Everything you need to know about the Advent wreath
by Francesca Pollio Denver Newsroom, Nov 27, 2021 / 09:00 am During the holidays, nativity scenes and Christmas trees decorate most Catholic homes, but what about Advent wreaths? Advent wreaths are traditionally made from evergreen branches and have four candles. The four candles represent the four weeks of Advent—three candles …
Major win for Catholic doctors fighting Biden’s transgender mandate after appeal deadline passes
by Edie Heipel Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Nov 29, 2022 / 16:00 pm President Biden’s controversial transgender mandate has been blocked after the administration failed to meet last week’s deadline to appeal a court ruling that struck down the mandate earlier this year. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals struck down …
U.S. bishops express outrage at increase in antisemitic attacks
by Peter Pinedo Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Nov 29, 2022 / 14:15 pm The U.S. Catholic bishops strongly condemned in a Nov. 28 statement what they called a “reemergence of antisemitism in new forms.” “Outraged by the deeply hurtful proliferations of antisemitic rhetoric, both online and in person, and the violent …
Pope Francis: Restoration of Christian unity is ‘an urgent priority in today’s world’
by Courtney Mares Rome Newsroom, Nov 30, 2022 / 07:55 am Pope Francis said Wednesday that the full restoration of communion among all Christians is “an urgent priority in today’s world.” In a letter to the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople, the pope expressed gratitude that Catholic and Orthodox …
Local 12 To Air Documentary On Possible Sainthood For Cincinnati Sister Of Charity
Confronting outlaws and injustice, educating children, and caring for the sick are all part of the life story of a local Sister of Charity who is now being considered for sainthood. WKRC, Local 12 will air an hour-long documentary on the life and legacy of Sister Blandina Segale. A team …
Pope Francis Prayer Intentions for December 2022
Volunteer Not-for-Profit Organizations We pray that volunteer non-profit organizations committed to human development find people dedicated to the common good and ceaselessly seek out new paths to international cooperation.
Job Opening: St. Raphael the Archangel School Louisville, KY
St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic School presents an exciting opportunity to lead a vibrant school community. Our next principal will be a passionate, Catholic educator who is a strong spiritual and instructional leader. The successful candidate understands and relates to children and possesses the skills necessary to promote dynamic educational …
Pope Francis explains to America Magazine why women cannot be ordained priests
by Zelda Caldwell Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Nov 28, 2022 / 12:30 pm In an interview published in America Magazine today, Pope Francis unequivocally stated that women cannot be ordained as priests but emphasized the important role they have to play in the life of the Church. “Many women feel pain because they …
Don’t let Christmas take you by surprise: lessons for Advent from the Church
by Kelsey Wicks Denver, Colo., Nov 28, 2022 / 06:36 am The First Sunday of Advent 2022 is Nov. 27, exactly four weeks before the Sunday of Christmas this year, and while the Church provides this time to allow you to be caught by the joy of the Incarnation, you …
he ‘Random Catholic Dude’ behind the website chronicling the Catholic hierarchy
by Hannah Brockhaus Rome Newsroom, Nov 27, 2022 / 07:00 am As he describes himself on his now-dormant Twitter account, David M. Cheney is, in some ways, just a “Random Catholic Dude.” He works a full-time computer support job, loves to travel, opens emails with “howdy,” and belongs to the …
