Catholics the most vaccinated religious group for COVID-19, new study shows
by Kate Olivera Denver Newsroom, Sep 16, 2021 / 12:36 pm Catholics are the religious group most vaccinated against COVID-19 in the United States, according to a new national survey by the Pew Research Center. The survey of 10,349 U.S. adults found that 82% of self-identified Catholics had received at …
Weekly COVID-19 testing a ‘good’ alternative to vaccine mandate, bioethicist says
by Matt Hadro Washington D.C., Sep 16, 2021 / 16:00 pm As the Biden administration prepares to require COVID-19 vaccinations at many workplaces, a Catholic bioethicist urged the administration to keep an alternative to vaccinations in place – weekly testing. Last Thursday, President Joe Biden announced that his administration would …
US bishops push for pathway to citizenship for millions of immigrants
by Matt Hadro Washington D.C., Sep 15, 2021 / 11:20 am As members of Congress this week advanced language providing a pathway to citizenship for millions of undocumented immigrants, the U.S. bishops’ conference praised the development. Congress is currently crafting a $3.5 trillion budget package that would fund many Biden …
A Little Bit of Italy Celebrates 100 Years in a Big Way
by Danise DiStasi, Cincinnati, OH – September 8, 2021 August 2022 marks the 100th anniversary of San Antonio Church. Since its inception, San Antonio has had a rich legacy of serving the Italian community through faith, outreach, and prayer. On the first Sunday of each month leading up to the …
September 17: St. Robert Bellarmine
On Sept. 17, the Catholic Church celebrates the Italian cardinal and theologian St. Robert Bellarmine. One of the great saints of the Jesuit order, St. Robert has also been declared a Doctor of the Church and the patron of catechists. Robert Bellarmine was born on October 4, 1542 in the …
On papal flight, Pope Francis tackles debate over Communion for politicians who support abortion
by Courtney Mares Rome, Italy, Sep 15, 2021 / 09:20 am Pope Francis said Wednesday that the Catholic Church is firm in its stance on abortion because “abortion is murder,” and urged priests to be pastoral rather than political when faced with the question of who can receive Communion. Answering …
Live Action says Google’s removal of pro-life ads ‘unprecedented’
by Christine Rousselle Washington D.C., Sep 15, 2021 / 14:50 pm According to the pro-life group Live Action, the search engine Google canceled its advertisements for abortion pill reversal services. The act is further evidence of Google’s pro-abortion biases, a leading pro-life activist tells CNA. “In a dramatic and unprecedented …
Paterson bishop: Vaccination exemption for clergy ‘will be minimal’
by Joe Bukuras Paterson, N.J., Sep 15, 2021 / 17:32 pm Bishop Kevin Sweeney of Paterson wrote to clerics of his diocese Tuesday to ‘strongly encourage’ their vaccination against COVID-19. Non-medical exemptions, he said, will be minimal, and there may be discussion of whether non-vaccinated priests ‘can remain in active …
Question of Faith: Where Does The Church Stand On Homosexuality?
Does the Church believe homosexuality is a choice? Your question is a complex one, straddling science, moral theology and pastoral practice. In discussing the origins of homosexuality, it is important to understand the Church’s vision of the person and human sexuality. This is particularly crucial since the Church’s teaching regarding …
School News: Badin High’s Case Trokhan named National Merit Scholarship semifinalist
Badin High School senior Case Trokhan pronounced herself “very excited” … and why not? Trokhan has been named a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist – one of less than one percent of American high school seniors to earn that prestigious designation. “I look at it as the culmination of a lot …
