Can’t go to confession during coronavirus? Consider an ‘act of perfect contrition’
by Jonah McKeown Vatican City, Mar 27, 2020 / 05:00 am (CNA).- Imagine that Michael, a practicing Catholic, committed a mortal sin yesterday. Normally, Michael would go to confession. But because of the coronavirus pandemic, he can’t. It simply isn’t available. What can Michael do? Despite some creative efforts by …
MLB Pitcher Brent Suter Advocates for the Earth: Moeller Grad Leads #StrikeOutWaste Initiative
by Patricia McGeever It’s the job of Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brent Suter to strike out hitters, but the Moeller High School graduate’s passion is to #StrikeOutWaste and save the planet. “I watched a couple of documentaries in high school. An Inconvenient Truth was one that really stuck out,” said Suter. …
Remembering Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk: Curriculum Vitae
PROFESSIONAL – ARCHDIOCESAN: Ordained Priest, Roman Catholic Church……………………………………….1959 Assistant Chancellor, Archdiocese of Cincinnati………………………………1961-63 Faculty, Athenaeum of Ohio (Saint Gregory Seminary)…………………….1963-74 Vice President, Athenaeum of Ohio………………………………………………. 1968-74 Rector, Saint Gregory Seminary……………………………………………………. 1968-74 Synodal Judge, Archdiocesan Tribunal……………………………………………1971-82 Director of Educational Services…………………………………………………… 1974-82 Auxiliary Bishop, Cincinnati (Titular Bishop of Hodelm)………………….1974-82 Vicar General…………………………………………………………………………….. 1974-82 …
Pope Francis will offer Easter liturgies in St. Peter’s Basilica and with no public
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Mar 27, 2020 / 06:40 am (CNA).- Pope Francis will follow a slightly modified schedule this year for the liturgies of Holy Week and Easter, which will all take place inside St. Peter’s Basilica and without the presence of the public, the Vatican announced Friday. …
As dioceses face coronavirus money woes, Knights of Columbus offer line of credit
CNA Staff, Mar 27, 2020 / 02:17 pm (CNA).- The Knights of Columbus have offered a $1 million line of credit to Catholic dioceses to help dioceses and parishes suffering from the financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic. “It is critical for us to support the Catholic Church in the …
#Pray Together! Pope Francis Urbi et Orbi at 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 27
The Holy Father has asked the whole world to join him in prayer from Saint Peter’s Square this Friday, March 27, at 1:00 p.m. EDT.
Live Streaming Mass: Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk Mass of Christian Burial
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Miraculous crucifix moved to St. Peter’s Square for Pope Francis’ ‘Urbi et Orbi’ blessing
Vatican City, Mar 25, 2020 / 03:10 pm (CNA).- The miraculous crucifix at which Pope Francis prayed Sunday for an end to the coronavirus has been taken down from its altar and transported to St. Peter’s Square, so it can be present on Friday during the pontiff’s benediction “Urbi et …
At Fatima, 24 countries consecrated to Jesus and Mary amid the coronavirus pandemic
CNA Staff, Mar 25, 2020 / 05:25 pm (CNA).- Twenty-four countries on Wednesday were consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Fatima, Portugal. In a March 25 ceremony that included the recitation of the rosary …
Illinois religious order funds hotel initiative to protect homeless from coronavirus
By Perry West Chicago, Ill., Mar 26, 2020 / 03:38 pm (CNA).- As homeless shelters have been limited by the coronavirus, the Clerics of Saint Viator will help fund an initiative to house homeless people amid the pandemic. The religious order based in Arlington Heights, a Chicago suburb, has donated …
