Holy Land Reflections: Thoughts from a high school campus minister
Chris Winiarski, Director of Campus Ministry, Mission and Formation for La Salle High School, was one of 48 pilgrims on a summer trip to the Holy Land coordinated by School of Faith. A ministry that connects teachers and principals from Catholic schools with the literal roots of the faith, School …
Defend life, equality, unity, pope tells Colombians
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden BOGOTA, Colombia (CNS) — Consolidating peace in Colombia will mean overcoming “the darkness” of inequality and a lack of respect for human life, Pope Francis said. “Here, as in other places, there is a thick darkness which threatens and destroys life,” the pope …
In TV interview, Steve Bannon slams church, bishops over immigration
IMAGE: CNS photo/Joshua Roberts, Reuters By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON (CNS) — In an interview set to air Sept. 10 on the CBS TV program “60 Minutes,” former White House strategist Steve Bannon criticized the Catholic Church and U.S. bishops for their views on immigration, saying “they need illegal aliens to …
Pope urges bishops to contribute to peace as pastors, not politicians
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Quoting celebrated Colombian author Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Pope Francis told the country’s bishops he knows “it is easier to begin a war than to end one” and that, to succeed, Colombia needs bishops who are pastors, not politicians. “All …
Parish life still thrives at flood-damaged Houston church
By James Ramos HOUSTON (CNS) — The 22nd week in ordinary time of the church’s liturgical year has been no ordinary time for Father Martin Eke, a Missionary of St. Paul, or his parish, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Houston. “Ever since the rain started … my life …
Colombia youths must teach elders to forgive, to move on, pope says
By Cindy Wooden BOGOTA, Colombia (CNS) — As Colombia strives to build a lasting peace, the country’s elders need the encouragement and insistence of young people, who believe with all their hearts that forgiveness is possible and grudges don’t have to last for decades, Pope Francis said. The pope turned …
Pursue peace through social inclusion, pope tells Colombian officials
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By David Agren BOGOTA, Colombia (CNS) — Pope Francis urged Colombians to put aside prejudice and pursue peace through social inclusion, fighting inequality and paying attention to the plight of the country’s most marginalized populations, such as campesinos, Afro-Colombians and indigenous peoples. Speaking alongside President Juan …
Tell Us: Were You Affected by Your parents’ divorce?
Was your life impacted by your parents’ divorce? We want to hear from you for the October issue. We will not publish any names or identifying information, but you do need to identify yourself in your email so we know you’re real. Send your answer to one or both …
National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children Observances Saturday
By Gail Finke Saturday is the 5th annual National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children. Sponsored nationally by Citizens for a Pro-Life Society, Priests for Life, and the Pro-Life Action League, the day was established so that prayer services would be said at the graves of aborted children, and at …
Pope arrives to help promote healing in Colombia, scarred by war
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By David Agren BOGOTA, Colombia (CNS) — Pope Francis arrived in Colombia Sept. 6 for a five-day visit to promote reconciliation in a deeply Catholic country scarred and reticent to offer forgiveness after decades of war. The pope was greeted was welcomed by Colombian President Juan …