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Pope Francis sheds light on the issue of state power and evangelization | National Catholic…
COMMENT: The Holy Father has declared that the Church must avoid collaborating with the power of the State, which seeks to destroy “the natural attachment of peoples to their values”.…
Today in history: July 28, start of the First World War
Today in History Today is Thursday, July 28, the 209th day of 2022. There are 156 days left in the year. Highlights from today's story: On July 28, 1945, the United States Senate ratified the Charter of the United Nations by a vote of 89 to…
Crowds gather for the Pope’s visit to Sacred Heart Church in Edmonton
Breadcrumb Links Local News Pope Francis, the current head of the Catholic Church, greets people outside the Church of the Sacred Heart in Edmonton, Alberta, Monday, July 25, 2022, the first stop on his penitential…
Vicente Telles presents his work at the 70th Traditional Spanish Market
Albuquerque artist Vicente Telles who will exhibit his work at the traditional Spanish market in Santa Fe. (Roberto E. Rosales/Albuquerque Journal)
At just 39 years old, Albuquerque santero Vicente Telles has already created…
‘Half a penny a pupil’ – Meet one of the lay women who helped build Catholic…
BRIGID Dwyer was the first Australian-born teacher and her story has come to life through a biographical dictionary from the Australian Catholic University.The Biographical Dictionary of Australian Catholic Educators chronicles the lives…
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The cathedral that never was
Most Honolulu Catholics would have a hard time imagining their cathedral anywhere but on Fort Street. Yet at some point plans were made to build a new cathedral…
Catholic dioceses had previously failed to raise the funds promised to survivors. Are they going…
DISCLAIMER: This story contains details that some readers may find distressing.When 48 Catholic Church entities pledged to raise $25 million for survivors under the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement, it was made clear that…
Getting Heard: Indigenous Composer’s ‘Voiceless Mass’, Performed in Milwaukee,…
Inside the nearly 175-year-old man Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist in Milwaukee, the church's Nichols & Simpson organ dominates the sacred space and ensemble below.
What is true of the organ's imposing stature is also true of the…
Hoax: The Papist Conspiracy That Never Was – Old Fake News
Conspiracy theories have been a feature of our times for centuries. The CIA was behind the assassination of President John F Kennedy. The Bush administration played a role in the September 11 attacks. The Covid-19 pandemic was…
Reviews | Even If Republicans Ban Abortion, Americans Will Soon Rebel
Once the Dry Movement got the Constitution on its side, resistance to its mission intensified. Canadian distilleries shipped thousands of cases of whiskey across the border. Al Capone and other urban gangsters became fabulously wealthy,…
In Kenya, Mexico, nuns discover the need to coordinate resources for care of the elderly
WASHINGTON, DC — Congregations of women religious around the world can feel overwhelmed with the care needed by older sisters, but often the resources taken for granted in developed countries don't even exist in other countries.
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What England teaches us about January 6 | News, Sports, Jobs
How will American history view the 2020 election and the implications of January 6 for the nation's future? There are already clues. One is Republicans' continued…
He wanted to serve others, so did the priesthood call him?
Arrion Rosales-Llantos
By Patrick DownesCatholic Herald of Hawaii
Arrion Rosales-Llantos had already enrolled in his third year at the University of Hawaii-Hilo, for courses in the administration of justice and history, when he mentioned to…
A peek inside the Oblate Historical Museum at St. Joseph the Worker Shrine in Lowell
LOWELL - The Shrine of St. Joseph the Worker is a sanctuary in the heart of the city for many.
Located at 37 Lee Street, the origins of the sanctuary date back to 1868. The building had been a Unitarian church, but was vacant in 1868. The…
Judeo-Christian America: Why Academics Reject the GOP’s Use of “Judeo-Christian”
On the right, the expression "Judeo-Christian" has become like a password: it's a short and quick way to prove your conservative ilk. "We believe that the fate of America depends on upholding the…
Pope appoints first cardinal of the Amazon rainforest
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — When Archbishop of the Brazilian city of Manaus Leonardo Steiner kneels before Pope Francis on August 27, the Brazilian cleric will go down in history as the first cardinal to come from the Amazon region.…
Renewing the Church in Our Time
Reading time: 6 minutesA woman is pictured in the Church of the Immaculate Conception in London on July 4, 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. From January 27, 2022, churches across Britain will no longer require social distancing,…
Tempe Elementary District renames 3 schools after KKK ties to original names discovered
The Tempe Elementary Board of Trustees voted on June 22 to change the names of Gililland Middle School, Hudson Elementary and Laird School because their namesakes allegedly had ties to the Ku Klux Klan in the early 20th century. Laird…
Saunders: Instead of erasing history, let’s add to it and embrace complexity
Breadcrumb Links Columnists I grew up in London, Ontario and was a close friend of Cavalier Mark Wilson at Catholic Central High School. Publication date : June 25, 2022 • 31 minutes ago • 3 minute read •…
A wildfire threatens a preserved island of Georgia rich in history
Placeholder while loading article actionsST. CATHERINES ISLAND, Ga. - Wildfires sparked by lightning have scorched hundreds of acres on this unspoilt island off the Georgia coast, where crews are battling to protect the ruins of…
Bonner County History – June 19, 2022
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Pennsbury, Conwell-Egan and North Penn contest semi-finals
Attribute Pennsbury's loss in Monday's PIAA Class 6A softball semifinal to a couple of things.To know: Several unusual errors.An opposing pitcher dynamites leading a starving team.And a little anticipation.“I think maybe we got a bit ahead…
Family’s Special Bond With South LA Catholic School Crosses Generations
The sisters will tell you that there is nothing extraordinary about them. Well, actually, Kamaryn and Kailee will. Karter is more likely to smile or laugh, then draw your attention to his image on a poster promoting St. Eugene School…
The Christian vs. Hindu yoga debate needs more critical nuance
Tuesday, June 21 will mark the eighth International Yoga Day. This day offers an opportunity to reflect on some of the last year's public debates around yoga in the United States, many of which are rooted in religious…
Brooklyn Bishop Blesses Church After Altar Desecrated, Tabernacle Stolen – Catholic Philly
By Catholic News Service • Posted on June 8, 2022 BROOKLYN, NY (CNS) - The loss of the St. Augustine Church Tabernacle in a burglary is a "sadening" material loss, but what brings Catholics together "is our faith in the…
Lawsuit sheds light on founder of faith group linked to Amy Coney Barrett | Religion
The founder of People of Praise, a secretive charismatic Christian group that counts Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett among its members, was described in a sworn affidavit filed in the 1990s as exercising near total control over one…
Lansing Catholic Boys Win State Athletics Title
KENT CITY — As the Division 3 Athletics Finals entered the home stretch on Saturday, Lansing Catholic coach Tim Simpson took a look at the boys standings. According to him, the championship would probably come down to the 4x400 meter…
Final ranking of the boys’ and girls’ teams, average of the leaders over 9 holes
Bergen Catholic is the No. 1 men's team and Holy Angels the No. 1 women's team in the North Jersey Golf Final Rankings.Bergen Catholic has won a trio of major titles: Big North Bergen Bracket, North Non-Public A Sectional and State…
Catholic University defeats Marymount in inaugural Pope Cup
The Catholic University of America Cardinals in Washington beat the Arlington Marymount Saints in the inaugural Pope's Cup, receiving a trophy from Bishop Michael F. Burbidge in a ceremony hosted by the diocese this month. last.
“We are…
Brimfield/Elmwood lose supersection 2A to Joliet Catholic
GENESEO – Frank Kelch and Drew Bryant and others reached the end of their high school baseball journey on Monday as their Brimfield/Elmwood Team reached the end of its season.The Indians gave up a seven-run second inning and couldn't…
Your thoughts on access to abortion
In a recent commentary for NCR, anti-abortion and disability lawyer Madison Chastain argues that criminalizing abortions won't stop them, because having access to abortions isn't what causes them. “We can recognize…
Cameron Carter Vickers Celtic Journey has first club Catholic United revealing 1968 connection that…
Fifty-four years ago, Celtic sent a box of stripes to help a non-Championship club in Essex reach a cup final. Racing for the Walton Cup clash in 1968 in Lisbon Lions kit was enough to spur Catholic United to a 2-1 victory over Haden!-->…
On June 1, GM files for bankruptcy protection – The Journal
Today in History
Today is Wednesday, June 1, the 152nd day of 2022. There are 213 days left in the year.
Today's highlight in the story:
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Hamilton College founded in May 1812
Hamilton College at 2002012, 10 years agoTwo hundred years ago—May 26, 1812—the New York State Board of Regents issued a statement declaring “that a college…shall be and is hereby founded and established and is named Hamilton College.”…
Mike Davis, Los Angeles and the Sins of Capitalism
"Los Angeles is the Great Gatsby of American cities," Kevin Starr, the California history columnist and former state librarian, wrote many years ago. The City of Angels has of course been renowned for over a century for those who have…
United Women’s Soccer schedule, line-up for 2022
It's a bit of a truncated schedule for one of the newcomers to semi-pro soccer in the Lansing area, Cap City Athletic 1847. The club will play in United Women's Soccer, filling the void left by Lansing United, who folded following the…
National Gazette Calendar – May 6, 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…
A Muslim “bridge builder” has started interfaith work in his basement. Now it has…
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…
Today in history: May 9, Mandela chosen to lead South Africa
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…
Black Catholic Sisters: A Fascinating and Long-Ignored History
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…
York Catholic graduate makes East Stroudsburg history; other local college grades
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…
The Reading Room: 7 Dalit Voices on Books They Want People to Read More to Understand India’s…
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…
Climate activist’s self-immolation sparks questions about faith and protest | earth beat
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…
Few Certified Teachers in New Social Studies Task Force
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)…
Chenango Forks United Methodist lasted the longest in a church group
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…
Vatican officials in US to investigate alleged miracles in Father Tolton’s case
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…
Vatican Officials to Investigate Possible Father Tolton Miracles
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…
Pysanky painting | National Catholic Register
The beautiful tradition of Ukrainian Easter egg art…
A mysterious wave of attacks on Catholic churches and statues across the United States leaves…
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…
‘Father Stu’ review: Mark Wahlberg’s vehicle leans on a Hail Mary
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…
Sight Magazine – Pressure mounts on Sri Lankan leader to step down as protests continue;…
April 10, 2022
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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…
46 years, 750 Ws, indelible legacy: Matthews leaves his mark on NJ women’s basketball
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…
Holy Name Catholic Secondary School Enrollment Now Open
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 –…
New Bedford Catholic School named Saint Teresa of Calcutta School
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…
In the echoes of history, a story of humanity, of hope
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…
Filipinos celebrate 500 years of Christianity
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…
Berks Catholic’s Snip Esterly named new head coach of Reading Rebels basketball team –…
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…
Plibersek delivers Mannix Lecture on Catholic Labor Values
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…
Chicago Catholic School students gather in a Ukrainian village to pray for peace nearly a month…
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…
Clingan leads No.1 Bristol Central to first title since 1990, beat North West Catholics in Division…
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…
Malden Catholic ends Scituate High boys’ basketball team in semifinals
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…
All-District 4 coaches association boys, girls high school basketball
Hoover's Elijah Barker, Louisville's Will Aljancic, GlenOak's Breezie Williams, Northwest's Lily Bottomley and Fairless's Grace Lyon lead Stark County honorees on All-District Coaches Association boys' and girls' basketball teams 4.The…
‘Now my dream is to survive,’ says Ukrainian scholar who studied in US
At the beginning of February 24, Mariya Fedyna heard the thud of Russian bombs hitting military bases not far from her home in Lviv, the main city in western Ukraine. Since then, it's been like a bad dream.
Fedyna, a linguist and…
Catholic Union: Bill of Rights should focus on recognized fundamental rights
Source: Catholic unionThe Catholic Union has called for a renewed focus on universal, inviolable and inalienable rights as part of plans for a new bill of rights proposed by the government.Following a review of the Human Rights Act, the…
Under fire in Ballymacandy: How ‘The Troubles’ came to an Irish village
Under Fire in Ballymacandy: How 'The Troubles' Came to an Irish Village Ballymacandy: The Story of a Kerry Ambush by Owen O'Shea (Irish Academic Press, €14.95/£12.99)
In his latest book, Kerry historian Owen O'Shea provides an unbiased…
Documentary captures historic Calvert Hall basketball moments
Five years ago, after Mark Amatucci hired Todd Karpovich and Joe Baker to help write a book chronicling Amatucci's four decades as a high school and college basketball head coach, the heart of the objective of the project was clear.…
Men’s golf to host ninth annual Colleton River Collegiate
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East Lansing, Michigan – The Spartan Men's Golf Team will host the ninth annual…
Northwest Catholic defeats Conard in CCC semifinals – We-Ha
Two West Hartford teams met Tuesday night in the semifinals of the CCC tournament, with Northwest Catholic defeating Conard.
Jalen Hamblin of Conard shoots. He was Conard's top scorer on Tuesday night with 22 points. Conard vs. Northwest…
Black Catholic remembers making history with a commission as an Air Force officer
BALTIMORE (CNS) — Sandra Williams Ortega was stunned to see two high-ranking ROTC executives standing on her porch as she walked home from classes at Morgan State College in Baltimore.
The news they brought to Ortega's parents was even more…
Detroit Catholic League final: OLSM wins the championship, 68-48
After finishing third in the tough Catholic League Central Division basketball race, Orchard Lake St. Mary's acquitted themselves well once the Bishop tournament began.The Aiglons used a balanced offense Saturday night to beat Novi Detroit…
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: CONCH STEPIN FETCHIT’S HOLLYWOOD STARDOM
Lincoln Perry, aka Stepin Fetchit. WIKIMEDIA/Contribution
Lincoln Perry's story begins in Key West but does not stay long on the island. He was born Lincoln Theodore Monroe Andrew Perry on May 30, 1902 in Key West, making him a conch…
Salpointe Catholic Wins 4A Men’s Soccer Title Against Notre Dame Prep
Tucson Salpointe Catholic elder Sergio Ruiz de Chavez had planned the celebration for his first goal in Tuesday night's 4A Men's Championship game.After finishing a stray ball to the back post, he ran towards the corner flag and performed…
Spring Lonergan Conference: “Part of God’s Glory Is You”
The Spring 2022 Bernard J. Lonergan Lecture features Dr. Anne M. Carpenter as she presents "The Glory of God, in Part, Is You" Bernard Lonergan, Interiority and Theological Aesthetics. Join us on Walsh Library Beck rooms March 24, 3:30…
Bishop De Roo, a “Councillary Father” for a “Conciliar Church”
A tender and loving farewell to the Bishop Emeritus of Victoria, Remi De Roo, included “the warm greetings of Pope Francis, who joins us in mourning and thanksgiving, and who sends his blessing.”
This greeting was…
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Hate doesn’t move mountains
As has been said many times, Fr. Benedict Bartsch's opinion piece does not reflect my views on the relationship between the LGBTQ+ community and Catholicism.…
Black American Catholic nuns are neglected pioneers of desegregation – Catholic Standard
As a public historian of black women, I have always enjoyed the fact that Black History Month and Women's History Month follow each other in the United States.
Having 59 (or in leap years, 60) consecutive days to…
Valentine’s Day: what is the history and meaning of this beautiful celebration?
Onot Valentine's day, millions of people give flowers, chocolates and cards to their lovers. There are different versions about the origin of Valentine's Day. The first says that in the third century AD, there was a Roman priest named…
Funeral of former Catholic Bishop Remi De Roo
His funeral was held on Saturday at St Andrew's Cathedral in Victoria
Remi De Roo, the former Catholic Bishop of Victoria, was remembered on Saturday as a church 'prophet and pilgrim', a pioneer of reform and an advocate for social…
Behind the Mystery of Valentine’s Bones
Given all this uncertainty, it's understandable that many European sites claim ownership of Valentine's remains. Churches benefit greatly from any concrete connection to a saint, says Bitel. “The more the saint is known, the more pilgrims…
Playoff win slow in coming as Paramus Catholic downs St. Peter’s Prep
No one could say for sure if it was the best night in the history of Paramus Catholic's wrestling program.But all things considered, it was certainly like that.In a win-win final bout, second Dan Rella sent the crowd into a frenzy when he…
NAACP Vice President Sabu Williams Discusses Black History in Okaloosa
Throughout my life, whenever we talk about black history, we always seem to focus on many of the same giants: Frederick DouglassMadam CJ Walker, George Washington Carver, Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., etc. They were all great…
Catholic Conferences Support State Measures to Restrict Abortion
Pro-life protesters are seen outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington on December 1, 2021, the day judges heard oral arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization over a Mississippi law banning most abortions after…
‘A very sacred moment’: Vietnamese Catholic community in Orange County celebrates Lunar…
Parishioners gathered at the Vietnamese Catholic Center in Santa Ana on the morning of February 1, some wearing the traditional Vietnamese "Ao Dai" and even more wearing red, the color associated with good luck and prosperity, for a mass…
Francis Bacon’s ‘Screaming Pope’ Embodies Post-War Anxiety: Here Are 3 Surprising…
The facts of Francis Bacon's life are those that tend to envelop interpretations of his work: he was an alcoholic, an atheist, a gambler and a homosexual in an intolerant era.
This heavy customization is not so surprising given…
Stark State College Teen of the Month: Megan Winters, GlenOak
NAME - Megan WintersRESIDENCE - Canton AGE - 18THE SCHOOL - GlenOak High SchoolMPC- 4.633COLLEGE CHOICE – Anderson University in South Carolina.PARENT - Jennifer and Michael WintersDESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS – Athletic, Charismatic,…
This book tells the whole story of David and Goliath | National Catholic Registry
Why is it so important to include the fact that David cut off Goliath's head?…
Secularisation of a Catholic priest in Tipperary provokes disappointment and anger in the parish
Standing in the family hardware store on Main Street in Carrick-on-Suir, Fiona Hearn recalls how Father Richard Geoghegan gave his son First Communion 15 years ago.…
Former Pope Benedict under surveillance in German child sex abuse probe
Published on: 01/20/2022 - 04:05
A potentially explosive report into the handling of child sexual abuse in the Catholic…
The Hasbrouck Heights relays win the highlight of the week
Hasbrouck Heights has long been one of New Jersey's top Group 1 teams in boys' and girls' athletics, indoors and outdoors.The Aviators have won dozens of league, county group and state section competitions. But before last Thursday night,…
Largest stormwater project in Fort Lauderdale history underway to help neighborhoods mitigate…
Fort Lauderdale (CBSMiami) - This is the largest stormwater management project in Fort Lauderdale's history, and it involves two of the neighborhoods most in need of help with flood mitigation."It basically depends on my shins, I'm taller…
Webinar to provide information on Catholic Relief Services programs
Friday, January 14, 2022
By Linda Petersen
Intermountain Catholic
SALT LAKE CITY - During Christmas time, many Catholics in Utah were generous in their donations to help the poor and needy. As a new year begins,…
Turn, turn, turn | Angelus News
Saint Paul is not an ordinary saint. It is unique. And the Church calendar reflects the extraordinary role it played in the revelation of God. It was he who brought the gospel to the world beyond Israel. He is credited as the author…
Family grows in faith and love on trip to Milan
The holidays started with a truce: we promised the possibility of shopping and sightseeing in addition to the obligatory visits to museums and churches.I recently spent five days in Milan with my wife, our preschooler, two teenagers and my…
Archdiocesan COO describes listening, learning and prioritizing after first three months
In his first three months as the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis' first director of operations, Bill Lentsch said he spent a lot of time listening and learning.
This included meeting with…
Progress must never trump care, says Pope Francis
Although scientists have made great strides in medicine, genuine care and listening to those in pain should always be at the forefront of any therapy, Pope Francis said.
"Patients are always more important than their…
Sunday reflection with Fr. Robin Gibbons – January 2, 2022
Second Sunday of ChristmasâNo one has ever seen God;it is the Only Begotten who is closest to the heart of the Father,who made it known â. (Jn 1:18)These words of John at the end of our Gospel this…
Marlboro’s No.9 Men’s Basketball Makes History, Wins First WOBM Title (PHOTOS)
Senior Jack seidler sat on the floor after a post-game photo at RWJBarnabas Health Arena on Thursday night with the WOMB Christmas Classic Championship within reach and left a simple but meaningful line: "It feels good to win."After two…
Sixty years later, “Black Like Me” is still relevant for the Catholic Church
In recent months, a certain slice of the conservative media has worked to arouse outrage against critical race theory. Unsurprisingly, many of these attacks show little or no awareness of the content of critical race theory and the issues…
shepherds watching | National Catholic journalist
âGlory to God in the highest heavens, and peace on earth to those on whom his favor restsâ (Luke 2:14).
Christmas Eve
Because Christmas takes place on a Saturday this year, the…
The Catholic difference: the sanctity of Christmas – Catholic Standard
Rome - A huge, 16 volumes The life of the saints, first published between 1872 and 1877, informs me that here in the Eternal City, the feast of Christmas first became a separate celebration of the ancient feast of…
Div. Boys 1-2 Basketball Preview Players to Watch – Boston Herald
Andover coach Dave Fazio has been around long enough to know when a good winter is ahead for his schedule. He's never been as optimistic as he is for this season.
Led by a remarkable frontcourt with 6-9 Aidan Cammann and 6-7 Logan…
Illinois repeals parental advisory abortion law “a dark and shameful time” –…
Springfield, Ill., Dec. 17 2021 / 17:01
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Friday signed the repeal of the state's parental abortion notice law, a move that has sparked dismay among Catholics and pro-lifers in the state .
Under the repeal,…
Jennifer Lopez’s film made history in the US Congress
Thousands of films are released around the world each year, but few films make history from theaters. Play Jennifer lopez, Biographical file "SelenaâNow part of the selected list United States Library of Congress For…
Mourning, prayer and determination to rebuild follow devastating tornadoes
MAYFIELD, Ky. (CNS) - Mourning, prayer and determination to rebuild shattered lives, homes and businesses in Mayfield followed one of the most powerful tornadoes in U.S. history that wiped out the town of 10,000 in western Kentucky on the…
Catholic Marine Cruises under the State
Needing only a victory to claim the first state title in the history of the football program, the Catholic defense Marin was not going to be denied on Saturday.
The Wildcats scored two touchdowns on defense and a fourth quarter shutout of…
CLASS 2A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP: Trinity Christian overtakes Catholic Champagnat to win 9th FHSAA State…
TALLAHASSEE, Florida - It was the game everyone expected to happen this season from the time the District and Regions were released as part of the FHSAA's one-year reclassification cycle due to COVID- 19.
And on Thursday night, it…
Catholic Student Association Grows in Community – The Lion’s Roar
The Catholic Students' Association is an official campus organization that enables students to form friendships and grow in their faith together. The organization has gained new members each semester and is open to all Southeastern…
Notre Dame’s new ‘Field of Dreams’ debuts at the end of historic football season…
It's a high school battle straight out of the movies - East Van versus Westside Vancouver - and a rivalry fueled by the fact the two schools haven't faced each other in two years as the COVID pandemic forced…