Health care prescription? Regroup, cooperate, Catholic health leaders say
IMAGE: CNS photo/Yuri Gripas, Reuters By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) — After efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act collapsed late July 17 in the U.S. Senate, Catholic health care leaders said they hope Congress will work together, in small steps, to fix flaws in the current legislation. …
Not being afraid of controversy is part of Civilta Cattolica’s mission
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When an influential Jesuit-run journal criticized U.S. politics in mid-July, it was not the first time it had caused controversy in the United States. Stirring up controversy is nothing new for La Civilta Cattolica, which sees defending the faith as …
Border bishop denounces hateful words, militarization of border
By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON (CNS) — Denouncing the “demonization of migrants,” hateful rhetoric, the militarization of the border and a system that divides families, Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso, Texas, called on Catholics to heed the church’s teachings to welcome the migrant. In a July 18 pastoral letter “Sorrow and …
Trial begins for ex-Vatican officials accused of stealing hospital funds
IMAGE: CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano via Reuters By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Two former top Vatican hospital officials appeared before a Vatican court for a pretrial hearing on allegations of embezzlement. Giuseppe Profiti, who was president of Bambino Gesu hospital from 2008 to 2015, and Massimo Spina, the former …
Visiting missionaries share experiences at area parishes: Meet Father Donatian Kaigoma
Father Kaigoma represents the Diocese of Geita, Tanzania, located in southeast Africa. He explains that their mission is to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all through profound evangelization. In turn, they inspire and empower their communities to labor for socio-economic development, healthcare services, good education, and for the …
Bishop Binzer to Celebrate Memorial Mass for Father Chris Coleman
Father Chris Coleman’s regional Memorial Mass will be held 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 19th, at Our Lady of the Rosary in Greenhills, with Auxiliary Bishop Joseph R. Binzer as the main celebrant. Concelebrating will be Father Lambert Ulinzwenimana, Winton Wyoming Pastoral Region parochial vicar. All are invited to participate
Visiting missionaries share experiences at area parishes: Meet Juan Gomez
Juan Gomez is a Maryknoll Lay Missioner (MLM) from Colombia. MLM is a Catholic organization inspired by the mission of Jesus to live and work with poor communities in Africa, Asia and the Americas, responding to basic needs and helping to create a more just and compassionate world. It sends and …
USCCB: Retain open internet ‘by strongest legal authority available’
IMAGE: CNS photo/Susanna Bates, EPA By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) — In comments delivered July 17 to the Federal Communications Commission, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops urged the FCC to use “the strongest legal authority available” to “retain open internet regulations.” The current regulations, adopted in 2015 by a …
Laziness, vices prevent seeds of Gospel from taking root, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Ciro Fusco, EPA By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — God proposes — not imposes — his Gospel and offer of salvation, putting the responsibility of being open to and moved by his message on the listener, Pope Francis said. Jesus doesn’t draw people to him by conquering …
Christopher Wilke is named principal of DePaul Cristo Rey High School
President Sister Jeanne Bessette has appointed Christopher Wilke as DePaul Cristo Rey High School’s new principal. Chris has been a DePaul Cristo Rey teacher and a director in the Corporate Work Study Program; he becomes the school’s second principal. “Chris has a deep commitment to DePaul Cristo Rey’s students and …
