Michigan diocese mourns as nine nuns die from coronavirus

Lansing, Mich., Jan 29, 2021 / 03:46 pm MT (CNA).- The Diocese of Lansing offered its condolences and prayerful support after the coronavirus hit a religious retirement home this month and nine nuns died. Bishop Earl Boyea of Lansing issued a statement Jan. 28 expressing sorrow over the deaths and …
Cardinal Dolan quarantining after contact with COVID-positive individual

CNA Staff, Jan 29, 2021 / 06:27 pm MT (CNA).- The Archdiocese of New York announced Thursday that Cardinal Timothy Dolan is quarantining after “close contact” with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. The cardinal does not currently have symptoms. “Cardinal Timothy Dolan has cancelled all public appearances, including celebrating …
‘A rescue mission of truly loving people’: Tim Tebow calls on pro-lifers to change the culture

by Christine Rousselle Washington D.C., Jan 29, 2021 / 02:30 pm MT (CNA).- Speakers at the 2021 March for Life rally on Friday called pro-lifers to change the culture and not be discouraged at political setbacks. “We need to live on a rescue mission of truly loving people well,” said …
Local Hero Honored: La Salle High School’s Campus Minister Recognized by Companions on a Journey for National Child’s Grief Awareness Day

by Jacqueline Lazar One in 11 children in Ohio will experience the death of a parent or sibling by their 18th birthday, and by 24, this statistic doubles. When a child or teen experiences the death of a family member or close friend, it can rattle them to their core, …
Pope Francis calls for ‘mission of compassion’ spurred by pandemic

Vatican City, Jan 29, 2021 / 04:35 am MT (CNA).- Pope Francis urged Catholics on Friday to engage in a “mission of compassion” to a world ravaged by the coronavirus crisis. Writing in his World Mission Day message, released on Jan. 29, the pope warned Catholics not to succumb to …
Live! 9 days for Life Novena, Day 9, Friday, January 29, 2021, 11:00 a.m.

Live! 9 days for Life Novena, Day 9, Friday, January 29, 2021, 11:00 a.m. Live! 9 days for Life Novena, Day 8, Thursday, January 28, 2021, 7:00 p.m. Pro-Life Holy Hour from the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains. 9 Days for Life Novena, Day 6, Wednesday, January 27 …
Live! Virtual March for Life

Join us for the 48th Annual March for Life, LIVE from Washington, D.C. This year, the event has gone virtual due to the coronavirus pandemic, but pro-life leaders are still gathering at the nation’s capital to bring the pro-life message to viewers everywhere.
Obituary: Sister Genevieve Moran, SNDdeN

Sister Genevieve Moran, SNDdeN February 22, 1926 – January 8, 2021 True charity has for its basis, above all, the spirit of faith. This spirit of faith makes us see, respect, love and serve Our Lord Jesus Christ in each one of our Sisters. The spirit of faith makes all …
Live! Pro Life Holy Hour from the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains, 7:00 p.m.

Join us for a Pro-Life Holy Hour led by Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr from the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, January 28.
Pope Francis grants plenary indulgence for participants in virtual March For Life

by CNA Staff CNA Staff, Jan 28, 2021 / 09:47 am MT (CNA).- Pope Francis has granted a plenary indulgence for those who take part in this year’s March for Life, an annual peaceful protest against abortion, which is set to take place virtually Jan. 29. An indulgence is the …