Leaked emails show ‘hostility’ to Catholic Church, some say
IMAGE: NS photo/Lucy Nicholson, Reuters By WASHINGTON (CNS) — Emails released by WikiLeaks and allegedly hacked from the server of a top aide to Hillary Clinton have ignited a fierce exchange over the tone and content of the messages. Those weighing in include the president of the U.S. bishops’ conference …
True Christian charity is more than just making donations, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Jon Nazca, Reuters By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While donation campaigns and charitable contributions for the needy are important, true Christian charity involves a more personal touch, Pope Francis said. Coming face to face with the poor may pose a challenge and tempt people to …
Mass in Yellowstone ‘an experience of God unlike any other,’ says Jesuit
IMAGE: CNS/Nancy Wiechec By Nancy Wiechec YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (CNS) — Jesuit Father Rick Malloy very much enjoys summers in Yellowstone National Park. “I’m a fanatical fisherman,” he admitted. “And a good one, too.” But exceptional fishing is not the main thing that brings him to Wyoming summer after …
Even in midst of trials, Jesus never deserts his faithful, pope says
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Following Christ may take a person down a path that leads to anguish, isolation, even martyrdom, but a Christian will never feel bitterness or regret because Christ never leaves his or her side, Pope Francis said in a morning homily. In his homily …
South Sudanese bishop shares message of peace
Bishop Emeritus Paride Taban of South Sudan shared his message of peace and hope on a visit to the archdiocese in late July. During his time here, Bishop Taban visited the office of U.S. Rep. Steve Chabot, along with a delegation from the archdiocesan Catholic Social Action and Mission Offices. …
Created at human birth or has Jesus always existed?
By Father David Endres Q: Has Jesus always existed or was He created at His human birth? If He always existed, is there any mention of Him in the Old Testament? Mention of His birth is clear in the Scriptures, but what about prior to His birth? A: This question …
By laughing at ourselves, we grow, change for better, says actress-writer
IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy Fordham University By Beth Griffin NEW YORK (CNS) — Laughing at ourselves and being open to sharing our failures and flaws within and beyond the community of faith is a powerful means to dispel the myth that Catholics are ignorant or judgmental or exclusive in any way, …
National parks: Places of wonder, history, culture, spiritual refuge
IMAGE: CNS/Nancy Wiechec By Nancy Wiechec and Chaz Muth WASHINGTON (CNS) — From the dramatic vistas of the Grand Canyon in Arizona to the glistening waters of Cape Cod in Massachusetts, national parks have stood as places of wonder, history and culture. John Muir, considered the father of our national …
Jacob Schmiesung named a Commended Student In the National Merit Scholarship Program
SIDNEY—Lehman Catholic High School Principal Denise Stauffer announced that Jacob Schmiesing, son of Dr. Greg and Chrissy Schmiesing of Sidney, has been named a Commended Student in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) which conducts the program, will …
Some Iraqis hopeful, but aid groups have concerns about Mosul offensive
IMAGE: CNS photo/Ako Rasheed, Reuters By Dale Gavlak AMMAN, Jordan (CNS) — Iraqi Christians are cautiously welcoming the start of the battle for Mosul and the Ninevah Plain, their ancestral homeland of the past 14 centuries from which they were brutally driven out by the Islamic State group more than …