SPORTS news FeatureKnights of ColumbusNewsSportsWorld News Online baseball exhibit pays homage to Blessed McGivney’s love of the game Catholic News ServiceOctober 18, 20213 min read The Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center in New Haven has opened an online exhibition centering on the Knights of Columbus connection with baseball, which spans almost a century and a half. #IamCatholicFeatureLocal NewsNewsSchoolsSports Swimming with a purpose: Curley student inspires athletes with physical challenges Todd KarpovichSeptember 30, 20215 min read Andrew “Jake” Rusnak has turned his passion for swimming into helping others. FeatureNewsOlympicsSportsWorld News Olympic champion gets hero’s welcome at Maryland Catholic school alma mater Maureen BoyleSeptember 22, 20217 min read BETHESDA, Md. (CNS) — For three-time Olympian Katie Ledecky, her incredible journey to winning four more Olympic medals at the Summer Games in Tokyo began many years ago and winds through several roads. Among them are two Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Washington, a few area pools and the tight-knit community of her Bethesda […] CommentarydeaconsFeatureQuestion CornerSports Morality of boxing/Flags in church? Father Kenneth DoyleSeptember 21, 20213 min read Father Doyle fields questions about women deacons and whether the pope kisses hands. FeatureLocal NewsNewsOlympicsSports Heeding her late father’s advice, Zaferes has fun while earning Olympic medals Paul McMullenAugust 12, 20215 min read Zaferes is still basking in the glow of a multiple-medal performance in Tokyo, where she took bronze in the women’s triathlon July 27, and four days later helped the United States to a silver in the mixed triathlon. FeatureNewsOlympicsSportsWorld News N.J. Catholic high school alum breaks world record to win 400m hurdle gold Catholic News ServiceAugust 4, 20214 min read SCOTCH PLAINS, N.J. (CNS) — When U.S. runner Sydney McLaughlin crossed the finish line to win the gold in the 400-meter hurdles Aug. 3 in Tokyo, she had the cheers of fans supporting her from the New Jersey Catholic high school where she graduated four years ago. FeatureNewsOlympicsSportsWorld News Ledecky gives shout-out to her grandparents after winning Olympic gold Carol ZimmermannJuly 28, 20214 min read U.S. swimmer Katie Ledecky won the Olympic gold medal July 28 for the women’s 1,500-meter freestyle, a new event, on the heels of coming in fifth place in the 200-meter freestyle. FeatureNewsOlympicsSportsWorld News Philippine weightlifter credits her Olympic success to her faith Catholic News ServiceJuly 27, 20213 min read Hidilyn Diaz became the Philippines’ first Olympic gold medal winner, set an Olympic record — and thanked her friends who prayed the Miraculous Medal novena. In a virtual news conference, the 30-year-old said she also prayed the novena and wore the medal. FeatureNewsOlympicsSportsWorld News Catholic university grad brings passion, focus to BMX Olympic event John ShaughnessyJuly 26, 20214 min read “My mom, Samantha, passed away when I was 3,” Stancil said. “BMX was my dad’s way of showing his love to me. It’s something we have bonded over our entire life. I started when I was 4. He calls me all the time.” AmenAmen McMullen CommentaryCommentaryFeatureOlympicsSports Glory, emptiness at Tokyo Olympics Paul McMullenJuly 20, 20214 min read Even before organizers barred locals from attending events in Tokyo, managing editor Paul McMullen was lamenting the absence of fans from other nations at the Summer Olympics. Previous 1 … 19 20 21 … 31 Next