Catholic-Muslim dialogue opens to support Islamic American communities
IMAGE: CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz By James Martone WASHINGTON (CNS) — An emerging Catholic dialogue with Muslims aims to show public support for Islamic American communities. The dialogue stems from concerns expressed by U.S. bishops in the wake of “a serious uptick in violence against American Muslims … to make …
Archbishop Flores of San Antonio, first Hispanic bishop in U.S., dies
IMAGE: CNS file photo By SAN ANTONIO (CNS) — Retired Archbishop Patrick F. Flores, 87, the first Mexican-American bishop in the United States, died of pneumonia and congestive heart failure Jan. 9 at Padua Place Residence for retired priests in San Antonio. The bishop, who dropped out of school to …
Bishop opposes death sentence for man convicted of killing churchgoers
IMAGE: CNS photo/Jason Miczek, Reuters By CHARLESTON, S.C. (CNS) — Jurors unanimously agreed to sentence Dylann Roof to death for killing nine black churchgoers. In closing statements before the deliberation Jan. 10, the unrepentant 22-year-old told jurors that “I still feel like I had to do it,” the Associated Press …
Last Chance to apply for Warriors to Lourdes Healing Pilgrimage
The 2017 Warriors to Lourdes Pilgrimage for Non-Wounded, Wounded, Ill or Injured Military Personnel during the 59th Annual International Military Pilgrimage (PMI) will take place May 16-23, 2017. The theme for the 59th PMI is Dona Nobis Pacem (Grant Us Peace). The deadline to apply is January 15, 2017 The …
Order of Malta questions legitimacy of commission established by pope
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The leadership of the Order of Malta denied the legality of a Vatican investigation into the forced resignation of the group’s former grand chancellor, but the commission established by Pope Francis said it “is completely legitimate and authorized” to …
Success, well-being at any cost will deceive, disappoint, pope says
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Watch out for the tempting promises and easy rewards of false gods and idols because they always lead to confusion, disappointment and even death, Pope Francis said. “We are tempted to seek even fleeting comfort, which seems to fill the …
A picture says a thousand words: Migration week
In honor of National Migration Week, Sr. Tracy and local St. Leo’s parishioner, Pedro Bernardo, offered an immigration presentation on January 10, 2017 at Our Lady of the Visitation. The more than 50 people who attended learned about Catholic Social Teaching and migration, the current U.S. immigration system, and action …
Mount St. Joseph University names Zachary Silka to Vice President of University Communications
Mount St. Joseph University has announced that Zachary Silka is the new vice president of university communications. He will direct the Mount’s strategic communications efforts and will serve on the President’s Cabinet. Silka comes to the Mount with 10 years of experience in the communications field. He was a staff …
“God’s Mechanics: The Religious Life of Techies”
The Athenauem of Ohio presents Brother Guy Consolmagno, S.J., Director of the Vatican Observatory, to speak on “God’s Mechanics: The Religious Life of Techies” on Wednesday, February 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Bartlett Pastoral Center at the Athenaeum of Ohio. How does religion work in a society shaped by …
Auxiliary Bishop Oscar Solis of Los Angeles named bishop of Salt Lake City
IMAGE: CNS photo/J.D. Long-Garcia, The Tidings By WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope Francis has named Auxiliary Bishop Oscar A. Solis of Los Angeles as bishop of Salt Lake City. Bishop Solis, 63, a native of San Jose City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines, has been auxiliary bishop of Los Angeles since 2004. Previously, …