In trying times, how can Catholics stay hopeful?
by Jonah McKeown Denver Newsroom, Jun 13, 2020 / 03:37 am MT (CNA).- Amid the worldwide panic surrounding coronavirus and lockdowns, as well as protests and unrest in many parts of the country in recent weeks, it can be easy for people of any faith to ask: Where is God? …
HHS protects doctors who object to abortion, transgender surgery
Washington D.C., Jun 12, 2020 / 04:30 pm MT (CNA).- On Friday, the Trump administration finalized a new rule to protect doctors’ right to object to abortion and “gender reassignment” operations. The rule clarifies that bans on sex-based discrimination do not include gender identity or abortion. The Department of Health …
NH lawmaker says education choice is only for ‘well-educated’ parents
by Christine Rousselle Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 12, 2020 / 03:00 pm MT (CNA).- A state senator in New Hampshire has drawn criticism for saying that working-class parents should not have the same freedom to make educational choices for their children as college-educated parents. “This idea of parental choice, that’s …
Churches have the same rights as protests, DOJ tells Maryland county
CNA Staff, Jun 12, 2020 / 11:00 am MT (CNA).- The Justice Department (DOJ) praised a Maryland county council on Wednesday for protecting the First Amendment rights of protesters and said it now expects them to extend the same protections to religious gatherings. In a June 10 letter to the …
For justice and healing: Catholics explain why they marched
by Matt Hadro Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 12, 2020 / 06:00 am MT (CNA).- As thousands of protesters prepared to march against racism in Washington, D.C. last Saturday, Louis Brown helped organize a rosary procession on Capitol Hill. Lay Catholics joined Dominican friars, nuns, and priests of the Washington archdiocese …
‘God chose to call us’: The story of two brothers ordained Catholic priests on the same day
by Jonah McKeown Denver Newsroom, Jun 12, 2020 / 12:02 am MT (CNA).- Peyton and Connor Plessala are brothers from Mobile, Alabama. They’re 18 months— one school grade— apart. Despite the occasional competitiveness and squabbles that many brothers experience growing up, they’ve always been best buds. “We’re closer than best …
‘The death of George Floyd will not be in vain’, says Democrats for Life coordinator
by Christine Rousselle Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 11, 2020 / 04:00 pm MT (CNA).- The Georgia state coordinator for Democrats for Life of America has called for renewed solidarity in the pro-life cause, following the death of George Floyd. Rev. Harriet Bradley said Wednesday that national and international protests over …
How to foster a happy marriage? Catholic online summit to promote community
by Perry West Denver, Colo., Jun 11, 2020 / 09:16 am MT (CNA).- A Catholic marriage ministry will host a virtual retreat this month to help couples experience joy in their marriage, especially during the current coronavirus pandemic. Damon and Melanie Owens, founders of Joyful Ever After, have organized the …
‘The Eucharist gives life’: Poles celebrate Corpus Christi amid pandemic
CNA Staff, Jun 11, 2020 / 11:00 am MT (CNA).- Catholics took part in traditional Corpus Christi processions across Poland Thursday amid strict safety measures intended to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. People wearing cloth face coverings took to the streets June 11 to celebrate the Solemnity of the …
Corpus Christi Processions 2020
In the past few years, processions on Corpus Christi Sunday were prevalent throughout the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Due to the pandemic, many were cancelled, however he is a listing for 2020: Thursday June 11, 2020 Holy Family Church (Dayton) 140 S. Findlay St., Dayton OH 45403 Mass at 7:00 p.m. …
