Priests swap clericals for camouflage to help fight Australian fires January 28, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, World News SYDNEY (CNS) — Three Sydney priests have swapped clericals for camouflage to join the 3,000 Australian Defence Force reservists providing support to firefighters and communities in the grip of the bushfire crisis. Father Kene Onwukwe, assistant pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Mosman, and Father Andrew Feng, parish administrator of St. Christopher Parish, Holsworthy, are […]
Walters exhibit showcases medieval missal used by St. Francis of Assisi January 28, 2020By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, Local News, News The same book that inspired St. Francis in 1208 is expected to inspire thousands of others as the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore places it on public display for the first time in 40 years Feb. 1 through May 31.
The gift of presence in the face of grief January 28, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window There were tears as people shared memories and spoke about what the past year has been like. But there were also smiles. There was peace. And there was connection—with God and with one another.
Bryant relied on Catholic faith to see him through tough personal times January 27, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News As the world mourned the loss of basketball great Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others killed in a tragic helicopter crash Jan. 26, many recalled how Bryant gave much credit to his Catholic faith for seeing him through the bad times and strengthening his marriage and family.
Clarksville parish rings the bell on Catholic Schools Week January 27, 2020By Kevin J. Parks Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Schools The archbishop dedicated a new bell tower, and stopped by a reception hosted by St. Louis School – just in time to begin Catholic Schools Week.
Meeting God on holy ground January 26, 2020By Father Ed Dougherty, M.M. Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Light One Candle The revival of interest in the work of Fred Rogers indicates that our society yearns for the culture of respect and love of neighbor that he tried to foster.
March for Life vies to become the other ‘Women’s March’ January 24, 2020By Tim Swift Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life The women at the March for Life said it was important to stress that women’s rights don’t have to be synonymous with abortion rights.
Trump tells March for Life attendees he welcomes their commitment to life January 24, 2020By Dennis Sadowski Filed Under: Local News, News, Respect Life, World News President Donald Trump credited attendees at the 47th annual March for Life for their commitment to protect the life of unborn and born children.
Pope, Pence meet at the Vatican January 24, 2020By Junno Arocho Esteves Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News After Pope Francis and U.S. Vice President Mike Pence met privately for nearly an hour at the Vatican, Pence told the pope that his Roman Catholic mother will be pleased with the visit.
Pope Francis ‘has our backs’ on pro-life cause, says archbishop January 24, 2020By Mark Pattison Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Pope Francis “has our backs” in the pro-life cause, Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City, Kansas, said to applause in his Jan. 23 homily at the opening Mass of the National Vigil for Life.
As Dutch parishes close, some Catholics just quit going to church January 24, 2020By Jonathan Luxmoore Filed Under: News, World News A Dutch Catholic newspaper warned churches will continue to close in the Netherlands, where half of all Catholic parishes have already been dissolved amid plummeting church participation.
5 easy ways to celebrate the Chinese New Year, chocolate rats, bacon, and a button story (7 Quick Takes) January 23, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window If you’re looking for a way to celebrate the Year of the Rat, here are a few simple things you can do.
