouchability: Social Mobility and Social Change in a City of India by Owen Lynch (Columbia University Press, 1969) The Politics of Untouchability: Social Mobility and Social Change in a City in India by…
Catholic church

Edward F. Luecke, Sr. Obituary

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 29, 2022
Edward F. Luecke, Sr., 90, of Chalfont, died Wednesday, April 27, 2022. He was the beloved husband of the late Rosemarie (Tornetta) Luecke, who died May 21, 2017.Born September 6, 1931 in Sellersville, he was the son of the late Charles and…
Religious association

CdA could end invocations | Coeur d’Alene Press

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 29, 2022
COEUR d'ALENE - Prayers ahead of Coeur d'Alene City Council meetings could see their last Amen. The city, which recently took over the programming of pastors to give brief invocations, could!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Holy communion

The Spirit of Catholicism by Vivian Boland OP

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 28, 2022
VIVIAN BOLAND, Dominican friar and theologian, currently professor aggregate of Theology at Angelicum University in Rome, provided a thorough, lucid, and engaging introduction to the nature of the Church and the Catholic Faith. Like all…
Catholic history

Climate activist’s self-immolation sparks questions about faith and protest | earth beat

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 28, 2022
Wynn Bruce, a 50-year-old Buddhist and climate activist, set himself on fire outside the US Supreme Court last week, sparking a national conversation about his motivation and whether he may have been inspired…
Catholic church

At what age do you receive confirmation in the Catholic Church?

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 28, 2022
Baptized Catholics can be confirmed at any age, although each diocese has its own age requirements for the usual receipt of confirmation.In the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church, any baptized Catholic can be confirmed, regardless of…
Religious association

Why do anti-Islamist militants turn to clerical leadership?

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 27, 2022
ABSTRACT Iraq has witnessed several protest movements in recent history, many of which have been explicit about their desire for a "civilian state" (al-dawla al-madanīya) or even a secular state, which separates the religious domain…
Holy communion

Saint-Robert initiates Catholic aspirants, catechumens | Way of life

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 27, 2022
Every year on Holy Saturday during the Easter Vigil, thousands of people…
Catholic history

Few Certified Teachers in New Social Studies Task Force

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 27, 2022
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — Over the past nine months, the topic of content standards for social studies education has been a controversial one. The problems started in the summer of 2021 when the Department of Education (DOE)…
Catholic church

Barbara Kay Paulsen – Pipestone County Star

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 26, 2022
Barbara Kay Paulsen, 86, Pipestone, passed away Monday, April 18, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Communities of Pipestone. The Christian Burial Mass was held Monday, April 25 at St. Leo's Catholic Church with Msgr. Gérald Kosse…
Religious association

Stimulating Mutual Learning Among Civilizations and Promoting Religious Unity—Boao Forum for Asia…

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 26, 2022
HAIKOU, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 25, 2022--Political, business and academic leaders gathered at the…
Holy communion

“Easter is always a gala day among Poles all over the world.”

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 25, 2022
Over the past week, the Polish community has welcomed the opportunity to celebrate Easter and its promise of new life. After coping with the Covid-19 pandemic for more than two years, many have cautiously chosen to resume honored…
Catholic history

Chenango Forks United Methodist lasted the longest in a church group

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 25, 2022
For readers of this column, you already know that I attended schools in Chenango Forks and spent much of my youth riding the bus through the hamlet of Chenango Forks until many of us call still 'old school'. I went to play bingo at the…
Catholic church

JANET DALEEN NANCE | KMMO

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 24, 2022
Janet Daleen Nance, 67, of Carrollton, Missouri, died Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at the Life Care Center in Carrollton. Janet was the daughter of Leonard Dale and Shirley Anne (Spreitzer) Adcock, born March 10, 1955 in…
Religious association

The mass murder of Christians in Turkey

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 24, 2022
The Armenian Genocide was officially recognized by the United States on April 24, 2021. Credit: public domain The Armenian Genocide, the systematic mass murder and expulsion of 1.5 million ethnic Armenians perpetrated in Turkey and…
Holy communion

Did you know that Jesus and Mary appeared to Saint Faustina? | National Catholic Register

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 23, 2022
Our Lord was not the only visitor from Sister Faustina's Heaven - Our Lady also came with messages about Divine Mercy.…
Catholic history

Vatican officials in US to investigate alleged miracles in Father Tolton’s case

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 23, 2022
Father Augustus Tolton, pictured in an undated photo. Born into slavery in Missouri, he was ordained a priest on April 24, 1886 in Rome. He is the first recognized African-American priest ordained for the American…
Religious association

Appeals court strikes down University of Central Florida speech code

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 22, 2022
…
Holy communion

Holy Communion in Contagious Times by Richard Burridge; ‘Drink this All of You’ by…

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 21, 2022
THE pandemic resulting from the Covid-19 virus has led Christian churches around the world to reconsider their usual communion practices, and to adopt a variety of expedients for its duration.In the first part of his book (News, Comment,…
Catholic history

Vatican Officials to Investigate Possible Father Tolton Miracles

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 21, 2022
Father Augustus Tolton is pictured in an undated photo. (CNS photo courtesy of the Archdiocese of Chicago Archives and Records Center)QUINCY, Ill. (CNS) - The local ABC-TV affiliate in Quincy, where Father Augustus Tolton was…
Catholic church

Why the Catholic Church must tackle its inequalities

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 21, 2022
When the Church's social teaching looks outward, it sees inequality as evil, but fails when it looks inward. Photo CNS/Remo Casilli, Reuters The Church's approach to human rights provides "a vital resource" for contemporary…
Catholic funding

6 useful and practical tips to pay off your debts in 2022

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 21, 2022
Loans or credit cards are sometimes the best option if you have a financial emergency while you wait for payday, or if you need to pay to get your car fixed, so you can get to work and earn money. Paying off debt can leave more money to…
Religious association

LGBTQ protections languish as Missouri lawmakers push to ban transgender sports – The Examiner

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 20, 2022
By Tessa Weinberg Missouri Independent On one end of the Missouri Capitol last week, Sen. Greg Razer was making another failed attempt to convince his colleagues to enact legal protections in state law for LGBTQ…
Holy communion

The 2022 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books presents Religious Faith and Reason: A Brief…

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 19, 2022
Understand the nature of religion and its concepts in the context of human phenomenon This book is a sobering reminder of what most people often forget to do when it comes to religion…
Catholic history

Pysanky painting | National Catholic Register

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 19, 2022
The beautiful tradition of Ukrainian Easter egg art…
Catholic church

Seize the joy this Easter | National Catholic Registry

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 19, 2022
“Joy is prayer; joy is strength: joy is a net by which you can catch souls. -St. Teresa of Calcutta…
Religious association

Russo-Ukrainian War and Mariupol News: Live Updates

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 18, 2022
ASHEVILLE, NC — The Ukrainian comeback attempt had fizzled out, and Dayana Yastremska and her four teammates prepared to pose for their last official photo during this Billie Jean King Cup qualifier.The blue and yellow ribbon representing…
Catholic history

A mysterious wave of attacks on Catholic churches and statues across the United States leaves…

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 17, 2022
But Haas, who began tracking attacks on northern Colorado parishes when he noticed they were on the rise, said he saw other potential motivations for some of the incidents. He noted that the increase coincided with the start of the…
Catholic church

Cologne Catholic Church Funds Paid Priest’s Gambling Debts | News | DW

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 16, 2022
Catholics in the Archdiocese of Cologne expressed shock on Saturday that the church had paid more than a million euros to erase the private debts of a priest. The news caused particular outrage when it emerged the money had come from a…
Religious association

GW Black Alumni Reunite for Annual Reunion and Awards Ceremony | Today

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 15, 2022
By BL Wilson The George Washington University Black Alumni Association (GWBAA) hosted a weekend get-together for more than 145 black alumni who hung out with friends and classmates, some of whom they hadn't seen since years, visited the…
Holy communion

Loveland churches tell of Easter service plans – Loveland Reporter-Herald

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 15, 2022
Churches in Loveland will be welcoming people to a variety of Easter season services and programs this weekend. Enduring Love Lutheran Church Abiding Love Lutheran Church, 2825 E. First St., Loveland, will offer a Good Friday Service of…
Catholic history

‘Father Stu’ review: Mark Wahlberg’s vehicle leans on a Hail Mary

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 14, 2022
Father Stu? He's not an ordinary priest, he's a cool priest. A tough priest. A priest who swears (a lot), a priest with a history of alcohol and boxing. That's the story told by the film's poster, which features a diptych of star Mark…
Catholic church

Labor MP Kristina Keneally accused of ‘using the church to vote’ after criticizing the…

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 14, 2022
Kristina Keneally accused of 'hypocritically using the church to vote' after photos emerged of her praying and receiving communion despite calling her 'failing and decaying'Ms Keneally visited the Church of the Sacred Heart in…
Religious association

Community Crisis | | Santa Fe Reporter

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 13, 2022
With his livelihood on the line, Rob Lennick texted the wrong Deborah.The CEO of the Jewish Federation of New Mexico, Lennick sent a message asking for support for an extension of his contract. He was also applying for a $30,000 forgivable…
Holy communion

How the Black Death Changed One of Christianity’s Most Important Rituals

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 12, 2022
(THE CONVERSATION) — The Conversation is an independent, not-for-profit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. The Conversation is entirely responsible for the content.The 14th century is notorious for disaster. In…
Catholic church

Maryland lawmakers override governor’s veto on expansive abortion bill

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 11, 2022
Calling it "a sad day for women's health and safety in Maryland," the Catholic Conference of Maryland sharply criticized the state's General Assembly for overriding Gov. Larry Hogan's veto of a bill that will now become law and dramatically…
Religious association

Charities in Lebanon warn people are starving and aid during Ramadan will be limited

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 10, 2022
DUBAI: Dutch academics and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations have launched a vital new project that uses cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology to improve the identification and measurement of species…
Holy communion

Churches in Nagaland observe Palm Sunday | MorungExpress

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 10, 2022
The Ministry of Music praises during the Palm Sunday celebration at CBCK on April 10. (Morung Photo) News Morung ExpressDimapur/Kohima | April 10 Like the rest of…
Catholic history

Sight Magazine – Pressure mounts on Sri Lankan leader to step down as protests continue;…

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 10, 2022
April 10, 2022 FRANCOIS KRISHNAN Colombia, Sri Lanka PA Thousands of Sri Lankans gathered in the country's main business district and Christian clergy marched through the capital on Saturday to observe a day of protest…
Catholic church

Vince Hatt: the Pope is decentralizing the Catholic Church | Local News

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 9, 2022
Several years ago, I began writing petitions for the prayer of the faithful at Newman Catholic Parish. In one of my first petitions I wrote “For the wisdom of Pope Francis as he continues his work of decentralizing the…
Religious association

Grant money leads to renovations at Gardner-Webb University Library

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 9, 2022
Since December 2021, facilities and maintenance staff have worked to significantly transform the third floor of the John R. Dover Library at Gardner-Webb University.The floor has recently opened to the delight and surprise of the…
Holy communion

Urbana and Mechanicsburg Churches Unite to Offer Holy Week Services

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 9, 2022
Reverend Ray Branstiter of the Messiah Lutheran Church, Reverend Kazy Blocher Hinds of the First Presbyterian Church and Reverend Derrick Fetz of the Episcopal Churches of Champaign County met Thursday to plan the Good Friday…
Catholic history

46 years, 750 Ws, indelible legacy: Matthews leaves his mark on NJ women’s basketball

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 8, 2022
Kathy Matthews can't remember her first career victory in 1977, but she hasn't forgotten her first championship at Union Catholic.In her first season at the helm, she led Union Catholic to a banner season, winning the Union County…
Catholic church

Suspect tells court he killed British Catholic lawmaker over Syria vote

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 8, 2022
LONDON — A man accused of stabbing a British lawmaker to death during a regular meeting with his constituents told a court on Thursday he had targeted the politician because he voted for airstrikes against the Syria. Ali Harbi Ali, 26, is…
Catholic history

Holy Name Catholic Secondary School Enrollment Now Open

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 6, 2022
ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC) — In Escanaba, students are back in the classrooms of Holy Name Catholic High School: A Chesterton Academy for the first time in 50 years. As part of the Chesterton Academy Network, it is a classic Catholic academy –…
Catholic church

New report documents atrocities in Ethiopia’s western Tigray – Catholic Philly

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 6, 2022
By Fredrick Nzwili • Catholic Information Service • Posted April 6, 2022 NAIROBI, Kenya (CNS) - Some Ethiopian Catholic Church sources have corroborated a report by two international human rights groups detailing…
Religious association

Springfield voters cite CRT and book bans in SPS board election to vote

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 5, 2022
Paul Borchett and his wife, Bernadette, voted on Tuesday at Parkview High School, near the independent residence where they reside.Their children are grown and living elsewhere, but they wanted to vote in school board elections, supporting…
Holy communion

News media go silent on Catholic angles in Disney-DeSantis dispute

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 5, 2022
(ANALYSIS) I've never been crazy about Disney. I've never been to any of their theme parks, either as a kid or now as a parent of two, and I've never binged on their movies much in my life. I'll freely admit that puts me in the…
Catholic history

New Bedford Catholic School named Saint Teresa of Calcutta School

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 5, 2022
NEW BEDFORD — A new Catholic school resulting from the merger of St. James-St. John and Holy Family Holy Name the schools will be known as Saint Teresa School of Calcutta, diocesan and school officials announced Thursday.The name chosen is…
Catholic church

Worcester Catholic School defends BLM pride and flags after Bishop criticism – NBC Boston

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 5, 2022
A Catholic college in Worcester, Massachusetts is standing by its advocacy after religious leaders in the region criticized it for flying flags representing LGBTQ+ rights and the Black Lives Matter movement. The Nativity…
Religious association

Moderator slams law school protesters in faculty-wide memo

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 4, 2022
Ryan Chiao Law professor Kate Stith, who moderated the!-->…
Holy communion

Bishop Sullivan Celebrates Mass for iRace4Vocations

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 3, 2022
Bishop Dennis Sullivan celebrates Mass April 3 during iRace4Vocations at Cooper River Park. (Photos by Rich Hundley) PENNSAUKEN — On an afternoon that began with cool rain and ended with wind and hail, warm sunshine…
Catholic history

In the echoes of history, a story of humanity, of hope

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 3, 2022
But Golabek's hauntingly beautiful music is something of a time machine.And it takes him back to the late 1930s, to war-torn Europe during one of humanity's darkest episodes, when the murderous Nazi regime was in its most utter and terrible…
Catholic church

Through her mission of mercy, the Catholic Church is a treasure trove of second chances

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 3, 2022
The Catholic Church is a treasure trove of second chances. At best, it is the source of perpetual new beginnings. Second chances are at the very heart of her way of life in the Lord Jesus. We see this reality in small and big ways.…
Religious association

The Muslim Student Association of the United Kingdom celebrates its 50th anniversary

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 2, 2022
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The religious holiday of Ramadan is underway, and the University of Kentucky Muslim Student Association is celebrating 50 years on campus with an Islamic Awareness Week. What do you want to know The University of…
Holy communion

Reformation Lutheran in Exeter will host worship and a jazz concert on Sunday [Religion Digest] –…

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 2, 2022
• Reformation Lutheran Church, 3670 Perkiomen Ave., Exeter Township, will host an in-person jazz service on Sunday at 10 a.m. as part of Boscov's Berks Jazz Fest. There will also be an in-person worship service at 8:30 a.m. Masks are…
Catholic church

Pope Francis to Visit Indigenous Peoples in Canada in July| National Catholic Registry

Elizabeth J. Hayes Apr 1, 2022
Pope Francis says he plans to visit Canada during the summer month of July, marking the feast of Saint Anne.…
Religious association

What you didn’t know about Friday the 13th

Elizabeth J. Hayes Mar 31, 2022
The number 13 is often considered unlucky, depending on who you ask. However, according to National Geographic, those fearful of the supposed Friday the 13th disaster will never have to face the day more than three times a…
Holy communion

Other cracks in the Orthodox communion emerge | National Catholic Register

Elizabeth J. Hayes Mar 31, 2022
COMMENT: That the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople travels to Warsaw to stand alongside a Catholic Bishop to summon the Russian Orthodox Patriarch Cyril is quite remarkable.…
Catholic history

Filipinos celebrate 500 years of Christianity

Elizabeth J. Hayes Mar 30, 2022
Friday 01 April 2022 By Laura Vallejo Intermountain Catholic BOUNTIFUL – To celebrate the 500th anniversary of Christianity in the Philippines, which was March 17, Filipinos in the Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake…
Catholic church

Indian Dalit Catholics oppose non-Dalit archbishop

Elizabeth J. Hayes Mar 30, 2022
India Some 75% of Catholics are former Dalits, but only two out of 31 archbishops and 11 out of 180 bishops are Dalits. Dalit Catholics hold a protest against the appointment of an upper caste Archbishop of Pondicherry-Cuddalore in…
Religious association

Evangelical affinity for Ukraine

Elizabeth J. Hayes Mar 29, 2022
What do American evangelicals think of the Russian invasion of Ukraine? You might expect American Christians most sympathetic to Donald Trump to agree with the former president. admiration often expressed for Vladimir Putin. Or given…
Holy communion

Parish Priest (or Associate Rector) for Communication – Episcopal News Service

Elizabeth J. Hayes Mar 28, 2022
Are you a priest or a major seminarian with experience in communication? Did you become one during the pandemic? Do you want to learn or practice the art of the priesthood among a large team of staff serving a vibrant congregation? Do…
Catholic church

Know what is at stake in Ukraine – Catholic Philly

Elizabeth J. Hayes Mar 27, 2022
Gina Christian By Gina Christian • Published on March 27, 2022 One Sunday afternoon in mid-January, I sat at my laptop, awaiting a call from Archbishop Borys Gudziak, the Metropolitan of Ukrainian Catholics in the United…
Religious association

The Brain’s Tendency to See Faces That Aren’t There May Be Innate to Spiritual…

Elizabeth J. Hayes Mar 26, 2022
Three thousand years ago in ancient China, sages stuck red-hot pokers into empty turtle shells to study how cracks developed on the flat side of the shell. According to the pattern created by the cracks, the sages…
Catholic history

Berks Catholic’s Snip Esterly named new head coach of Reading Rebels basketball team –…

Elizabeth J. Hayes Mar 25, 2022
Berks Catholic Boys coach Snip Esterly is the new Reading Rebels coach, the team announced on Friday. Esterly, the winningest coach in Berks High School basketball history, replaces Sergio Afre, who led the team to a 2-2 record in the…
Catholic church

When Putin says Russia and Ukraine share the same faith, he leaves out a lot of history

Elizabeth J. Hayes Mar 25, 2022
Eds: This story was provided by The Conversation for AP customers. The Associated Press does not guarantee the content. (THE CONVERSATION) Russian President Vladimir Putin has often said that Russians and Ukrainians are "one…
Religious association

Report details impact of conversion therapy on LGBTQ+ South Africans

Elizabeth J. Hayes Mar 24, 2022
PRETORIA, South Africa – So-called conversion therapy is still widely practiced in South Africa, impacting the well-being of the LGBTQ+ community. Over the years, families, schools, religious sects and peer groups have been used to try to…
Holy communion

Prayers for Peace at Front Royal Ukrainian Catholic Church

Elizabeth J. Hayes Mar 24, 2022
Prayers for peace in Ukraine poured in from weekend Masses across Virginia, but for about 100 Catholics at a Front Royal church on March 20, the petitions were particularly personal and fervent. In Sts. Joachim and Anna Ukrainian Catholic…
Catholic history

Plibersek delivers Mannix Lecture on Catholic Labor Values

Elizabeth J. Hayes Mar 24, 2022
Reading time: 3 minutesTanya Plibersek speaks at a February meeting of the Council of Catholic School Parents NSW/ACT. Photo: Giovanni Portelli/The Catholic Weekly Failure to explain Labor's values ​​contributed to the party's loss in…
Catholic church

Michael G. Golovich Obituary – The Beaver County Times

Elizabeth J. Hayes Mar 23, 2022
Michael G. GolovitchBaden - Michael G. Golovich, 78, of Baden died Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at Salem Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 19, 1943 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Ann (Gurgorvich) Golovich. He was…
Religious association

Data breaks down vaccination mandate exemptions for San Diego city workers by union – NBC 7…

Elizabeth J. Hayes Mar 23, 2022
Data from the City of San Diego shows how many municipal workers from multiple employee unions have received vaccine mandate exemptions. The largest number of unvaccinated employees who have been granted exemptions belong…
Holy communion

Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Elizabeth J. Hayes Mar 22, 2022
Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary by Pope Francis on March 25, 2022 March 22, 2022…
Catholic history

Chicago Catholic School students gather in a Ukrainian village to pray for peace nearly a month…

Elizabeth J. Hayes Mar 22, 2022
UKRAINIAN VILLAGE — Students from four Catholic schools in Chicago gathered Monday afternoon in the Ukrainian Village to pray for Ukraine. Students and teachers from St. Pius V in Pilsen, St. Mary Star of the Sea and St. Nicholas of…
Catholic church

Obituary: Rolande L. Lavoie – Portland Press Herald

Elizabeth J. Hayes Mar 22, 2022
Rolande L. Lavoie Rolande L. Lavoie 1925 – 2022 BRUNSWICK – Rolande L. Lavoie, 96, of Brunswick, died peacefully of a brief illness shortly after midnight on Sunday March 6, 2022. March 6 was also the birthday of her late husband Raymond…
Catholic funding

9 Types of Personal Loans to Meet Your Needs

Elizabeth J. Hayes Mar 21, 2022
Unsecured Personal LoansAn unsecured personal loan is not secured by any collateral. Therefore, unsecured loans pose a higher risk to financial lenders. Lenders generally require a higher credit score to qualify for an unsecured loan.…
Religious association

Radical Hindu attacks shatter lives in India

Elizabeth J. Hayes Mar 21, 2022
03/21/2022 Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) – The normalization of social hostility against religious minorities is a critical factor in the decline of religious freedom in India. Violent attacks on Indian Christians…
Catholic funding

Five ways to help you get out of debt fast

Elizabeth J. Hayes Mar 21, 2022
Developing a budget to pay off your loan may seem difficult, but it is possible with the right mindset and dedication. By changing your financial habits, you could get out of debt quickly.However, it takes effort to get your financial…
Holy communion

When Anglican priests ‘draw the line of battle’ – Blueprint Newspapers Limited

Elizabeth J. Hayes Mar 20, 2022
Recently, the media has been flooded with the alleged resignation or dismissal of an Anglican Communion Priest in Anambra State, Reverend Canon Lumenkristi Sylvester Eboh. OKECHUKWU ONUEGBU writes on the facts of the case. In the…
Catholic history

Clingan leads No.1 Bristol Central to first title since 1990, beat North West Catholics in Division…

Elizabeth J. Hayes Mar 20, 2022
UNCASVILLE — Donovan Clingan chose to turn down prep school openings and instead stayed at Bristol Central, to honor his mother and stay with his senior teammates.There was another reason Clingan decided to stay home: to win a state…
Religious association

China begins processing licenses for online religious activities

Elizabeth J. Hayes Mar 18, 2022
Chinese authorities have started issuing licenses for online religious services in accordance with the "Measures for the Administration of Internet Religious Information Service" which was jointly…
Holy communion

What the Western Church can learn from the Eastern Rite

Elizabeth J. Hayes Mar 17, 2022
In my early twenties, my faith life was in a rut. I regularly attended Mass, but felt frustrated by elements of most Roman Catholic parishes I attended: rushed prayers, irrelevant homilies, and distracting folk music. I…
Catholic history

Malden Catholic ends Scituate High boys’ basketball team in semifinals

Elizabeth J. Hayes Mar 17, 2022
TAUNTON — There was no getting around it for the Scituate High Boys basketball team.Like the three teams that came before it, the No. 13 Sailors came up against the buzzsaw that is top seed Malden Catholic on Wednesday night.The Sailors…
1 2 3 … 7 Next
Categories
  • Catholic church
  • Catholic funding
  • Catholic history
  • Holy communion
  • Religious association

catholic bishops catholic church catholic faith conference catholic covid pandemic executive director high school holy communion holy spirit jesus christ pope francis roman catholic sexual abuse united states young people

Recent Posts
  • Bunclody Beat

  • National Gazette Calendar – May 6, 2022

  • Statement by Bishop Burbidge before the Dobbs vs. Jackson decision

  • WFU student and faculty groups help support local refugees

  • Like father, like son as Max dons his father’s Holy Communion jacket 40 years later

  • A Muslim “bridge builder” has started interfaith work in his basement. Now it has programs on hundreds of campuses. – Chicago Tribune

Archives
  • May 2022
  • April 2022
  • March 2022
  • February 2022
  • January 2022
  • December 2021
  • November 2021
  • October 2021
  • September 2021
  • August 2021
  • July 2021
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
Sign in

Welcome, Login to your account.

Forget password?
Sign in

Recover your password.

A password will be e-mailed to you.