‘Nationalistic tendencies’ threaten world peace, pope tells diplomats
IMAGE: CNS photo/Reuters By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As it did prior to the Second World War, the rise of nationalism in the world poses a threat to peace and constructive dialogue among nations, Pope Francis said. During his annual address to diplomats accredited to the Vatican, …
Local Elementary School Announces Appointment of New Principal
Liberty Township, OH – Mother Teresa Catholic Elementary School (MTCES) announced the appointment of Mrs. Aideen Briggs as the next Principal, President, and CEO of the school effective July 1, 2019. Mrs. Briggs succeeds Sister Anne Schulz, C.PP.S., who will retire after serving as Principal and CEO since MTCES’ inception …
The Catholic Shop celebrates 20 years of evangelization
Most visitors to The Catholic Shop in Madeira come with a defined purpose. There are the fallen away Catholics who want to explore how to return to the Church; the non-Catholics searching for something more in their lives and looking to learn about Catholicism; and those with a serious illness …
The teacher is always silent during the test
An Ursuline sister who was one of my early teachers said of God, “Remember the teacher is always silent during the test.” One year ago, my wife slipped and broke her femur. Complicating the matter: We were in Indianapolis. When you have a medical emergency in a strange city, you …
Vatican: Investigation underway of bishop accused of abuse, misconduct
IMAGE: CNS photo/Marcos Brindicci, Reuters By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A bishop from Argentina who had been working in the Vatican’s real estate administration office is the object of a preliminary diocesan investigation after accusations came to light of sexual abuse, abuse of power and mismanagement in his …
Dog’s job at Oregon Catholic hospital: Comforting kids in emergency room
IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy Providence He By Katie Scott PORTLAND, Ore. (CNS) — Wrangler doesn’t have an MD and he can’t write prescriptions, but he works hard to help children who are injured or ill and often scared. The Labrador is the first full-time facility dog at Providence St. Vincent Medical …
Chicago lay movements gather to pray for U.S. bishops on retreat
IMAGE: Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic By Joyce Duriga CHICAGO (CNS) — To show support for the U.S. bishops as they gathered at the Mundelein Seminary at the University of St. Mary of the Lake near Chicago for a weeklong retreat in early January, members of lay ecclesial movements met at St. …
Pope to U.S. bishops: Abuse crisis requires conversion, humility
IMAGE: CNS photo/Bob Roller By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The clerical abuse crisis and the "crisis of credibility" it created for the U.S. bishops have led to serious divisions within the U.S. church and to a temptation to look for administrative solutions to problems that go much deeper, …
Movie Premiere: Our Faith in Action: Today’s Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
On Sunday, Jan. 6, EWTN premieres the movie “Our Faith in Action: Today’s Society of St. Vincent de Paul.” The first showing will be at 3:30 p.m. EST. The 90-minute movie is based on the TV series “Our Faith in Action: Today’s Society of St. Vincent de Paul.” The program …
Robots and AI: Papal academy decodes newest pro-life challenges
IMAGE: CNS photo/Reuters By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Even though today’s modern tools and technologies are hardly human, the Pontifical Academy for Life is zeroing in on the world of robots and machines powered by artificial intelligence. While the academy’s focus is on the protection of human life …