‘The Challenge of Peace’ 40 years later: Durable principles, changed world October 19, 2022By Mark Pattison Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Next year will mark the 40th anniversary of the U.S. bishops’ landmark pastoral letter “The Challenge of Peace: God’s Promise and Our Response.”
Archbishop William Lori announces clergy appointments October 18, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic News Service Filed Under: Appointments, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William Lori announced clergy appointments for the Archdiocese of Baltimore
‘Walking with Moms in Need’ helps expectant, new moms ‘where they’re at’ October 18, 2022By Kurt Jensen Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Dioceses and parish volunteers who have embraced the “Walking with Moms in Need” initiative are still in the early stages of assessing its effectiveness.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Good Shepherd and Faithful Priest October 18, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Father Michael DeAscanis, the current pastor of St. Louis in Clarksville and St. Francis of Assisi in Fulton, and Patricia (Pat) Marlatt, a Catholic school teacher, share their stories of Monsignor Joseph Luca.
Bishop Seitz criticizes expansion of Title 42 to ‘vulnerable’ Venezuelans October 18, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News The Biden administration’s Oct. 12 decision to apply Title 42 to Venezuelans at the U.S.-Mexico border “will have an immediate impact on our border community,” said Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso.
Catholics work to help Venezuelans expelled to Mexico under Title 42 October 17, 2022By David Agren Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News Catholics working with migrants have mobilized to assist Venezuelans who are arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border in record numbers but are being expelled back to Mexico under pandemic-era health restrictions.
Vatican calls Catholics, Hindus to work together to counter tensions October 17, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, News, Vatican, World News At a time when tensions are growing, fueled by “blatant misuse of social media” and by political manipulation, Catholics and Hindus are called to teach personal responsibility for civilized behavior and to promote “respect, love and trust” among people, a Vatican office said.
Pope asks Communion and Liberation to let founder’s vision grow October 17, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News While many Catholic movements go through a period of confusion after their founder dies, the key to continued flourishing is to remember with gratitude the founder’s gifts and to be open to new ways or new places the Holy Spirit wants them to grow, Pope Francis told members of Communion and Liberation.
Pope announces a second session for Synod of Bishops assembly October 17, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, Vatican, World News Saying he did not want to rush the process of discerning how the Holy Spirit is calling the church to grow in “synodality,” Pope Francis announced that the next assembly of the Synod of Bishops would take place in two sessions.
Prayer revitalizes the soul, pope says at Angelus October 17, 2022By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Prayer is medicine for one’s faith and it reinvigorates the soul, Pope Francis said.
Parishes reach out to young adults in creative ways October 17, 2022By Lisa Harlow Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Young Adult Ministry From Theology on Tap sessions to outdoor adventures, parishes are trying to let young adults know they have a home in the Catholic Church.
Nearing 80, ‘Minnesota’s Mother Teresa’ remains devoted to her ministry October 15, 2022By Christina Capecchi Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Social Justice, World News Mary Jo Copeland is founder and director of Sharing and Caring Hands, a large facility behind Target Field that provides clothing and food to 300-500 poor and marginalized people daily.
