Amid fears, unauthorized immigrants ask church for spiritual, legal help
IMAGE: CNS photo/Mary Stachyra Lopez, A By Mary Stachyra Lopez ARLINGTON, Va. (CNS) — In late February Father Mauricio Pineda, parochial vicar of All Saints Church in Manassas, heard from a couple he had married a few years ago. The husband had been detained by immigration authorities. They just had …
Amid fears, unauthorized immigrants ask church for spiritual, legal help
IMAGE: CNS photo/Mary Stachyra Lopez, A By Mary Stachyra Lopez ARLINGTON, Va. (CNS) — In late February Father Mauricio Pineda, parochial vicar of All Saints Church in Manassas, heard from a couple he had married a few years ago. The husband had been detained by immigration authorities. They just had …
NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament University of Dayton Tip Sheet
WHAT: Preparations for NCAA Tournament First Four WHERE: University of Dayton Arena WHEN: 11 a.m. Sunday, March 12, through Wednesday, March 15 Here is information on media availability regarding the University of Dayton’s role in the First Four of the 2017 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship. ➢ 11 a.m. …
God’s voice is heard through humility, Franciscan tells pope, Curia
IMAGE: CNS/L’Osservatore Romano By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Humility is needed in order to recognize the voice of God in others, especially those who are perceived to be weak or subject to prejudice, a Franciscan friar told Pope Francis and members of the Roman Curia during their …
Initial reaction to refugee ban ranges from concern to opposition
By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) — Within hours of President Donald Trump’s new executive order March 6 banning refugees from six majority-Muslim nations, Catholic and other religious groups joined secular leaders in questioning the wisdom of such a move, with others vowing to oppose it outright. Bill O’Keefe, vice president …
Trump visits Catholic school in Florida to show school choice support
IMAGE: CNS photo/Jonathan Ernst, Reuters By Jean Gonzalez ORLANDO, Fla. (CNS) — Marcus Millien stood patiently as a teacher of St. Andrew School straightened his black, yellow and white necktie. She wanted to make sure he looked his best since he would be presenting his personal education story to the …
Evangelization at the margins drives USCCB convocation planning
By Dennis Sadowski WASHINGTON (CNS) — This summer’s convocation of American Catholic leaders will give the 3,000 participants a better understanding of what it means to be missionary disciples who evangelize in every facet of their lives. Representatives of sponsoring organizations preparing for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops-led, invitation-only …
Evangelization at the margins drives USCCB convocation planning
By Dennis Sadowski WASHINGTON (CNS) — This summer’s convocation of American Catholic leaders will give the 3,000 participants a better understanding of what it means to be missionary disciples who evangelize in every facet of their lives. Representatives of sponsoring organizations preparing for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops-led, invitation-only …
Cardinal: Alleged Vatican resistance to child protection a ‘cliche’
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican’s doctrinal chief dismissed accusations that some Vatican officials are resisting recommendations on best practices for protecting children and vulnerable adults from clergy sex abuse. “I think this cliche must be put to an end: the idea that …
Cardinal: Alleged Vatican resistance to child protection a ‘cliche’
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican’s doctrinal chief dismissed accusations that some Vatican officials are resisting recommendations on best practices for protecting children and vulnerable adults from clergy sex abuse. “I think this cliche must be put to an end: the idea that …