Development of prison catechesis program draws strong support
By Jonah McKeown Houston, Texas, Nov 17, 2019 / 03:05 am (CNA).- It took a Catholic evangelist just three days to raise the funds online for an apologetics and faith formation curriculum to distribute to prisons— a place where he says Biblical apologetics are sorely needed. Michael Gormley, host of …
What the cluck? Chick-Fil-A sauces Christian charities
By Christine Rousselle Washington D.C., Nov 18, 2019 / 01:45 pm (CNA).- American fast-food chain Chick-Fil-A has announced it will stop donating to two large faith-based charitable organizations, after years of criticism from LGBT groups. On Monday, the Chick-Fil-A Foundation announced the organizations it would donate to in 2020. Notably, …
Today’s Video: Why is prayer so hard?
Growing up Fr. Mike thought prayer should be like soaking in a hot tub. He didn’t understand why it was so hard when he tried it. Check out the video below!
Response to migration is sign of character, pope says in Thailand
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden BANGKOK (CNS) — Calling migration "one of the principal moral issues" facing humanity today, Pope Francis thanked the government and people of Thailand for the way they’ve welcomed migrants and refugees, but he urged greater efforts to protect migrants and poor Thais from …
Students collect soil from lynching site in act to achieve racial justice
IMAGE: CNS photo/Michael Hoyt, Catholic Standard By Mark Zimmermann LEONARDTOWN, Md. (CNS) — In the dark of night June 17, 1887, a mob lynched Benjamin Hance, hanging the 22-year-old African American man from the branch of a witch-hazel tree near the road to Newtown Neck in Leonardtown. Hance, a Catholic …
After U.S. reversal, Vatican reiterates two states needed in Holy Land
IMAGE: CNS photo/Ammar Awad, Reuters By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican reiterated its call for a two-state solution in the Holy Land after U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the United States would no longer recognize the illegality of Israeli settlements in the West Bank. …
Welcoming pope after long flight, Thais keep it warm and informal
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden BANGKOK (CNS) — Arriving in Thailand after an 11-hour flight, Pope Francis was greeted by 11 children — one for each of the country’s dioceses. Pope Francis caressed the faces of the shy little ones and reciprocated a hug with the bolder, older …
St. Bernard Parish Celebrates 100 Years of Faith
by Eileen Connelly, OSU A small Place Where God’s Love is Made Big.” These are words to live by at St. Bernard Parish in Spring Grove Village, where parishioners are marking 100 years of faith. The parish, established in 1919, is small at approximately 140 households and has weathered much …
Today’s Photo Essay: The Arts at Lehman High School
Just a sample of the great work being done in Mr. Langenderfer’s art class at Lehman High School in Sidney Ohio. Check out the photos:
