November 20: Saint Bernward
Saint Bernward served as the thirteenth Bishop of Hildesheim, Germany during the middle of the tenth century. His grandfather was Athelbero, Count Palatine of Saxony. After having lost his parents, Bernward was sent to live with his uncle Volkmar, who was the Bishop of Utrecht. His uncle enlisted the assistance …
Pray for and promote peace, Milwaukee archbishop says after Kyle Rittenhouse verdict
by Christine Rousselle Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Nov 19, 2021 / 14:15 pm Archbishop Jerome Listecki of Milwaukee is encouraging people to pray for and promote peace following the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse on Friday, Nov. 19. “During times like these with severe division among people and the potential for social …
Forget RCIA, meet OCIA: U.S. bishops approve big name change
by CNA Staff Denver Newsroom, Nov 18, 2021 / 16:32 pm The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, or RCIA, as it has been more commonly referred to, will have its name changed to Order of Christian Initiation for Adults, or OCIA, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops decided …
The best Catholic Advent calendars for 2021
by Francesca Pollio Denver Newsroom, Nov 17, 2021 / 16:02 pm Advent is a time of preparation for the birth of Jesus Christ. And while it’s easy to get distracted by the craziness leading up to this special day, the Advent season is the perfect time to bring your family …
Meet 3 Servants of God who just advanced toward sainthood
by Katie Yoder Baltimore, Md., Nov 17, 2021 / 15:45 pm Three servants of God are advancing toward sainthood: a 12-year old diagnosed with cancer who offered up her suffering, a man with a special devotion to the Sacred Heart, and a Civil War veteran who joined St. Damian of …
Washington florist who declined to serve same-sex wedding will pay settlement, retire
by Kevin J. Jones Denver Newsroom, Nov 18, 2021 / 20:05 pm A Christian florist who was sued after declining to create flower arrangements for a same-sex wedding ceremony and subsequently spent eight years in court will pay a small settlement and retire, rather than seek another U.S. Supreme Court …
University to build ‘Roger Glass Center for the Arts’
The University of Dayton’s first building dedicated to visual and performing arts will be named for local entrepreneur and philanthropist Roger Glass ‘67, president and CEO of Marion’s Piazza. The Roger Glass Center for the Arts, at the southeast corner of Main and Stewart streets, will elevate the arts on …
SYNODALITY IN THE CHURCH AND OF THE CHURCH
This article is part of a series from Father Earl Fernandes exploring Families of Parishes. Click the links below to find other articles in the series. The Church as the Family of God Families of Parishes as Evangelizing Communities Being a Synodal Church Synodality Walking with Christ, The Holy Spirit …
November 19: St. Raphael Kalinowski
Saint Raphael was born in 1835 as Joseph, son of Andrew and Josepha Kalinowski in present day Lithuania. Saint Raphael felt a call to the priesthood early in his life, but decided to complete his education. He studied zoology, chemistry, agriculture, and apiculture at the Institute of Agronomy in Hory …
USCCB votes to inscribe Mother Teresa in the U.S. Liturgical Calendar
By Shannon Mullen, Francesca Pollio Baltimore, Md., Nov 17, 2021 / 13:41 pm The U.S. bishops, meeting in Baltimore for their annual fall assembly, voted Nov. 17 to inscribe St. Teresa of Kolkata, known during her life as Mother Teresa, in the Liturgical Calendar of the United States. The bishops …
