Father Pavone to speak at Elizabeth’s New Life Center banquet
Elizabeth’s New Life Center is holding the annual Spring Partnership Banquet featuring speaker Father Frank Pavone, president of Priests for Life. Father Pavone has been invited to speak internationally on pro-life topics and is one of the best speakers in the country. The theme of this year’s banquet is Creating …
Behold, Catholic beard balm (yes, it’s a thing)
What do you do with an excess of chrism and a plethora of Catholic men with beards? Tony Vasinda, a director of faith formation at a Catholic parish in Seattle, Wash., was faced with that dilemma two years ago when he ordered some of the fragrant, liturgical oil for his …
Chatfield College receives $1 million gift from renowned surgeon
Chatfield College in Cincinnati and St. Martin, Ohio has received a bequeathed gift for $1 million from Dr. Mary Lois Jung — a surgeon, former Catholic nun and dedicated philanthropist. Jung’s gift is the largest testamentary gift received in Chatfield’s history and will create its largest endowed scholarship – one of …
St. Xavier Wins Eighth Consecutive State Title, Ursula girls third
CANTON — St. Xavier High School won the 2016 OHSAA Division I Boys State Swimming and Diving Tournament Saturday, Feb. 27, as the Bombers scored a state meet-record 398 points en route to winning their eighth-consecutive and 37th overall state championship. St. Xavier took the lead from the start as the …
Bishop urges all to ‘redouble’ prayers, efforts to help people in Flint
IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy FAITH Catholic By VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Holy See and Vatican City State have continued to strengthen their institutional, legal and operational frameworks for combating money laundering and the financing of terrorism, an international monitoring organization said. “Moneyval” — the Council of Europe’s Committee of Experts …
Elderly urged to ‘live gift of mercy’ by thoughts, prayers for others
By Sam Lucero VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Catholic Church needs the extraordinary Holy Year to become an effective witness of God’s divine mercy, Pope Francis said. “The jubilee is a favorable time for all of us, so that in contemplating divine mercy, which surpasses every human limitation and shines …
‘Spotlight’ is not anti-Catholic, Vatican newspaper says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Open Road Films By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican newspaper said the Oscar-winning film, “Spotlight,” is not anti-Catholic. “It is not an anti-Catholic movie, as has been written, because the film succeeds in giving voice to the alarm and deep pain” experienced by the Catholic …
Advisory-comments for Monday, Feb. 29, 2016
By WASHINGTON (CNS) — A group of 30 Christian leaders, including Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington, has asked for a meeting with Secretary of State John Kerry in advance of the State Department’s declaration of genocides taking place around the world. The group believes Middle East Christians should be …
Salvation comes from small things, not power, lavish show, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Kim Ludbrook, EPA By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Salvation is not found through extraordinary things or powerful people and alliances, Pope Francis said at his morning Mass. God offers it freely in response to “simple” acts of faith, like helping those in need, he said. “In …
Vatican releases pope’s Lenten schedule
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican released Pope Francis’ liturgical schedule for March and April, including Holy Week and Easter. The pope’s schedule includes a penitential celebration and a consistory for several causes of canonization. However, the schedule does not say where he …