Gregory orders McCarrick’s coat of arms removed from Washington cathedral
By Christine Rousselle Washington D.C., Feb 13, 2020 / 01:00 pm (CNA).- Disgraced former archbishop Theodore McCarrick’s coat of arms has been earased from the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington, D.C. The former cardinal was laicized in 2019 after being found guilty of numerous crimes, including the …
Pope Francis on St John Paul II: ‘I learned from him’
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Feb 13, 2020 / 10:33 am (CNA).- In a newly published book, Pope Francis answers questions about himself and St. John Paul II, saying he learned the importance of joy and mercy from his predecessor, and they are in “total harmony” on the subject of …
To prevent spread of COVID-19, Hong Kong Diocese cancels Masses
IMAGE: CNS Photo/Francis Wong By HONG KONG (CNS) — The threat of spreading the coronavirus has forced Catholic officials in Hong Kong to suspend all church programs Feb. 15-28, including Sunday Masses and the Ash Wednesday liturgy that marks the beginning of Lent. Ucanews.com reported Cardinal John Tong, apostolic administrator …
Vatican releases pope’s Lent, Holy Week, Easter schedule
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis and top officials of the Roman Curia will leave the Vatican March 1-6 for their annual Lenten retreat, the Vatican announced. And, as is customary when first publishing the pope’s calendar for Holy Week, the Vatican did not provide …
Cardinal Dolan pays homage to revered Cuban priest who ministered in N.Y.
IMAGE: CNS photo/Father Stephen Ries By Rhina Guidos HAVANA (CNS) — The moment was anything but intimate, but it was probably the best chance Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan had to pay respects to a revered Cuban-born priest who helped Irish immigrants in New York. The archbishop of New York, followed …
Great Music in a Great Space: Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains to Host The King’s Singers & Kentucky Orchestra
by Rebecca Sontag Under the musical direction of Anthony DiCello, St. Peter in Chains Cathedral has sponsored “Great Music in a Great Space” for nearly a quarter of a century. Now in its 24th year, the concert series boasts four to five performances each season and features artists of the …
Photo Essay: Wearin of the Green at Badin, but wait, it isn’t March 17th
Today’s Photo Essay takes us to Badin High School in Hamilton. Today is their fundraising day called Give Green Day. On this day green is a prevalent display!
Why Abraham Lincoln held a White House fundraiser for this black Catholic parish
By Jonah McKeown Washington D.C., Feb 12, 2020 / 12:00 pm (CNA).- Black Catholic communities have been a part of the Church in the Washington, DC area for centuries. But it wasn’t until the height of the Civil War that black Catholics in DC began the process of founding a …
The 2019-2020 Concert Series: The Cathedral’s “Great Music in a Great Space”
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 – 7:30 pm THE KING’S SINGERS For over fifty years the renowned King’s Singers have been delighting audiences around the world with their charm, wit, and incomparable musicianship. From medieval to renaissance, romantic to contemporary, folk and pop, their repertoire is all encompassing. Hear this celebrated …
Pope on women in Amazon church: Don’t try to ‘clericalize’ them
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Jeffrey By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis released his document on the Amazon region on the 15th anniversary of the assassination in Brazil of U.S. Notre Dame Sister Dorothy Stang, a missionary who defended the poor and the environment. Her life and sacrifice are …