Kristi Phillips to lead CISE (Catholic Inner-Schools Education Fund)
Kristi Phillips has been selected to lead CISE (Catholic Inner-city Schools Education Fund). Ms. Phillips believes it is our responsibility to serve the most vulnerable children, a value instilled in her at McAuley High School 20 years ago while she was doing school service work at Our Daily Bread in …
Vatican canon law official explains provisions of ‘Amoris Laetitia’
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The provisions of “Amoris Laetitia” allow people in irregular marriage situations access to the sacraments only if they recognize their situation is sinful and desire to change it, according to the cardinal who heads the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts. …
Everyday Evangelist: Rosary maker shows support for fellow law enforcement officers
Officer Matthew Siry has issued an APB to all police nationwide. This All Points Bulletin alerts every member of the Thin Blue Line of an opportunity to order a free rosary and pray it. “I’m a park ranger for Great Parks of Hamilton County where I have served for 12 …
Delegation from Catholic Social Action visits Senator Portman’s office on Refugees
The Catholic Social Action Office met with Senator Portman’s staff regarding the current refugee crisis. Connie, of the Senator’s staff, listened to the message and facts were presented by the delegation organized by the Catholic Social Action Office. Regarding the impact of the administration’s recent executive order on refugee resettlement …
St. Patrick, Troy, marks 100th Thanksgiving
Iconic Gothic church finishes year-long celebration of building’s history By Erin Queenan Schurenberg The story begins like a legend. In 1906, a young priest, Father Anthony Mentink, arrived at St. Patrick in Troy on the saint’s feast day for a temporary assignment. He stayed 52 years working until the end, …
Stalled action on proposed religious freedom order raises concerns
By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) — Talk of President Donald Trump possibly signing an executive order on religious freedom — which drew both criticism and praise — has been replaced with discussion about what happened to it and what a final version, if there is one, will look like. A …
NCEA leader says school choice support can help Catholic parents
IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy NCEA By Valerie Schmalz SAN FRANCISCO (CNS) — The Trump administration’s apparent endorsement of parental school choice could present a “huge opportunity” for Catholic school parents, the president of the National Catholic Educational Association told a group of Catholic high school teachers in San Francisco. “This could …
Pope praises abuse survivor for breaking silence
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The sexual abuse of children by those who have vowed to serve Christ and the church is a horrendous monstrosity that represents “a diabolical sacrifice” of innocent, defenseless lives, Pope Francis said. The church, which must protect the weakest, has a duty “to …
Be Christians of substance, not appearance, pope says at Angelus
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Obeying the true spirit of the commandments and not just a literal interpretation of them is what makes Christians become authentic witnesses, Pope Francis said. As seen through Mary’s example, following the commandments “is possible with the grace of the Holy Spirit …
Pope names envoy to study pastoral care of faithful in Medjugorje
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Without commenting on the authenticity of alleged Marian apparitions in Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Pope Francis has appointed a Polish archbishop to study the pastoral needs of the townspeople and the thousands of pilgrims who flock to the town each year. The …