IJPC Hosts Peace Activist and Catholic Priest, Fr. John Dear, and Launches Nonviolent Cincinnati Initiative
Cincinnati, OH — Wednesday, the Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center will host internationally known voice for peace and nonviolence, Fr. John Dear, for the Pursuing Peace in Cincinnati event. In 2008 Dear was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and is the author/editor of 30 books, …
Pope expands scope of John Paul II institute on marriage, family
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — To better prepare priests and pastoral workers to help meet the challenges they face today, Pope Francis is strengthening the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family and changing its name to the Pontifical John Paul II Theological Institute …
September a Time to Remember and Pray for Prisoners of War (POW) and Those Missing in Action (MIA)
Archbishop Broglio calls on faithful for prayer and support WASHINGTON, D.C.—In September, the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS), takes time to remember the brave service members listed as Prisoners of War (POW) or Missing in Action (MIA). In a letter to the AMS faithful, His Excellency, the Most …
CRS Preparing to Respond to Hurricane Maria
BALTIMORE, MD, September 18, 2017 – Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is preparing to respond to Hurricane Maria, a Category 5 storm headed for many of the same Caribbean islands already devastated by Hurricane Irma. Working with Caritas Antilles, CRS staff are on the ground in Tortola, a British Virgin Island …
A picture says a thousand words: Mother of Mercy students sing National Anthem
It was a warm day at the old ballyard as Cincinnati Reds color commentator Joe Nuxhall would recite. On this day though, members of Mother of Mercy students sang the National Anthem before the Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates game.
Bishop defends Jesuit priest after seminary withdraws invitation
By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON (CNS) — A U.S. bishop vigorously defended Jesuit Father James Martin when a prominent U.S. seminary canceled an invitation it had extended to the well-known author, who was to speak about Jesus at an October event, after fringe groups unhappy with the priest’s recent book about …
North Miami parish serves up a post-hurricane luxury: A hot meal
By Marlene Quaroni NORTH MIAMI, Fla. (CNS) — Thanks to Father Fritz Bellonce, pastor of Holy Family Church in North Miami, many people in the area around the church had hot meals after Hurricane Irma knocked out power to the community. “The stores and restaurants are closed,” he said. “People …
Governing requires prayer, wisdom, counsel, pope says
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Those who govern or are in positions of authority are called to be humble and serve the good of the people God entrusts to them rather than the interests of their party or themselves, Pope Francis said. Without prayer, a leader risks …
A picture says a thousand words: Roger Bacon Spirit Week
It was a creative and fun week at Roger Bacon with their annual Spirit Week.
