Before new ministries, church must eradicate clericalism, bishop says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Junno Arocho Esteves By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The way to rid the Catholic Church of clericalism is by giving laywomen a greater role in making decisions, a Bolivian bishop said. Bishop Ricardo Ernesto Centellas Guzman of Potosi told Catholic News Service Oct. 23 that …
Church faces conflicts with help of Holy Spirit, pope says at audience
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The church resolves conflicts and discerns God’s will by patiently listening, discussing and deciding under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, Pope Francis said. "It is the Spirit, in fact, who helps overcome narrow-mindedness and tensions, and works within …
A look back at the 5th Annual Eucharistic Procession
Now is the time to call all Catholic men to be involved in the New Evangelization by being public witnesses to our Catholic faith. On cool, clear October Saturday morning, hundreds of Men and Seminarians began their weekend at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains for Mass at 8:00 …
Nationals’ Catholic chaplain calls the World Series team his parish
IMAGE: CNS photo/Chaz Muth By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) — Like most parish priests, Msgr. Stephen Rossetti celebrates Mass, baptizes babies, gives marriage preparation talks and provides pastoral care that often involves listening to people or praying with them. He also frequently blesses baseball bats. That’s because the priest, a …
‘We are all responsible’: Bishop urges lifestyle change to protect Amazon
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Barbara J. Fraser VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Solutions to environmental problems discussed at the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon must involve not just Amazonian nations, but countries in Europe and North America, bishops said. "This is a special synod, but it has universal consequences," …
Everyday Heroes: Knight and ex-MLB pitcher now running with Grace
IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy Knights of Columbus By Andrew Fowler Trever Miller was born to be a pitcher. The Kentucky native loved the challenge baseball presented. The struggle between two men. One with a ball. The other 60 feet 6 inches away, holding a bat. Over a 21-year career in professional …
Photo Essay: Annual Car Blessing “Drive-Thru” style.
The annual car blessing occurred before youth group on Oct. 20. Jeff Rosfeld, Katie Metzger, Fr. Larry, Deacon Brian, and the high school youth group were on hand to bless cars “drive thru” style in the Kenwood Pastoral Region of All Saints Parish and Saint Vincent Ferrer Parish.
Cardinal talks about listening at the synod, being loyal to the pope
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Austrian Cardinal Christoph Schonborn of Vienna said that as a European member of the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon, his first task is to listen and his second task is to examine ways his lifestyle and that of …
Judgment Day: New book claims Vatican close to financial ruin
IMAGE: CNS photo/Yara Nardi, Reuters By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — An Italian author who was once tried and acquitted by a Vatican court for publishing leaked documents is claiming in a new book that decades of mismanagement, shady deals and decreasing donations will leave the Vatican no …
Today’s Video: St. John Paul II
Today’s Video looks at the sayings of St. John Paul II: Christ is Freedom Prayer to St. John Paul II Oh, St. John Paul, from the window of heaven, grant us your blessing! Bless the Church that you loved and served and guided, courageously leading her along the paths of …
