Dioceses dispute conclusions, methods of AP report on pandemic funding February 8, 2021By Tom Tracy Catholic News Service Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, News, World News U.S. dioceses are crying foul over an investigative report on coronavirus relief funding they say grossly mischaracterized the Catholic Church’s finances and unrestricted cash flows, leaving the crass impression the church used the 2020 CARES Act to hoard cash.
Naming undersecretaries for synod, pope gives a woman a vote February 8, 2021By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Xaviere Missionary Sister Nathalie Becquart will not be the first woman undersecretary of a major Vatican office, but she will be the first woman with a right to vote at a meeting of the Synod of Bishops.
A winter walk with friends February 6, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Yesterday, many, many months since our last visit together, my friends and I decided to get together for a walk.
Winter beauty, food and fun (7 Quick Takes) February 6, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window ~1~ A few months ago, my husband installed Christmas lights on our back deck. We have always admired our neighbors’ string of multicolored lights on their back deck. If I wake up in the middle of the night, I look out our bedroom window and see theirs and think how cheerful and friendly they are. […]
U.S. Senate again fails to pass Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act February 6, 2021By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, U.S. Congress, World News Failure to pass the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act “shows just how extreme the majority of Senate Democrats are,” said Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life.
Kelly to succeed Anderson as Knights of Columbus CEO February 5, 2021By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Knights of Columbus, News, World News Patrick Kelly, a retired U.S. Navy captain, is the new leader of the Knights of Columbus, succeeding Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson, who has headed the international fraternal organization as its CEO for more than two decades.
What yoga means to me February 5, 2021By Suzanna Molino Singleton Filed Under: Commentary, Snippets of Faith We practice yoga how it suits us best. For me, this form of exercise is quite spiritual and connects me deeper to my faith. Perhaps it is that way – or can be – for you.
Biden repeats call for unity, says faith can show way forward in dark times February 5, 2021By Julie Asher Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News For many in the nation, this is a dark time because of job loss, hunger, evictions, sickness and death because of COVID-19, “so where do we turn? Faith” President Joe Biden said, addressing the National Prayer Breakfast Feb. 4.
Deacon Hodges, instrumental in restoration of Bolton Hill church, dies at 93 February 5, 2021By Paul McMullen Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Deacon Frank Hodges, whose engineering expertise played an integral role in the restoration of Corpus Christi Church in Bolton Hill, died Jan. 11 at age 93.
Family Rosary invites student entries for 2021 ‘Try Prayer! It Works’ contest February 5, 2021By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Evangelization, Local News, News, Schools Family Rosary is now accepting entries for its 2021 “Try Prayer! It Works!” contest.
Numbers, but not spirit, muted at Maryland March for Life February 5, 2021By Kevin J. Parks Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Maryland General Assembly, News, Respect Life The annual Maryland March for Life was held Feb. 4, with a socially-distanced gathering of several hundred on and around State Circle designed to get the attention of the General Assembly, but minus the traditional Mass at St. Mary’s Church and youth rally, because of COVID-19.
Catholic Health Association launches initiative to confront racism February 5, 2021By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, News, Racial Justice, World News In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the nation’s movement for racial reckoning, the Catholic Health Association of the United States announced an initiative to confront racism in the provision of health care.
