Supreme Court overturns NY church restrictions, Brooklyn bishop says religion ‘essential’ during pandemic
CNA Staff, Nov 26, 2020 / 01:23 pm MT (CNA).- The Supreme Court said Wednesday night that NY state restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic are a violation of the First Amendment’s protection of free religious exercise. After the ruling the Bishop of Brooklyn, whose diocese was a plaintiff in the …
Today’s Video: The Absolute Necessity of Saying “Thank You”
When was the last time you told God “thank you”? We live in an extremely hectic world, full of distractions, complaining, and longing for things we don’t have. And while it can be good to look at the things we do have and count up our blessings, how often do …
Kentucky dioceses keep Masses open despite governor’s request
CNA Staff, Nov 25, 2020 / 03:00 pm MT (CNA).- Kentucky’s four Catholic dioceses will not suspend public Masses despite the governor’s request that religious services be held online only until December 13. Gov. Andy Beshear (D) requested that houses of worship stop having in-person services in an effort to …
BUSCA AL SEÑOR: ARZOBISPO DENNIS M. SCHNURR
Gran parte de este año difícil se ha dedicado a una espera incómoda e incierta – la espera de que las empresas y las escuelas abran nuevamente, la espera del desarrollo de una vacuna, esperando a que la vida vuelva a la normalidad y, para algunos, esperando los resultados de …
Ransomware attack cripples St. Louis archdiocesan websites
CNA Staff, Nov 25, 2020 / 02:00 pm MT (CNA).- A ransomware attack crippled the websites of the Archdiocese of St. Louis last week, but data has not been compromised by the attack, the archdiocese told CNA. Several archdiocesan affiliated sites have been taken offline in response to the attack. …
Job Opening: Sales & Marketing Coordinator
Catholic Charities Southwest Ohio is currently accepting applications for a Full Time Sales & Marketing Coordinator for our AccuracyNow Languages Services department. The Sales & Marketing Coordinator (S&MC) is responsible for helping grow AccuracyNow business by proactively driving sales and lead generation activities. The S&MC will help identify potential clients; …
Philadelphia archdiocese opens home for young adults with disabilities
by Perry West Denver Newsroom, Nov 25, 2020 / 04:49 am MT (CNA).- A Philadelphia bishop last month blessed Saint Philomena Cottage, a new archdiocesan home for young adults with disabilities. Auxiliary Bishop John McIntyre, who oversees the Secretariat for Catholic Human Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, led the …
‘We had no idea’: The hidden life of the reputed stigmatist tortured by Stalin’s secret police
CNA Staff, Nov 25, 2020 / 06:00 am MT (CNA).- Sr. Wanda Boniszewska led an extraordinary life. The Polish nun was a reputed stigmatist tortured by Stalin’s secret police. Her spiritual journal, published after her death in 2003, recorded her astounding mystical experiences. Her beatification cause opened earlier this month. …
New Catholic priests voice satisfaction in priestly life, but minority report ‘troubling’ adversity
by Kevin J. Jones Denver Newsroom, Nov 24, 2020 / 04:50 pm MT (CNA).- A survey of recently ordained Catholic priests reports that the great majority find satisfaction in their work celebrating sacraments and in their parish ministry, but there are also difficulties and areas for which they felt seminary …
Federal court says Texas can withhold Medicaid from Planned Parenthood
CNA Staff, Nov 24, 2020 / 10:05 am MT (CNA).- A federal appeals court on Monday upheld the authority of states to not fund abortion providers through Medicaid. A majority opinion of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, issued Nov. 23, ruled that abortion providers and their customers could not …
