The formula is an old, but by no means venerable, one in Hollywood. Give a character with a military background an excuse to put his calm civilian existence on hold temporarily and so unleash his slaying skills on a host of wrong-doers.
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Impacto duradero: una tragedia impensable une a la comunidad en la oración y el servicio
Para Andy Middleton el colapso del puente Francis Scott Key el 26 de marzo de 2024 cambió algo más que el panorama urbano del puerto de Baltimore.
Love unites the faithful, helps them grow together, pope’s message says
In his last written message from Rome’s Gemelli hospital before returning to the Vatican, Pope Francis greeted bishops and the faithful from the Archdiocese of Naples on their Holy Year pilgrimage.
Flannery O’Connor’s 100th birthday parties celebrate author’s quirks, talents — and love of birds
Long before Catholic writer Flannery O’Connor raised her famous peacocks as an adult in rural Georgia, she kept canaries and chickens at 207 E. Charlton St., her childhood home in Savannah.
Bishop Sullivan of Camden, N.J., retires, is succeeded by Coadjutor Bishop Williams
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Dennis J. Sullivan of Camden, New Jersey, 80, and Coadjutor Bishop Joseph A. Williams immediately succeeds him as the ninth bishop of the diocese.
Postwar Italian leader is exemplar of Christian politics, cardinal says
Cardinal Baldassare Reina, the papal vicar, spoke about the need for a truly Christian vision of politics and public service Feb. 28 as he officially closed the diocesan phase of the sainthood cause of De Gasperi, who founded Italy’s Christian Democrat party and served as prime minister of Italy from 1945 to 1953.
Sister Evelyn Grudza, who ministered for 64 years in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, dies at 92
A funeral Mass was offered Feb. 28 for Franciscan Sister Evelyn Grudza (formerly Sister Philip Marie), a member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 70 years. Sister Evelyn, who ministered in the Archdiocese of Baltimore for 64 years, died at Assisi House in Aston, Pa., Feb. 25 at 92.
As U.S. pauses military aid, EU bishops call for unity in supporting Ukraine
Following the announcement that U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a “pause” on U.S. assistance to Ukraine, Catholic bishops in the European Union called for unity on the continent.
Summer camps combine academics with fun for a glimpse of Catholic colleges
For 50 high-achieving high school students, the First Ascent program at Mount St. Mary’s University last summer was more than just a week on the Emmitsburg campus. It was a glimpse into college life, complete with academics, community building and personal growth.
Florida priest, a 30-year Air Force veteran, named auxiliary for U.S. military archdiocese
Pope Francis has appointed Father Gregg M. Caggianelli, a nearly 30-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force, as auxiliary bishop of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services.
Thousands in Myanmar village gather at funeral to mourn slain priest
Thousands of people gathered Feb. 16 in the small village of Pyin Oo Lwin in Myanmar to pay their final respects to Father Donald Martin Ye Naing Win, a priest who was found stabbed to death in a targeted attack.
Pope Francis names Ohio pastor of four parishes as bishop of Sioux City, Iowa
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop R. Walker Nickless, 77, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Sioux City, Iowa, and appointed Father John E. Keehner Jr., pastor of four parishes, to succeed him.