Canonization cause advances for ‘God’s architect,’ Antoni Gaudí
By Peter Pinedo Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 5, 2023 / 11:21 am The beatification cause for Antoni Gaudí, the Catalan architect known as “God’s architect” and designer of the Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona, Spain, just completed an important step on the path to officially declaring him a saint in …
December 6: St. Nicholas of Myra
On Dec. 6, the faithful commemorate a bishop in the early church who was known for generosity and love of children. Born in Lycia in Asia Minor around the late third or fourth century, St. Nicholas of Myra is more than just the inspiration for the modern day Santa. As …
Notre Dame board elects Father Robert A. Dowd as new university president
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 5, 2023 / 14:17 pm The board of trustees of the University of Notre Dame elected as the university’s new president Father Robert A. Dowd, a Congregation of Holy Cross priest and associate professor of political science who serves as a current vice …
Obituary: Br. Reynolds Garland, OFM
Br. Reynolds Garland, OFM, passed away on Nov. 30, 2023, at the age of 89 at Twin Towers Senior Living Community in Cincinnati, Ohio. A native of Charleston, South Carolina, Br. Reynolds was born on Jan. 13, 1934, to Alex and Willetta Garland. Br. Reynolds entered the Franciscan Order on …
Seek the Lord for December 2023
On Christmas morning, in the opening prayer of the Mass at Dawn, we ask God to allow the light of faith, which radiates from the incarnate Word, to shine through in our deeds. This prayer reminds us of a beautiful truth: the gift of our faith is not something we …
What is Advent, anyway? A CNA Explainer
by JD Flynn Denver, Colo., Nov 30, 2020 / 11:35 am MT (CNA).- Advent began this year on Sunday, Nov. 30. Most Catholics, even those who don’t often go to Mass, know that Advent involves a wreath with some candles, possibly a “calendar” of hidden chocolates, and untangling strings of …
Deaths by suicide reach ‘highest number ever recorded’; ideation likely higher, expert says
By Peter Pinedo Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Nov 30, 2023 / 15:15 pm Deaths by suicide grew to “the highest number ever recorded in U.S. history,” reaching nearly 50,000 in 2022, according to new data released by the CDC this month. The CDC study, which shows the provisional data for 2022, reported that …
Pope Francis says he has ‘very acute infectious bronchitis’
By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Nov 30, 2023 / 08:15 am Pope Francis told health care professionals on Thursday that he has “very acute infectious bronchitis” and was advised not to travel to Dubai to avoid the extreme change in temperature. The pope, who will turn 87 on Dec. 17, quipped, …
Pope Francis Prayer Intentions for December 2023
For persons with disabilities We pray that people living with disabilities may be at the center of attention in society, and that institutions may offer inclusive programs which value their active participation.
