Trump’s ban of refugees ignites firestorm, but also gains support
IMAGE: CNS photo/Yeganeh Torbati, Reuters By WASHINGTON (CNS) — As President Donald Trump signed an executive memorandum intended to restrict the entry of terrorists coming to the United States in the guise of refugees, the action brought quick response from Catholic and other religious leaders. The largest response came from …
Love, support for immigrants follow group’s verbal attacks on Massgoers
IMAGE: CNS photo/Francisco Lara, Catholic Sentinel By Rocio Rios PORTLAND, Ore. (CNS) — Father Raul Marquez had never seen anything like it. Eight men walked to the front door of St. Peter Church in Southeast Portland Jan. 29 and began bellowing during the Spanish Mass. Dressed like hunters, they accused …
At audience, pope leads prayers for migrants, trafficking victims
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Marking the feast of St. Josephine Bakhita, a former slave, Pope Francis urged Christians to help victims of human trafficking and migrants, especially the Rohingya people being chased from Myanmar. For the Catholic Church, St. Bakhita’s feast day, Feb. 8, …
A Question of Faith: Fr. Endres discusses Baptism
My son has two children, ages two and four. He does not seem interested in having them baptized. Can I baptize them myself? As the number of Americans who no longer identify with any religion increases, frequently the children of baptized Catholics go without the sacrament of baptism. Many dioceses …
A picture says a thousand words: Joe Thuney Alter High School Grad on winning Super Bowl Team
Joe Thuney, a graduate from Alter High School in Kettering, was a part of the Champion New England Patriots win over the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI. The 6’5” guard grew up in Centerville and after Graduation attended North Carolina State University. He was chosen in the 3rd round …
A picture says a thousand words: Seton High School Medals at Nationals.
Seton High School’s Varsity Dance Team placed 3rd in Small Varsity POM and 4th in Small Varsity Hip Hop at the UDA Nationals this past weekend in Orlando, Florida.
More Latino families finding a home in Catholic schools
IMAGE: CNS photo/Andy Telli, Tennessee Register By Andy Telli NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CNS) — A wave of demographic change is sweeping through the Catholic Church in the United States. According to projections, in 20 years, half of American Catholics will be Hispanic. The Diocese of Nashville, like many dioceses, is already …
New gender policy won’t affect Catholic Scouting units, says committee
IMAGE: CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz By IRVING, Texas (CNS) — The Boy Scouts of America’s new policy to accept members based on their gender identity will have no impact on Scouting units sponsored by the Catholic Church, said the National Catholic Committee on Scouting. The Boy Scouts announced Jan. 30 …
Migrants staying put in Mexico, abandoning efforts to reach U.S.
IMAGE: By David Agren SALTILLO, Mexico (CNS) — Edelmiro Cardona hardly had any time to flee his native Honduras with his brother when gang members came calling. Cardona, who left behind a wife and 4-year-old daughter, explained how his brother had built a house and rented it, only to have …
Money, pride make people ignore God’s word, neglect others, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Felipe Trueba, EPA By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Without making room for God’s word in their heart, people will never be able to welcome and love all human life, Pope Francis said. “Each life that we encounter is a gift deserving acceptance, respect and love,” the …