Second chances: Cincinnati prison ministry celebrates jubilee in Rome
By Junno Arocho Esteves ROME — Second chances are hard to come by for people who have served time in prison. They often feel judged and shunned by a society that views them just as former criminals who inevitably will go back to committing crimes. Nevertheless, for 23 people from …
Pro-life supporters denounce Father Pavone over election Facebook video
By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pro-life supporters in the Catholic Church are denouncing activist Father Frank Pavone for what he said was an “emergency situation” on the eve of the U.S. presidential election. “What did he do?” wrote Ed Mechmann, a public policy director whose areas of concern include …
Dayton artist compelled to ‘work for the Lord’
A Dayton artist has turned her talents into a way to evangelize. In recent years, Cecilia Brendel, owner of the Olde Masters Galleria in Centerville, has been inspired to paint sacred art, often using family members, friends and acquaintances as her models. Originally from St. Louis, Brendel’s art education was …
Pope appoints Cardinal-designate Tobin as new archbishop of Newark
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop John J. Myers of Newark, New Jersey, and named Cardinal-designate Joseph W. Tobin of Indianapolis to succeed him. Archbishop Myers, Newark’s archbishop since 2001, is 75, the age at which canon law requires bishops to turn in their resignation …
Chicago priests among Cubs fans still celebrating historic Series win
IMAGE: Karen Callaway/Catholic New World By Joyce Duriga CHICAGO (CNS) — Both Fathers Michael Novick and John Clemens are lifelong fans of the Chicago Cubs, and with the rest of Chicago, they are celebrating the Cubs winning the World Series and breaking the famous and dreaded 108-year curse. “I think …
Unlike World Series, prelates’ bet has winners in both cities
IMAGE: CNS photo/Karen Callaway, Catholic New World By CHICAGO (CNS) — When civic leaders make friendly bets on which team will win a big championship with their counterparts in another city, one winner enjoys a feast, while the loser eats some humble pie. But when bishops in the World Series’ …
Dutch cardinal says papal encyclical on gender theory might be needed
IMAGE: CNS photo/Francois Gloutnay, Presence By Simon Caldwell OXFORD, England (CNS) — The spread of gender theory is misleading so many Catholics that a high-level document may be required to correct the errors of the ideology, a Dutch cardinal said. Cardinal Willem Eijk of Utrecht, Netherlands, said a papal encyclical …
Archbishop Kurtz sees joy, hope, challenges for church during presidency
IMAGE: CNS/Reuters By Chaz Muth LOUISVILLE, Ky. (CNS) — On a seasonably warm, drizzly Nov. 3 evening, Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz drove his white Toyota Avalon up a driveway that leads to the stately Louisville home of Steve and Kathy Ford. The couple graciously agreed to hold a fundraising event …
Pope calls out apathy, greed preventing the end of human trafficking
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Indifference, criminal networks and powerful economic interests still pose a challenge to those fighting against human trafficking, Pope Francis said. While much has been done in recognizing the seriousness and extent of this “true crime against humanity,” he said, “much more needs to …
How and when are priests evaluated?
Q: Are parish priests evaluated? If so, by whom, how often, and in what areas? Catholics rightly hold their priests to a high standard. When I was a seminarian, I remember reading a survey of what parishioners wanted of their priests. The report determined that among the qualities of the …
