Bishop’s memories of World War II Army service in Italy still vivid
IMAGE: CNS photo/Archdiocese of Philadelphia By Lou Baldwin PHILADELPHIA (CNS) — It is no accident that each year many films shown on television between Memorial Day and the June 6 anniversary of D-Day center on World War II. After all, with more than 16 million men and women under arms, …
Canadian Catholic killed in London Bridge attack inspires charitable gifts
IMAGE: NS photo/London police handout By Jean Ko Din TORONTO (CNS) — The death of a young Canadian Catholic woman during the London Bridge attack has inspired people to help save lives in their own community. Christine Archibald, 30, whose family lives in British Columbia, died in the June 3 …
The mystery of God’s fatherly love is a great revolution, pope says
IMAGE: CNS/Alessandro Bianchi, Reuters By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The mystery of God’s relationship with humankind is revolutionary in that Christians can look to him without fear as children to a loving father, Pope Francis said. In teaching the Lord’s prayer, Jesus invites all Christians “to have …
Service, faith, academics, activities: Meet Seton Graduate Faith Breedon
When Faith Breedon was just seven years old, her newborn baby sister, Gabrielle Joy, passed away. It was an experience that shaped both Breedon’s faith and her career goals. The recent Seton grad, whose mother, Crystal, also attended the high school, along with various other female relatives, said, “It was …
ARTISTS INVITED TO SEVENTH ANNUAL MARIA STEIN SHRINE – ART SHOW & SALE
The seventh annual Maria Stein Art Show will be held June 24-29 at the Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics, 2291 St. Johns Road in the Gast Gallery (second floor) at the Shrine. The show features original drawings and paintings in various media as well as three dimensional sculptures. …
A picture says a thousand words: Festival Fun
In the first weekend of June it was Big Ten Festival Weekend. The CT headed out to grab some photos at Cincitalia sponsored by St. Catharine of Siena in Westwood, and St. Anthony of Padua Lebanese Festival Mahrajan! Check out The Catholic Telegraph’s comprehensive Festival Guide by clicking here St. …
Pence addresses religious freedom at National Catholic Prayer Breakfast
IMAGE: CNS photo/Bob Roller By Josephine von Dohlen WASHINGTON (CNS) — Vice President Mike Pence and other speakers addressed securing religious liberty and protecting the sanctity of human life both in the United States and worldwide, particularly in the Middle East, at the 13th annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in …
Hundreds mourn man killed during heroic act to protect fellow passengers
IMAGE: CNS photo/Ed Langlois, Catholic Sentinel By Ed Langlois PORTLAND, Ore. (CNS) — The morning after police in Portland arrested 14 demonstrators at dueling political protests, about 800 worshippers turned out in a unified show of support for a man whose heroic act transcended division. Ricky Best was laid to …
English archbishop offers prayers, sympathy for victims of London attack
IMAGE: CNS photo/Will Oliver, EPA By Simon Caldwell MANCHESTER, England (CNS) — Archbishop Peter Smith of Southwark, the archdiocese that covers London south of the River Thames, where a terrorist attack June 3 claimed 7 lives and injured 48 people, offered prayers for the victims and survivors. “Following the tragic …
Hypocrisy kills the Christian community, pope says at morning Mass
IMAGE: CNS photo/Antonio Bat, EPA By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The diabolical language of hypocrisy, which ensnares others through flattery, has the power to destroy Christian communities, Pope Francis said. Like the Pharisees who spoke to Jesus with soothing words of adulation, Christians who engage in hypocrisy …