U.S. Olympian takes her Catholic faith to Tokyo games
By CNA Staff Washington D.C., Jul 1, 2021 / 03:00 am U.S. Olympic gymnast Grace McCallum is bringing both her skills and her Catholic faith to the Tokyo games in July. McCallum does not travel anywhere without her rosary and a special cross from her grandmother, the Central Minnesota Catholic …
Pro-life groups challenge Louisville buffer-zone ordinance
by Kate Scanlon Washington D.C., Jun 30, 2021 / 18:00 pm Pro-life groups this week challenged a “buffer zone” ordinance approved by the city of Louisville, Kentucky. Kentucky Today reported that the counsel representing the pro-life group Kentucky Right to Life and the Louisville nonprofit Sisters for Life filed a …
Mackenzie Scott donates millions to controversial group outspoken on Catholic issues, religious freedom
by Kevin J. Jones Washington D.C., Jun 30, 2021 / 11:02 am Several million dollars from the Amazon fortune of Jeff Bezos’ former wife Mackenzie Scott have funded a controversial multi-religious advocacy group, Faith in Public Life. Faith in Public Life combines a vision of progressive politics with criticism of …
Pope Francis accepts resignation of 75-year-old Chicago auxiliary bishop
by Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Jul 1, 2021 / 07:00 am Pope Francis on Thursday accepted the resignation of Chicago auxiliary Bishop John R. Manz, who has dedicated his priesthood to advocating for immigrants. Bishop Manz turned 75 in November, the age at which bishops are required to send a …
Pope Francis Prayer Intentions July 2021
Social Friendship We pray that, in social, economic and political situations of conflict, we may be courageous and passionate architects of dialogue and friendship.
Q&A with Mercy Mcauley’s new President
At Mercy McAuley, we are a family of students, parents, employees, alumnae, benefactors and friends. Tell us about your family! I am so glad to be part of the Mercy McAuley family! My husband is Steven Herppich, and we have been married for almost 19 years. (We met while he …
Mercy McAuley High School Board of Directors Announces New President
(Cincinnati, OH) – Mercy McAuley High School’s Board of Directors announces the appointment of Jennifer Fellinger as the school’s new President. Fellinger’s appointment comes after a comprehensive national search for the most qualified candidate to lead the school and advance its mission of providing an outstanding Catholic, Mercy education to …
St Maria’s Community Farm opens July 10
A produce stand for the benefit of the poor is being operated by the Catholic parishes of St. Nicholas, Osgood and St. Louis, North Star, Ohio. Located on the corner of St. Rt. 705 and U.S. Route 127, North Star, Ohio, St. Maria’s Community Farm welcomes gardeners to donate fruits …
Bishop Barron: True dialogue impossible if Catholic Dems won’t protect babies who survive abortion
By CNA Staff Denver Newsroom, Jun 29, 2021 / 13:20 pm Bishop Robert Barron, auxiliary bishop of Los Angeles and head of Word on Fire ministries, called out Catholic Democratic lawmakers and others for claiming that dialogue with the U.S. bishops over abortion and the reception of Communion is the …
Biden’s DC parish says it will not deny Communion
by Matt Hadro Washington D.C., Jun 29, 2021 / 13:33 pm President Joe Biden’s regular parish in Washington, D.C. issued a statement on Tuesday that its priests and ministers will not deny Communion to those approaching to receive. “Holy Trinity Catholic Church will not deny the Eucharist to persons presenting …
