Post Archive
November 2014
Pope: You make the Church ‘sick’ if you don’t support your bishop
By Ann Schneible CNA/EWTN News VATICAN CITY — During his weekly general audience on Wednesday Pope Francis said that a Church which does not foster communion with the bishop is unhealthy. In his remarks to the crowds gathered in Saint Peter’s Square on Nov. 5, the Pope called on Christian …
White Mass to honor caregivers for 10th year
Press Release Dozens of caregivers from across Greater Cincinnati will be honored at a special Mass Sunday Nov. 9 at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains in downtown Cincinnati. Called the “White Mass” in honor of the clothing traditionally worn by members of the caring professions, the Mass and reception that …
Pope appoints Wisconsin bishop to head statewide Diocese of Boise
By Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Michael P. Driscoll of Boise, Idaho, and appointed Bishop Peter F. Christensen of Superior, Wisconsin, to succeed him. Bishop Driscoll, who has headed the statewide diocese since 1999, is 75, the age at which bishops are …
Infant’s death leads to unique ministry for parents
By Walt Schaefer For The Catholic Telegraph The death of an infant has led to the birth of a ministry. A birth normally prompts a family celebration but at times things go wrong. Some infants are stillborn, others survive less than a year because of congenital problems. Ava Diehl was …
Pope Francis to open Vatican conference on traditional marriage
By Francis X. Rocca Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — A month after closing a Synod of Bishops on the family stirred by controversy over divorce, same-sex unions and other nonmarital relationships, Pope Francis will open an interreligious conference dedicated to traditional marriage. The Vatican-sponsored gathering, on the “Complementarity of …
Maynard suicide called tragedy, symbol of ‘culture of death’ in U.S.
By Catholic News Service PORTLAND, Ore. — Brittany Maynard, a young California woman who was suffering from terminal brain cancer and gained national attention for her plan to use Oregon’s assisted suicide law, ended her life Nov. 1. She was 29 years old.
Mother and grandmother recalls journey to religious life
By Eileen Connelly, OSU The Catholic Telegraph As a young girl growing up in Mexico City, Sister of Notre Dame de Namur Cristina Garces dreamt of becoming a doctor and a missionary, of traveling the world to help others in need. She came to realize, though, that her plan wasn’t …
Want to bolster families? Return to Gospel concepts of freedom, fidelity
By Matt Hadro CNA/EWTN News WASHINGTON, DC — The Church must work to strengthen the family by helping couples practice Christian concepts of virtues if it wishes to “open wide the doors to Christ” in the vision of St. John Paul II, the head of the Knights of Columbus said …