Today’s Video: Priest: Have I Thrown My Life Away?
As a friar and priest, I took vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, meaning that there is a lot of things I can’t do in this world. Many would see this as throwing my life away, but I can’t help but see the opposite.
Catholic groups announce virtual pilgrimage to Holy Land
CNA Staff, Feb 8, 2021 / 03:46 pm MT (CNA).- Several Catholic groups have opened on-line registration for a free virtual pilgrimage, where pilgrims may experience the culture and prayer of the Holy Land for over 40 days. It is titled the “Pilgrimage In Faith: A Virtual Lenten Journey Through …
Catholic school enrollment sees sharpest drop in nearly 50 years
Washington D.C., Feb 8, 2021 / 02:30 pm MT (CNA).- Enrollment at Catholic schools this academic year has seen its largest drop in nearly half a century, according to a new report. A data brief of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) showed that enrollment at Catholic schools was down …
February 9: St. Apollonia of Alexandria
St. Apollonia was a holy virgin who suffered martyrdom in Alexandria during a local uprising against the Christians in the early 3rd century. During festivities commemorating the founding of the Roman Empire, a mob began attacking Christians. The great Dionysius, then Bishop of Alexandria (247-265), related the sufferings of Apollonia: …
Pro-life candidate declares victory in final 2020 House race
Washington D.C., Feb 8, 2021 / 10:07 am MT (CNA).- Another woman endorsed by pro-life groups was elected to the U.S. House on Friday, in the last 2020 House race to be certified. On Friday evening, Claudia Tenney declared victory in the race for New York’s 22nd congressional district seat …
UD Grad leads Air Force flyover for Super Bowl 55 in Tampa
WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. — Three different Air Force Global Strike Command bombers will conduct a first-of-its-kind trifecta flyover during the National Anthem performance at the fifty-fifth Super Bowl, Feb. 7, over Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. “We are very excited for Team Whiteman to lead the formation …
Computer science building to honor Jessie S. Hathcock, first African American woman UD graduate
The University of Dayton on Jan. 22 announced that its newly renovated computer science academic building will be named in honor of Jessie Hathcock ‘30, the first African American woman to graduate from the University, a noted educator and humanitarian in the Dayton community. “Jessie Hathcock’s life includes an extraordinary …
February 8: St. Josephine Bakhita
On February 8, the Church commemorates the life of St. Josephine Bakhita, a Canossian Sister who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in Sudan. Josephine Bakhita was born in 1869, in a small village in the Darfur region of Sudan. She was kidnapped while working in the fields with her …
Pope Francis tells diplomats ‘right to life’ is a foundational human right
by Courtney Mares Vatican City, Feb 8, 2021 / 06:30 am MT (CNA).- Pope Francis told diplomats at the Vatican Monday that it is “painful” for him to see more countries move away from “their inalienable duty to protect human life” from conception to natural death. “The pandemic forced us …
