“Thou Art A Priest Forever” Priestly Ordination and Ontological Change
In 1964, English novelist Evelyn Waugh described how the simple liturgy of the Mass (the “low Mass” in pre-Vatican II parlance) was instrumental in his conversion to the Catholic faith. He explained that he “was not at all attracted by the splendour of her great ceremonies—which the Protestants could well …
Busca al Senor ARZOBISPO DENNIS M. SCHNURR
Las celebraciones de Memorial Day (El Día de los Caídos) marcan el comienzo no oficial del verano en nuestro país. A estas alturas, la mayoría de los colegios ya han terminado el curso académico, y la gente regresa a los parques y las piscinas para disfrutar del buen tiempo. Y, …
Pope Francis and Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy meet at Vatican
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, May 13, 2023 / 09:52 am Pope Francis and the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, met at the Vatican on Saturday. The May 13 encounter — their first since Russia initiated a full-scale war in Ukraine over 14 months ago — was around 40 minutes long. …
Mother’s Day: 12 Catholic Quotes on the Beauty of Motherhood
By Katie Yoder Washington D.C., May 8, 2022 / 06:20 am On Mother’s Day, Catholics recognize two important figures: our mother, and Mary, Mother of God. In celebration of all that mothers do, here are 12 quotes from saints and other Catholic figures on the beauty and significance of motherhood: 1. St. …
Was Mary Ever-Virgin?
Do Catholics believe that Mary remained a virgin her entire life? Did she have children other than Jesus? I have non- Catholic friends who say the Bible mentions Jesus’ siblings. The Scriptures and tradition convey information on Mary that help us understand the details of her life and her importance …
New York Archdiocese: We’re investigating ‘God is trans’ exhibit at Catholic parish
By Joe Bukuras CNA Newsroom, May 9, 2023 / 14:50 pm The Archdiocese of New York is investigating a Catholic parish in Manhattan for hosting an art exhibit called “God is Trans: A Queer Spiritual Journey.” The exhibit, which “maps the queer spiritual journey” and claims that “there is no devil” …
What is Title 42, why are the bishops against it, and what will happen tomorrow?
By Peter Pinedo Washington D.C., May 10, 2023 / 12:45 pm Title 42, the public health law that for the last three years has limited immigration into the United States, is set to expire on Thursday, May 11. In March 2020, the Trump administration invoked Title 42 of a 1944 public …
Out and About in the Archdiocese May 2023
1) Lehman Science Olympiad Winners The Lehman Catholic High School Science Olympiad team competed in the Science Olympiad Regional on March 18. The team won medals in 12 events. The Lehman Catholic High School Science Olympiad consists of 15 students competing in 23 events. Lehman’s team placed fifth …
U.S. bishops condemn ‘Secure the Border Act of 2023’
By Peter Pinedo Washington D.C., May 8, 2023 / 16:30 pm Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso issued an open letter to Congress on May 5 strongly condemning the Secure the Border Act of 2023 as “extreme” and expressing the U.S. bishops’ position that the bill’s passage “is beyond justification.” As chairman of …
Catholic bishops respond to Texas tragedies that left 16 dead, including group of migrants
By Peter Pinedo Washington D.C., May 8, 2023 / 13:15 pm Two tragedies over the weekend have left 16 dead and many more wounded in Texas. Eight migrants were killed and 10 injured when a speeding SUV Sunday morning plowed into a group of people in the border city of Brownsville, …
