Give your lives for your flocks, pope tells archbishops
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Blessing bands of wool that archbishops will wear around their shoulders, Pope Francis said, "It is a sign that the shepherds do not live for themselves but for the sheep." "It is a sign that, in order to possess …
Indianapolis archbishop, schools’ head address issues at two high schools
IMAGE: CNS photo/Sean Gallagher, The Criterion By John Shaughnessy and Natalie Hoefer INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — Noting that he tries to be "Christ-centered" in every decision he makes, Archbishop Charles C. Thompson of Indianapolis stressed two major points as he met with reporters June 27. The news gathering was held to …
Amid tensions in China, Vatican tells clergy to follow their conscience
IMAGE: CNS photo/Reuters By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican has told bishops and priests in China that they must follow their own consciences in deciding whether to register with the government, and it urged Catholics in the country not to judge them for the choices they make. …
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Change is often hard, especially when that change is unexpected. Shortly after Christmas, I found myself sitting in a dark room feeling exhausted and overwhelmed. The vacation from work and our children’s school was over. I had landed firmly back into the reality of trying to juggle multiple jobs – …
Border bishop tries to help migrants at international bridge in El Paso
IMAGE: CNS photo/David Agren By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON (CNS) — Bishop Mark J. Seitz of the U.S. border Diocese of El Paso, Texas, walked and prayed with a group of migrants at the Lerdo International Bridge in El Paso June 27 as they sought asylum in the U.S. but were …
Supreme Court stops citizenship question in census, for now
IMAGE: NS photo/Brian Snyder, Reuters By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Supreme Court, for now, blocked the Trump administration’s added citizenship question to the 2020 census, sending the case back to a lower court. A 5-4 ruling handed down June 27, which was written by Chief Justice John Roberts …
Tradition Meets Modernity at the New St. John the Baptist Church
Story by Lisa Biedenbach • Photos by E.L. Hubbard How to marry the tradition of an established church in downtown Harrison with a new worship space to be built on nearby farmland was a daunting challenge,” said Father Jeff Kemper, pastor of St. John the Baptist Church, who took part in …
Calming consciences: Pope gives seafarer chaplains special powers
IMAGE: CNS photo/Clodagh Kilcoyne, Reuters By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis gave priests who minister to seafarers special permission to grant absolution for sins that usually would require the intervention of a bishop or the Vatican itself. "I want to say something about peace in one’s heart," …
Indifference, apathy at heart of hunger crisis, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Jeffrey By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — If the world is to succeed in eradicating the scourge of hunger, it must first fight against the indifference, apathy and broken promises that allow the crisis to continue, Pope Francis said. Addressing participants in the 41st session …
Panel Discussion Brings Women Religious Together
By Eileen Connelly, OSU What is God asking of us? How can we show God’s compassion, live out our charisms and continue to be a voice for others? How can our love for life shine? These were just a few of the questions brought to the table at a gathering …
