Post Archive
September 2012
Wide-ranging study looks at views of white working-class Americans
September 24, 2012 Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — A majority of white working-class Catholics – 56 percent – think abortion should be legal in all or most cases, according to a survey by the Public Religion Research Institute.
Catholic Sisters initiate billboard project to call for immigration reform
September 21, 2012 Communities of Catholic Sisters based in Ohio and Kentucky are calling on President Barack Obama and Congress to work together to enact comprehensive immigration reform and state legislators to refrain from passing laws that would restrict the human rights of immigrants.
Book makes important contribution to discussion of lay ministries
In the Name of the Church: Vocation and Authorization of Lay Ecclesial Ministry, edited by William Cahoy. Liturgical Press (Collegeville, Minn., 2012). 221 pp., $19.95.
Last Ounce of Courage
NEW YORK — A story with a Christian message is a rare and compelling gem for Catholic viewers in today’s Hollywood culture. At the same time, a film that leads first with a positive message, and merely tacks the story on as an afterthought, is one set to leave even …
Biblical parallels in comic books? It’s more than just good vs. evil
NEW YORK — The first story sounds as old as the Book of Exodus: A mother and father, fearing his annihilation by a sinister force, place their newborn son in a vessel they hope will transport him to safety. Adopted by a completely different family, he grows up to deliver …
Diocese of Jackson celebrates 175th anniversary with Mass, music
September 21, 2012 Catholic News Service JACKSON, Miss. — Seventeen bishops, dozens of priests and a congregation of about 1,000 people gathered Sept. 16 at Thalia Mara Hall in Jackson to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the Catholic Diocese of Jackson.
Archbishop’s letter on Faithful Citizenship
September 19, 2012 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, What would it look like for the Catholic community in the United States to “win” an election? On the surface, it may seem unsuitable for people of faith to ask such a question. Regardless, it is a question many seem to …
Archdiocese celebrates 49 merit scholarship semifinalists
September 14, 2012 Special to The Catholic Telegraph Forty-nine students in Catholic High Schools in the Archdiocese have been named semifinalists for the National Merit Scholarship this year. Each year, the National Merit Scholarship recognizes academically talented seniors across the United States. In order to …
Vatican laments US deaths in Libya, disrespect against religions
September 12, 2012 Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — In the wake of the deaths of a U.S. ambassador and three staff members in Libya and the unrest triggered by a U.S.-made amateur film hostile to Islam, the Vatican decried disrespect toward all religions and deplored all violence as unacceptable. …
Pastoral Council seats 4 new members
September 12, 2012 The Archdiocesan Pastoral Council seated four new members as the terms of several members expired, at its regular meeting Sept. 8.