Water to wine: Jesus ushers in new covenant of joy, pope says
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Jesus’ first miracle of changing water into wine expresses his invitation to share in the joy of the new covenant and reminds people to do as he commands, Pope Francis said. The miracle also shows how he transformed the law …
Retired teacher pens children’s’ book about mission trip
Barb Coyle, a retired religion teacher who taught at Roger Bacon High School, has written a children’s book based on her experience starting a mission trip to Negril, Jamaica. In less than 30 pages, and with illustrations provided by 14-year-old Taylor Kling, Coyle takes the story from the time she …
Survey finds growing interest among Catholics in reading the Bible
IMAGE: NS photo/Karen Callaway, Catholic New World By Colleen Dulle WASHINGTON (CNS) — When Deacon Joseph Jensen entered Our Lady of Good Counsel Passionist Seminary in Warrenton, Missouri, in the late 1950s, he realized he was the only student in his class who had read the Bible. Deacon Jensen, now …
Prayer powers light Christians must share with the world, pope says
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Prayer powers the light that Christians are called to share with the world, Pope Francis said. “You can do many great things for the church — a Catholic university, a school, a hospital — and they will even build you a monument as …
St. Anthony Messenger wins 9 awards from Catholic Press Association
Cincinnati-based St. Anthony Messenger, a national Catholic general interest magazine, won nine awards June 3 from the Catholic Press Association of the United States and Canada. The awards were announced at the conclusion of the 2016 Catholic Media Conference in St. Louis, Missouri. Among the awards, the magazine finished third …
Ali known not just for prowess in ring but also for faith, generosity
IMAGE: CNS photo/Catholic Press Photo By Nancy Wiechec PHOENIX (CNS) — Muhammad Ali leaves an indelible mark on the world not only as a fighter and athlete but as a man of faith, courage and generosity. The three-time heavyweight champion and self-titled “The Greatest” boxer of all time died at …
Jesus restores life through compassion, not magic, pope says
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Even in the midst of suffering and death, Christians can become witnesses of the resurrection and the power of God’s compassion, Pope Francis said as he proclaimed two new saints. In the Sunday Gospel reading, Jesus’ raising of a …
Pope to appoint advisory board in removing negligent bishops
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis will set up a panel of legal experts to help him in deciding whether to remove a religious superior or bishop from office for failing to protect minors and vulnerable adults from sex abuse. Vatican offices will continue to investigate claims …
Gibbons appointed permanent superintendent of archdiocesan schools
Dayton native Susan M. Gibbons has been appointed Director of Educational Services and Superintendent of Catholic schools for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr confirmed the appointment of Gibbons Friday. “Susan Gibbons has devoted her entire career to Catholic education in our Archdiocese,” said Archbishop Schnurr. “She will …
Longtime freelancer Scaperlanda wins CPA’s St. Francis de Sales Award
IMAGE: CNS photo/Chaz Muth By Julie Asher ST. LOUIS (CNS) — Maria de Lourdes Ruiz Scaperlanda, a writer and author in the Catholic press since 1982, received the 2016 St. Francis de Sales Award from the Catholic Press Association of the United States and Canada. The award, which is the …