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St. John Vianney – Mass is everything! | Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh
On August 4, the Church celebrates the feast of Saint Jean Vianney, the patron…
Josephine Gallace | News, Sports, Jobs
Josephine Gallace, 100, of Graystone Manor in Altoona, died on Saturday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Domenic and Angeline (Oliver) Gallace. Josie recently celebrated her 100th birthday with two special dinners, first…
Bloomington judge, Indiana University law professor and Catholic deacon dies in crash on I-465 near…
INDIANAPOLIS — A retired Indiana County judge, college law professor and deacon died Friday afternoon on I-465 in Indianapolis after his car was struck from behind by a van truck, police said. of state.
Indiana State Police…
Spanish Bishop Warns Synod on Synodality Cannot Reinvent Church Mission
The Church is not a parliament
Fernández stressed that the synodal process cannot be equated with the way secular governments draft, debate and pass their laws. "Synods and assemblies should not contradict what the Spirit says to his…
Pope in Quebec amid decline of Catholic Church in province – The Journal
Pope Francis arrives in Quebec at a time when many French Canadians not only continue to distance themselves from religion, but explicitly reject it
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Obituary: Clayton Holzman (07/20/22) | The Mars Daily Sentinel
Clayton L. Holzman, 90, of the Mars, died at his home on Monday, July 18, 2022, surrounded by loved ones.
Clayton Leo Holzman was born on September 8, 1931 in Le Mars, the son of Frank and Josephine (Kemp) Holzman. He attended…
Obituary: William Ogden Booker, 86, of Stamford
William Ogden Booker, 86, died peacefully at his home in Stamford on July 12, 2022. Ogden Booker has been organist and choirmaster at Saint John of Darien Catholic Church since 2004. He has resided in Connecticut for over 50 years and…
Campbell Church celebrates 100 years | News, Sports, Jobs
CAMPBELL — St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church, 463 Robinson Road, celebrates its 100th anniversary.
The centenary celebration will take place on July 31 with the…
AMERICA/PANAMA – The Catholic Church agrees to mediate in the crisis the country is going…
AMERICA/PANAMA - The Catholic Church agrees to mediate in the crisis the country is going through
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Archbishop of Kansas: Attacks on Catholic churches are ‘un-American’
For those asking, the school gates have been vandalized with wording that we won't repeat here.Here is a photograph taken by a parishioner of the statue of Mary which was spray painted. pic.twitter.com/XDIF7PiIYS— Leaven (@theleavenkc)…
Mary Concetta ‘Connie’ (Riccio) Himes | News, Sports, Jobs
Marie Concette "Conny" Himes, 81, of Antis Township, went to her Lord and Savior on Friday surrounded by her loving family.Connie was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Daniel and Pearl (Ciambotti) Riccio. On
On August 22, 1959, she…
Those with same-sex attraction say Courage helps them live church teaching
ARLINGTON Virginia — In June, rainbow-colored flags flew outside restaurants, signs with mantras such as “Love is love” rested in windows and parades marched through the city streets, all to celebrate Pride Month.
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Our Sunday Visitor will launch a new Catholic News Service – Catholic Philly
Pictured is the logo for OSV News, a new Catholic news service launched in January by Our Sunday Visitor, an Indiana-based Catholic publishing house. Scott P. Richert, publisher of OSV, announced the launch on July 6,…
Highland Park comes together to heal after a deadly mass shooting; “We are still…
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (CBS) -- The Highland Park community came together in healing on Tuesday evening, pausing to pray, after seven people were killed and at least 38 injured in Monday's mass shooting during the July 4…
EUROPE/RUSSIA – The Catholic community of Moscow: in the face of war, pray for peace, hope in…
EUROPE/RUSSIA - The Catholic community of Moscow: in the face of war, pray for peace, hope in God, touch the wounds of the suffering
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Local ministry, home for transgender believers – The Daily Gazette
Finding a church home can be difficult for anyone, although those who are transgender may face a particularly difficult search.
Reverend Mother Grace Ferris aims to change that and over the past year has created an online community…
John Ernest Heimerman, 97 – Austin Daily Herald
John Ernest Heimerman, 97
John Ernest Heimerman, 97, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, died Monday, June 27, 2022 at Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota. On December 14, 1924, John was born to Michael and Anna (Rauen)…
GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert ‘tired’ of separation of church and state ‘trash’
Placeholder while loading article actionsRep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.), who faces a primary election on Tuesday, says she's "tired" of America's separation of church and state, a longstanding concept stemming from a "letter smelly" written…
Lower the cost of living, Catholic bishops tell the state
The Catholic Archbishop of Nairobi Philip Anyolo is fed a cake by a devotee at Consolata Catholic Shrines during the Church's Family Day on Sunday, June 26, 2022.
The Catholic Church has called on politicians to stop making false…
The Charter: the Catholic Church takes an important step
This month, the Diocese of Grand Rapids hosted more than 150 Diocesan Safe Environment Coordinators and Victim Assistance Coordinators for the annual Catholic Child and Youth Welfare Leadership Conference. These individuals and their…
Catholic Church calls on Marape government to explain COVID-19 funds
The national government of Papua New Guinea, through the Ministry of Health, has been called upon to explain how COVID-19-related expenses for the use of sports facilities in the nation's capital have gone unpaid since 2020, despite…
New head of Office of Black Catholic Ministries brings social justice experience
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As Adrienne Curry prepares to take on a new role as director of the Office of Black Catholic Ministries for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, she hopes to…
Massachusetts school can no longer identify as ‘Catholic’ on Black Lives Matter and gay…
A college in Massachusetts is no longer allowed to describe itself as Catholic after refusing to remove the Black Lives Matter and gay pride flags, the Bishop of the Diocese of Worcester has said.Bishop Robert J. McManus issued an official…
The Catholic Church’s donation system records the loss
Pope Francis (left) arrives to lead an audience with pilgrims from Slovakia at the Paul VI hall in Vatican City on April 30, 2022 – AFP
VATICAN, June 16 (ANSA) - Óbolo de São Pedro, the Catholic Church's…
5,700 acts of sexual abuse committed by German Catholic priests: report
At least 600 youths have been documented as having been abused by Catholic priests (representational)Berlin: At least 600 young people have been documented as having been abused by Catholic priests in the German diocese of…
Lavern “Vern” A. Koenen Obituary
Laverne "Vern" A. KoenenNew Holstein - Lavern "Vern" A. Koenen, 91, of New Holstein formerly of Mt. Calvary, died Friday, June 10, 2022 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.He was born on April 12, 1931 in Mt. Calvary to Hubert and Laura…
In 1st, Pope welcomes Yad Vashem director to Vatican – but did not discuss Catholic Church’s…
(JTA) — Amid controversy over the Vatican's Holocaust archives, Pope Francis and the director of Israel's State Holocaust Museum, Yad Vashem, met for a one-of-a-kind interview .
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St. James Catholic Church celebrates its final mass
The church is now permanently closed and will soon be put up for sale.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — A 150-year-old church in Grand Rapids is now closed for good after celebrating its last mass on Tuesday morning. The church is…
Dozens Died, State Lawmaker Says: NPR
A view of St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Nigeria on…
News from the Queen: Catholic Church leader impressed by monarch’s ‘stability and…
Cardinal Vincent Nichols, head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, told Andrew Pierce on LBC he was in awe of the "amazing" Queen. On the third day of his Platinum Jubilee, celebrating 70 years on the throne, Cardinal Nichols said…
Sandra (Reid) Santos Obituary – Akron Beacon Journal
Sandra (Reid) Santos, 81, passed away peacefully, Friday, May 27, 2022, with her family by her side and with the accents of Frank Sinatra's "That's All" to ease her way. Sandy was born July 9, 1940 to William D. and Betty (Camp) Reid…
Wisconsin had 11 Indian boarding schools, 2 in Keshena
KESHENA, Wis. (WBAY) - A federal report shows that more than 500 Native children have died in Indian boarding schools in the United States. Wisconsin had at least 11 such schools, including two in Keshena.Dewey Schanandore says he found…
Vatican offers plenary indulgence to visit the elderly on Grandparents’ Day – Catholic…
According to the Catechism, an indulgence can be partial or full, depending on whether it "removes part or all of the temporal punishment due to sin".
The new decree signed by the Major Penitentiary Cardinal Mauro Plaisance and the Regent…
John E. Frame, Jr. Obituary 2022
John E. Frame, Jr., 90, resident of Bettendorf, died Friday, May 27, 2022, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.
A memorial mass celebrating his life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 1, 2022…
The Ukrainian Catholic Church has asked the Ecumenical Patriarch to remove the top Russian cleric,…
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Sex abuse lawsuits pour in as state’s Catholic leaders seek redress from highest court
In California, lawsuits are on the rise – of middle-aged men claiming they were sexually abused as children by a Boy Scout leader or a priest. A woman, now in her late 30s, detailing how she was allegedly assaulted at a foster care centre.…
Nancy Pelosi no longer allows Catholic Communion
WASHINGTON – Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi will no longer be able to take communion in his hometown of San Francisco after the local archdiocese said its vow to make Abortion legal crossed a line the catholic church could not ignore.In…
Schuylkill County Obituaries for May 19, 2022
Dolores M. Krull82, of Saint Clair, Pennsylvania, died Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Doylestown Hospital.Born in Pottsville, PA on July 17, 1939, she was the daughter of the late John and Nancy (Petejko) Krull.Dolores was a graduate of Saint…
Church grows in North Korea despite persecution: Korean Archbishop
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New book based on interviews with Archbishop Victorinus Yoon Kong-hi sheds new light on North Korean Church
Archbishop Victorinus Yoon Kong-hi, former head of South Korea's Gwangju Archdiocese, says the Church in North…
Catholic Diocese closes Warren Church; principal place of worship chosen for the parish of…
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – The Catholic Diocese of Youngstown announced in a press release the closure of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Warren on Sunday.
A closing mass will be held for the church during the month of May.…
Statement by Bishop Burbidge before the Dobbs vs. Jackson decision
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,…
Officials condemn violence and threats after high court leaks over abortion case
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…
Liberals celebrate protests outside homes and churches of SCOTUS judges: ‘Mass…
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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…
Korenek and Brandl exchange vows at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church | Way of life
Stephanie Marie Korenek and Cody Paul Brandl were married on April 30,…
Richard “Richie” Goblirsch – Redwood Falls Gazette
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.…
NEW EDITION OF THE CATHOLIC CLASSIC WHY DO CATHOLICS DO THIS? ANSWERS PERSISTENT QUESTIONS ABOUT…
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Edward F. Luecke, Sr. Obituary
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…
At what age do you receive confirmation in the Catholic Church?
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…
Barbara Kay Paulsen – Pipestone County Star
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…
JANET DALEEN NANCE | KMMO
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…
Why the Catholic Church must tackle its inequalities
When the Church's social teaching looks outward, it sees inequality as evil, but fails when it looks inward.
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The Church's approach to human rights provides "a vital resource" for contemporary…
Seize the joy this Easter | National Catholic Registry
“Joy is prayer; joy is strength: joy is a net by which you can catch souls. -St. Teresa of Calcutta…
Cologne Catholic Church Funds Paid Priest’s Gambling Debts | News | DW
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…
Labor MP Kristina Keneally accused of ‘using the church to vote’ after criticizing the…
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…
Maryland lawmakers override governor’s veto on expansive abortion bill
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…
Vince Hatt: the Pope is decentralizing the Catholic Church | Local News
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…
Suspect tells court he killed British Catholic lawmaker over Syria vote
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…
New report documents atrocities in Ethiopia’s western Tigray – Catholic Philly
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…
Worcester Catholic School defends BLM pride and flags after Bishop criticism – NBC Boston
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…
Through her mission of mercy, the Catholic Church is a treasure trove of second chances
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.…
Pope Francis to Visit Indigenous Peoples in Canada in July| National Catholic Registry
Pope Francis says he plans to visit Canada during the summer month of July, marking the feast of Saint Anne.…
Indian Dalit Catholics oppose non-Dalit archbishop
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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…
Know what is at stake in Ukraine – Catholic Philly
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…
When Putin says Russia and Ukraine share the same faith, he leaves out a lot of history
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(THE CONVERSATION) Russian President Vladimir Putin has often said that Russians and Ukrainians are "one…
Michael G. Golovich Obituary – The Beaver County Times
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…
Obituary: Rolande L. Lavoie – Portland Press Herald
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 Church properties could be used to house Ukrainian refugees
The Catholic Church is investigating whether its properties could be used to house refugees fleeing war in Ukraine.
Archbishop Eamon Martin, the…
In Putin’s worldview, a medieval narrative resurfaces
The high-ranking priest of the Russian Orthodox Church, meanwhile, offered a very different reason for the invasion: gay pride parades.Still, experts say Kirill's comments offer important insight into Putin's broader spiritual vision of a…
New York woman, 68, was ‘beaten and raped inside a Catholic church by a homeless man’
A New York woman, 68, was 'beaten and raped inside a Catholic CHURCH by a homeless man who has already been arrested at least 30 times since the 1980s' before being rescued by a "hero" priestA 68-year-old woman has filed a…
St. Thomas School, Glen Mills Welcomes Archbishop – Catholic Philly
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South Deerfield Ukrainian Church collects donations to send overseas
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SOUTH DEERFIELD — As supplies from Ukraine dwindle in the face of the continued Russian invasion, Andriy Krip has spent the past few days…
A statue outside the Catholic Church in Queens was almost stolen
NEW YORK (1010 VICTORIES) — Police are looking for a man caught on surveillance video stealing a statue from the lawn of a Catholic church in Queens on Sunday.
The man is seen on video picking up a statue of the…
Catholic Extension honors Texan for philanthropy to church and community
HOUSTON — Catholic Extension honored Houston native Raye G. White with its fifth annual Spirit of Francis Award “for his passion and commitment” to the faith community in the Houston area.
The award recognizes an individual or group who…
Attacks on the Catholic Church must stop
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – Louisiana Senator John Kennedy calls on the US Department of Justice to crack down on those who attack the Catholic Church.
Kennedy, a Republican, is urging US Attorney General Merrick Garland to hold those…
Catholic Church Set to Celebrate Aggey’s 50th Anniversary Memorial | The Guardian Nigeria…
The Catholic Church has said it is set to celebrate the life and times of the first indigenous Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Lagos, Reverend (Dr) John Kwao Amuzu Aggey on his 50th birthday…
Officials: Damaged Headstones at Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery | Maryland News
DUNDALK, Md. (AP) — Dozens of headstones were toppled at a Ukrainian Catholic cemetery in suburban Baltimore last week, officials said.Church officials said some 49 headstones were knocked over and damaged last week at Dundalk Cemetery…
St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church and the Missing Link of Barrow Skyline
Metal scaffolding tubes glistened in the sun as a missing link in Barrow's skyline was restored to its rightful place atop St Mary's Church, The Mail reported in September 1988.
The city's oldest Catholic church on…
Local churches offer advice on Russian-Ukrainian crisis
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Pope Francis is encouraging Catholics and people around the world to not only pray on Ash Wednesday next week, but also to offer their “fast” to the peoples of Russia and Ukraine. Fasting means limiting the…
Munich abuse report secures many new church outings in Bavaria
January 20, 2022 seems to be a memorable date for many devout Catholics in Germany in the future. On this day, the Munich law firm Westpfahl Spilker Wastl (WSW) published an expert opinion on sexual abuse in the Catholic Church between…
Demographics and Changing Interests Lead to a Shortage of Church Organists | Don’t miss it
Climbing the stairs to the balcony of Grace Lutheran Church on any given Sunday brings you to Chuck…
Tensions over vaccination mandates creep into the church
A parishioner at a church in Western Australia captured the moment police interrupted mass to demand that five people who were not wearing face masks comply with the law.
The woman who photographed the raid at St Bernadette's Church in…
Rhode Island priest steps up to show solidarity with Ukraine – Arkansas Catholic
Father O'Neill's cycling pilgrimage offered prayers for peace in war-torn region
Posted: February 16, 2022
By Rick SnizekCatholic Press Service
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Pastor resigns after improperly performing thousands of baptisms
Rev. Andres Arango was conducting a baptism at St. Gregory's Catholic Church in Phoenix last year when some people in the pews heard a slight variation in the religious ritual.“We baptize you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of…
Separation of Church and State? Let’s be real – it’s over. So what do we do now?
During the pleadings in the case Shurtleff v. City of BostonSupreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch pointed out reference to the "so-called separation of Church and State". Exactly what this aside was meant to express is…
Catholic Church fears lives could be put at risk to win polls
By Easwaran Rutnam
The Catholic Church has raised concerns that politicians could put the lives of the general public at risk to win an election.
Reverend Father Cyril Gamini Fernando told the Daily Mirror in a!-->!-->…
Charles Brook | Obituaries | Greensburg Daily News
Charles Richard Brooks
March 16, 1943 -…
Florence Trantham Obituary (2022) – Jerseyville, IL
Florence Tranthham Jerseyville - Florence "Sis" Trantham, 98, passed away peacefully at 3:35 p.m., Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Jerseyville. She was born in Fieldon, Illinois on December 7, 1923, the daughter of the late Henry and Barbara…
New Zealand investigation finds hundreds of reports of abuse by priests
Reports of abuse have been made against hundreds of clergy and other members of the Roman Catholic Church in New Zealand since the 1950s, according to figures released this week to a royal commission, which for the first times capture the…
Carnival a church tradition dating back to the Middle Ages – Arkansas Catholic
Term means "farewell to the flesh" in Latin, became a festive season before Lent
Posted: February 7, 2022
By Chris PriceArkansas Catholic Staff
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New Zealand Catholic Church finds 14% of clergy accused of abuse, Cardinal describes findings as…
Cardinal John Dew said the Catholic Church should be "deeply ashamed" of the abuse statistics released today. Photo/Andrew BonallackAs many as one in seven Catholic diocesan clergy in New Zealand have been accused of abuse, according to a…
Richard Leys Obituary (2022) – Kenosha, WI
Richard Leys 1930-2022 KENOSHA – Richard Leys, 91, of Kenosha, WI, died Monday, January 24, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born in Kenosha, WI on August 14, 1930, son of the late Cornelius and Alma (Carlsen)…
We would remain apolitical, says Catholic Church – The Sun Nigeria
From Fred Ezeh, Abuja
As political activity that would culminate in the 2023 general election gathers momentum, the Catholic Church has reaffirmed its position that it will remain apolitical and will not…
All urged to pray, work for ‘a post-Roe America’ that cherishes human life – Catholic…
By Julie Asher • Catholic Press Service • Published on January 26, 2022 WASHINGTON (CNS) - If Roe falls, "my hope is that we will come together and seize this opportunity to create a post-Roe America where human life is…
An explosion shakes the Catholic Church of Taraba
Explosives believed to have been planted by terrorists destroyed part of the Catholic Chapel at St. John's College, Mutum-Biyu, the seat of Gassol local government in Taraba State.
Principal of the College, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Ikyaan, told…
Bishop Lori: The Church, its people are ready to help pregnant women
WASHINGTON (CNS) – The Catholic Church and her people stand ready not only to help pregnant women bring their pregnancies to term, but also to help women who have had abortions, Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore said. chairman of the…
Synod of Bishops Resources Links to Women’s Ordination Group | National Catholic Register
The Women's Ordination Conference, founded in 1975, describes itself as "the oldest and largest organization working to ordain women as deacons, priests and bishops".…
Linda Ann Brown, Youngstown, Ohio Obituary
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Linda Ann Brown was called to her heavenly rest on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Windsor House Liberty Healthcare Center.
Linda was born in Youngstown on April 30, 1957 to Thomas and Ann…
Mary Dushane Obituary (1939 – 2022) – Monroe, MI
Mary Edith "Eydie" Dushane, 82 of Monroe, died Tuesday, January 11, 2022 in the comfort of her home.Born April 26, 1939 in Monroe, Eydie was the daughter of the late Herbert and Frances (Kronsperger) Osgood. On May 20, 1961, she married…
Steven Gahagan Obituary (1965 – 2022) – Davenport, IA
Steven J. Gahagan July 22, 1965 - January 15, 2022 DAVENPORT-A Memorial Mass to celebrate the life of Steven J. Gahagan, 56, of Davenport, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in…
Question Corner: Are Silent Prayers Heard by God?
Are silent prayers heard by God?Q. I am an 88 year old Korean War veteran with a question that is not overwhelming but bothers me almost every day. I speak and pray to God, Jesus and the Blessed Virgin Mary aloud - every morning and…
Prayer vigil on Monday for Bradley’s officers shot dead in the line of duty
BRADLEY, Ill. - Following the death of Bradley Police Sergeant Marlene Rittmanic and the murder of Officer Tyler Bailey in the line of duty, a vigil of prayer for his ultimate sacrifice and recovery will begin Monday evening.…
San Sebastian Catholic Church celebrates San Sebastian with an international party and dance
Saint Sebastian Catholic Church
The Saint Sebastian Catholic Church will celebrate San Sebastian with an international party and dance on Saturday January 15, 2022, starting at 5.30 p.m. It will be an international holiday of Italy,…
Lawsuit alleging child sexual abuse filed against Archdiocese of Denver
At least one lawsuit alleging child sexual abuse by Catholic clergy has been filed in Colorado following the passage of a new law last year.
Colorado resident Brian Barzee sued the Roman Catholic…
Susan Mahoney Obituary (2022) – Mission, Texas
Mission - Susan Kay Cummings Mahoney passed away on December 30, 2021 surrounded by the love of her family. Susan Mahoney was the daughter of Mack and Mary Ann Cummings of Rio Grande City. She was married to Henry Patrick "Dan" Mahoney…
Pope representative calls on Mexican Church leaders to listen to victims of abuse
ROSARIO, Argentina - Hours before boarding the plane to his new post, the Pope's representative in Mexico called the land of Our Lady of Guadalupe a "faithful" place, but also "flogged with violence, by dead ".
Archbishop Franco…
Pope on New Year’s Eve: pandemic is tough, but focus on the good
In his New Year's greetings to the world, Pope Francis encouraged people on Saturday to focus on the good that unites them and spoke out against violence against women while acknowledging that the coronavirus pandemic has left many people…
Sight Magazine – Catholic Church: American clergy shortage mitigated by African recruits
December 31, 2021
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Reverend Athanasius Chidi Abanulo - using skills honed in his native African country to minister effectively in rural Alabama - determines how long he…