Mount St. Mary’s launches public phase of $50 million capital campaign, bolstering healthcare and STEM programs February 23, 2023By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News Mount St. Mary’s initiated the public phase of a $50 million capital campaign in February. “Our Mission, Our Moment, Our Mount” was launched privately in June 2021 and has already raised $24 million of its goal.
Up and down the mountain this Lent February 23, 2023By Sister Constance Veit, L.S.P. Syndicated Columnist Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Lent Jesus’ Transfiguration is one of the most dramatic scenes in the Gospels. It is a central image of Lent, reminding us that during this season we are invited to ascend a high mountain with Jesus to live a unique spiritual experience.
Pope expresses concern for Syria; urges continued work for Christian unity February 23, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis prayed that the sanctions in force against Syria since 2011 will not prevent aid from reaching the tens of thousands of victims in dire need after earthquakes killed more than 5,000 people and left many more injured or homeless.
Science needs greater support, protection from manipulation, pope says February 23, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News – Support for basic science must be increased and defended from improper influences, “whether political or economic in nature,” Pope Francis told representatives of the Max Planck Society.
Putin’s suspension of key US-Russia nuclear arms treaty increases global risk, say experts February 23, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News After Russian President Vladimir Putin said Feb. 21 that Russia will suspend its participation in a key nuclear arms treaty, Catholic scholars and other experts called the move concerning for the world.
A bishop ‘must preach, inspire people to long for the Lord,’ cardinal tells new auxiliaries February 23, 2023By Richard Szczepanowski OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Feature, News, World News Newly ordained Bishops Juan R. Esposito-Garcia and Evelio Menjivar-Ayala promised to “proclaim with fidelity and constancy the Gospel of Jesus Christ” and to “always be kind and sympathetic to the poor, immigrants and with all those in need.”
Sospechoso de la muerte a tiros del Obispo O’Connell de Los Ángeles es acusado de asesinato February 23, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: En Español El fiscal del condado de Los Ángeles, George Gascón, anunció el 22 de febrero que el sospechoso detenido por la muerte a tiros del obispo auxiliar de Los Ángeles, David G. O’Connell, ha sido acusado de asesinato.
Suspect in shooting death of LA Bishop O’Connell charged with murder February 23, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced Feb. 22 that the suspect arrested in the shooting death of Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David G. O’Connell has been charged with murder.
Media Notebook: ‘The Blood of Jesus’ February 23, 2023By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews Simple, straightforward and even naive, “The Blood of Jesus” is also, at times, dreamy and ethereal.
Mourners pray for healing, forgiveness amid shock of bishop’s murder February 22, 2023By Pablo Kay OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles made an unannounced visit to the suburban parish to pray with a community still in shock over the murder of their neighbor, Auxiliary Bishop David G. O’Connell.
Biden attends Ash Wednesday Mass celebrated in Warsaw hotel room by anti-communist priest February 22, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Lent, News, World News Wrapping up his three-day visit to Poland Feb. 22, President Joe Biden attended Ash Wednesday Mass in his hotel room in Warsaw.
Pope says Lent is time to let go of the frivolous, to choose truth, love February 22, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Lent, News, Vatican, World News What matters is the truth and the love that God sees, not what is superficial, showy and self-centered, Pope Francis said during a Mass to mark the beginning of Lent.
