California churches can reopen at 25% capacity

CNA Staff, May 26, 2020 / 09:00 am MT (CNA).- Churches in California can begin holding services again at a limited capacity, the state announced on Monday. The California health department ruled that, subject to the approval of local authorities, churches in the state can begin reopening along with in-store …
Record numbers leave Church in Munich archdiocese

CNA Staff, May 26, 2020 / 08:00 am MT (CNA).- A record number of people left the Church in the German Archdiocese of Munich and Freising last year, a local statistical office said Tuesday. The Munich statistical office told CNA Deutsch, CNA’s German-language news partner, May 26 that 10,744 Catholics …
Minnesota bishops: Death of black man in police custody a ‘tragedy’

by Matt Hadro Washington, D.C. Newsroom, May 26, 2020 / 01:00 pm MT (CNA).- The Minnesota Catholic Conference on Tuesday called the death of a black man while he was in police custody a “tragedy,” and welcomed an investigation. A video circulated online on Tuesday of a May 25 arrest …
Being Pro-Life: The Dignity of Humanity Behind Bars

Lyle is Catholic and attends Mass each week. He is pursuing a Bachelor of Specialized Studies degree through Ohio University. Several magazines have published his writing, and he recently co-authored his first book. He is surrounded by several friends who have taught him the value of patience and mercy. The …
Seek the Lord by Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr

Welcome to the inaugural edition of The Catholic Telegraph magazine! I am delighted to introduce this old friend in an attractive new format. In the 189 years since Bishop Edward Fenwick founded this publication as the voice of the local Church, it has taken many forms – weekly, bi-weekly and …
BUSCA AL SEÑOR by ARZOBISPO DENNIS M. SCHNURR

¡Bienvenido a la edición inaugural de la revista The Catholic Telegraph! Estoy encantado de presentar a este viejo amigo en un nuevo formato atractivo. En los 189 años desde que el Obispo Edward Fenwick fundó esta publicación como la voz de la Iglesia local, ha tomado muchas formas – semanal, …
Archbishop Ganswein: ‘Our times require courageous and convincing testimonies’

CNA Staff, May 25, 2020 / 06:00 am MT (CNA).- Archbishop Georg Ganswein has spent most of the last two decades standing next to the person with the microphone, in his service as an aide to both Pope emeritus Benedict XVI and Pope Francis. But a new book collects the …
Bishop on Memorial Day: Sacrifice for others is at the heart of our faith

CNA Staff, May 25, 2020 / 10:54 am MT (CNA).- As Catholics celebrate Memorial Day this year, they should keep in mind not only the sacrifice of the men and women who gave their lives in service to the country, but also Christ’s sacrifice, which is at the heart of …
Why medical students should learn about religion

by Perry West Denver Newsroom, May 25, 2020 / 10:01 am MT (CNA).- Four medical school educators have said that fully to address a patient’s needs, physicians should begin asking questions about the patient’s spirituality and religion. A May 19 opinion piece in the Annals of Internal Medicine was written …
Community service and faith leadership earn numerous awards for Badin students

Badin High School has earned the Emerald Award from the United Nations Association of the USA and InnerView, organizations devoted to the value of community service and sustainable world goals. Badin received the award for the 2019-20 school year after its students participated in some 3,000 service activities and earned …