Archbishop Broglio Issues Statement on U.S. Naval Orders Prohibiting Participation in Off-Base Indoor Religious Services
WASHINGTON, DC – His Excellency, the Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, J.C.D., Archbishop for the Military Services, USA, issued the following statement today on the prohibition by some commands in the US Navy against participation in off-base indoor religious services: A few nights ago I watched Silence, a movie about …
Texas’ Bishop Flores criticizes Planned Parenthood for anti-Mexican ethnic slur
CNA Staff, Jul 4, 2020 / 03:58 pm MT (CNA).- The Bishop of Brownsville, Texas has criticized Planned Parenthood and pro-choice political organizations in the state for use of anti-Mexican ethnic slur in its campaign against the reelection of pro-life state Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr. “While not surprised that Planned …
A Question of Faith: Why are the Saints named in the Mass?
One of the Eucharistic Prayers has a long list of saint names. What is the history of this prayer and why does it name so many saints? The Eucharistic Prayer with the lengthy list of saints is known as the First Eucharistic Prayer. Also called the Roman Canon because of …
The Case for Sunday
by Father Ryan T. Ruiz After months of no public Masses, church doors are open again. But in the age of live-streaming Mass directly into homes, why should Catholics continue to attend Mass in person on Sundays? March 8, 2020: the day on which Catholics of this archdiocese were last …
Rebuilt from the ashes: The story of an American basilica
by Adelaide Mena Richmond, Va., Jul 4, 2020 / 03:41 am MT (CNA).- An immigrant parish, burnt down, with only the crucifix remaining. A parish rebuilt, transformed and a key part in giving back to the community. In a sense, one parish’s story of struggle, pressure and rebirth is metaphor …
‘God bless America’ – Popes speak to the United States
CNA Staff, Jul 3, 2020 / 11:20 am MT (CNA).- Pope John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI, and Pope Francis each made apostolic visitations to the United States during the course of their pontificates. As the United States celebrates Independence Day, CNA remembers words to America from each of those …
Sagrada Familia invites medical workers to attend July 4 reopening
CNA Staff, Jul 3, 2020 / 11:00 am MT (CNA).- The Sagrada Família, designed by Antoni Gaudí, will reopen its doors July 4 following a more than 100-day closure due to the coronavirus crisis. The unfinished basilica, which was forced to close to tourists March 13, will offer free entry …
Mississippi bans abortion on sex, race, genetic disability
CNA Staff, Jul 2, 2020 / 01:10 pm MT (CNA).- Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves signed the Life Equality Act into law on Wednesday, July 1, banning abortion based on sex, race, or genetic abnormality. The law went into effect upon passage. Pro-life advocates called the signing of the law a …
The Catholic Telegraph won Four Catholic Press Awards!
The Catholic Telegraph won FOUR Catholic Press Awards for our work in 2019 including: • Honorable Mention: Best Non-Weekly Diocesan Newspaper For your complimentary Subscription to The Catholic Telegraph Magazine, click here. • 2nd Place: Best Regular Family Life Column- Catholic at Home with Katie Sciba For Katie’s most recent …
Catholic Charities & The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Partner to Fulfill Corporate Works of Mercy
Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr, of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Meets with Elder Kevin Birch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. CINCINNATI – July 2, 2020 – Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio and The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints have teamed up to deliver 40,000 pounds of food …
