Bishops: Amend repeal bill to protect poor, keep ban on abortion coverage
By Julie Asher WASHINGTON (CNS) — The latest version of a Republican measure in the Senate to repeal the Affordable Care Act must be amended to protect poor and vulnerable Americans, said the chairmen of four U.S. bishops’ committees. “As you consider the Graham-Cassidy legislation as a possible replacement for …
Respect Life Weekend: September 30th – October 1st.
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Badin’s Waggoner named National Merit semifinalist
Jacob Waggoner could not stop smiling, and why not? The Badin High School senior has been named a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist, one of less than 1 percent of American high school students to earn that prestigious designation. “I’m excited,” said Waggoner, the son of Brad and Paula Waggoner of …
‘They killed a man but created a saint,’ prelate says of slain priest
By Maria Wiering ST. PAUL, Minn. (CNS) — Retired Archbishop Harry J. Flynn was rector of Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland, when he got a call in 1979 from an old friend from the seminary, asking if he could visit for a week. That friend was Father Stanley …
Mercy can scandalize those who don’t see their own sin, pope says
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Celebrating the feast of St. Matthew, the anniversary of the day when as a 17-year-old he said he was overwhelmed by God’s mercy, Pope Francis said it was interesting how many Catholics today seem to be scandalized when God shows mercy to someone. …
Badin High ‘Hall of Honor’ to recognize seven more in 2017
The Badin High School Hall of Honor, continuing to be one of the most prestigious recognitions the school can bestow, will induct its fourth class at the annual dinner on Wednesday, Sept. 27, at the Courtyard by Marriott in downtown Hamilton. “It’s great to see how enthusiastic our constituents have …
All in good time: Liturgy document unlikely to bring quick changes
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The shouts of joy and cries of despair that greeted Pope Francis’ recent changes to canon law regarding liturgical texts appear to be exaggerated. The changes can be read as part of Pope Francis’ efforts to promote a “healthy decentralization” …
Ways to contribute to Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma or Hurricane Maria Relief
Neighbor helping neighbor. Father Enrique Camacho, executive director of Caritas Puerto Rico, took to the air via a National Guard of Puerto Rico helicopter and delivered food, water, solar lamps, batteries and other supplies to the main office of Catholic Charities of the U.S. Virgin Islands (CCVI) on St. Thomas. …
Pope says church was late fighting abuse, promises ‘zero tolerance’
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has endorsed an approach of “zero tolerance” toward all members of the church guilty of sexually abusing minors or vulnerable adults. Having listened to abuse survivors and having made what he described as a mistake in approving a more lenient set …
BISHOP LEIBOLD RECEIVES OHIO GOVERNOR’S THOMAS EDISON AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN STEM
Only elementary school in the Montgomery County Dayton, September 10, 2017 – Bishop Leibold School has received exciting news that the school has been selected by the Ohio Academy of Science to receive the Governor’s Thomas Edison Awards for Excellence in STEM Education and Student Research for the seventh year …
