175 Years in America: Celebrating the Sisters of the Precious Blood in Maria Stein
by Susie Bergman On a beautiful autumn day, the trees and sky brilliant with God’s magnificent artistry, approximately 40 Sisters of the Precious Blood gathered at their congregation’s original motherhouse in Maria Stein, OH, for a special celebration. These Sisters, along with friends, family and local faithful, came together to …
Bishop Conley announces medical leave of absence from Lincoln diocese
Lincoln, Neb., Dec 13, 2019 / 12:34 pm (CNA).- Bishop James Conley announced Friday that he is taking a medical leave of absence from his ministry as Bishop of Lincoln, Neb. “I have been medically diagnosed with depression and anxiety, along with chronic insomnia and debilitating tinnitus, which is a …
Pope Francis celebrates 50th ordination anniversary by honoring his mentor
By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Dec 13, 2019 / 06:00 am (CNA).- Fifty years ago on Dec. 13, Jorge Mario Bergoglio was ordained a Jesuit priest in Argentina. As pope, he will celebrate his ordination anniversary Friday by honoring one of his early spiritual mentors, Fr. Miguel Angel Fiorito. Fiorito, …
US bishops in Rome ask Pope Francis about McCarrick report
By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Dec 13, 2019 / 09:56 am (CNA).- American bishops from the Midwest met with Pope Francis this week with questions about the outcome of the Vatican’s investigation of Theodore McCarrick. “I did ask about the McCarrick situation. That was something that all of us were …
A Closer Look: “Don’t Go Revengin’ in My Name”
Often, when theologians engage in their craft, they will deliberately adopt a general interpretive lens through which to examine specific topics. This lens is called a “hermeneutic” and the resolution of certain questions might vary according to the hermeneutic chosen. For example, for questions of moral theology a “hermeneutic of …
In Profile: Mark Phillips & Terri Hamlin
Long-time Friends Team Up to Write and Illustrate Children’s Book, The Cliff By Rebecca Sontag The Cliff, written by Mark Phillips and illustrated by Terri Hamlin, is a lovely allegorical tale rife with valuable lessons for the choosing. An old man finds himself a modest home perched high upon a …
Today’s Video: King’s Singers exclaim Gaudete
Gaudete Sunday is today, the third Sunday of Advent in the liturgical calendar, or simply “Rejoice”. Today’s vestment color is Rose and we’re 9 days away from Christmas. In Today’s video, the King’s Singers exclaim: Gaudete, gaudete! Christus est natus Ex Maria virgine, gaudete! Rejoice, rejoice! Christ is born Of …
Clothing drive half a world away helps babies in Christ’s hometown
IMAGE: CNS photo/Rhina Guidos By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON (CNS) — The ask for baby items heading to the Holy Land couldn’t be more appropriate: "swaddling clothes needed." The Gospel of Luke mentions, after all, that Mary wrapped the baby Jesus in "swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because …
Catholics offer lots of advocacy, get few results on Capitol Hill
IMAGE: CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) — Congress was busy in 2019, but the House and Senate were often at cross purposes with each other. The Republican-led Senate spent much of its time voting on seating federal judicial nominees. By early December, 170 of them had been …
People’s hearts yearn for God, not possessions, status, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Vatican Media By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Christmas season is a time to reflect on what life is all about, Pope Francis told an international group of performers. "The time before Christmas calls us to ask ourselves, ‘What is it that I am waiting for …