NY auxiliary appointed by Pope Francis will be one of world’s youngest bishops
by Courtney Mares Vatican City, Jan 25, 2022 / 05:49 am Pope Francis on Tuesday appointed two new auxiliaries for the Archdiocese of New York, one of whom will be one of the world’s youngest bishops. The Vatican announced on Jan. 25 that Father Joseph A. Espaillat and Father John S. Bonnici …
Catholic bishops of Ukraine and Poland say Russia tensions pose ‘great danger’
by CNA Staff Kyiv, Ukraine, Jan 24, 2022 / 06:05 am Catholic bishops in Ukraine and Poland said on Monday that rising tensions with Russia pose “a great danger” to the whole of Europe. In a joint message on Jan. 24, Church leaders appealed to governments to “refrain from hostilities” in Ukraine, …
NYC pro-abortion activists curse at churchgoers, beam ‘God loves abortion’ onto St. Patrick’s Cathedral
by Joe Bukuras New York City, N.Y., Jan 24, 2022 / 16:15 pm Barricades and a line of police protected pro-life attendees entering and exiting the Archdiocese of New York’s Prayer Vigil for Life at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Saturday night, as members of the activist group New York City for …
BUSCA AL SEÑOR: ARZOBISPO DENNIS M. SCHNURR
El cambio de las interacciones presenciales a las virtuales, necesitado por la pandemia, en los negocios, la educación e incluso el entretenimineto nos hace recordar que la comunicación presencial es la mejor y más completa forma de comunicación. Por eso Dios se convirtió en uno de nosotros a través de …
Obituary: Father Robert “Bob” Weakley, OFM
Fr. Robert “Bob” Weakley, OFM, died Jan. 23 at St. John the Baptist Friary in Cincinnati. Fr. Bob, 80, served as a teacher, pastor and chaplain, and was known for his love for reading, walking and good conversation. Born on March 31, 1941 in Peoria, Ill., Fr. Bob was one …
Obituary: Sister Jeannine Kloeker CPPS
Sister Jeannine Kloeker CPPS, 81, died peacefully on January 23 at Maria Joseph Center in Dayton. She was born August 1940 in Piqua, Ohio, and entered the Sisters of the Precious Blood, Dayton, Ohio, in 1959. For 63 years she faithfully served God, His people and the Congregation. A Mass …
Zeros, Ones, and the End of Man
Problems arising from technology and social media are more than could possibly be accounted for in one magazine. From the relatively mundane problem of work distraction, to more seriously annoying intrusions on privacy, to the tragedy of social-media-driven violence, stories about digital technology and social media fill headlines every day. …
Answering Challenging Questions
I love answering questions about Catholicism. Seriously, it’s one of my favorite things. First, I enjoy sharing what I’m passionate about, and answering questions allows me to do that. Second, it’s a chance to fine-tune my responses and figure out the best way to answer some questions. Finally, I appreciate …
Biden reaffirms support for abortion on anniversary of Roe v. Wade
by Christine Rousselle Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jan 22, 2022 / 10:40 am President Joe Biden pledged to defend a so-called right to abortion and reaffirmed his commitment to the widespread availability of the procedure in a Jan. 22 statement marking the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 decision that …
Missed the March for Life? Here it is, in a 45-second video
By CNA Staff Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jan 22, 2022 / 06:26 am Missed the March for Life? Well, can you watch the whole thing in the time it takes to say three Hail Marys. As it has done in the past, the pro-life group Students for Life released a 45-second-long time-lapse …
