Army of volunteers provides turkey, all the trimmings for those in need
IMAGE: CNS photo/Arlington Catholic Herald files By Ann M. Augherton ARLINGTON, Va. (CNS) — Picture the first Thanksgiving: a community coming together, one person bringing the fowl, another the bread, others sharing the fruits of their harvest, all gathering for a meal. The gratitude palpable for a plentiful harvest, for …
Catholic, international aid agencies press for end of war in Yemen
IMAGE: CNS photo/Yahya Arhb, EPA By Dale Gavlak WASHINGTON (CNS) — Catholic and international aid organizations are pressing for an end to Yemen’s worsening war, where the United Nations says one child dies every 10 minutes. David Beasley, executive director of the World Food Program, called Yemen "the world’s worst …
C.PP.S. candidate is temporarily incorporated
Greg Evers is now in advanced formation with the Missionaries of the Precious Blood after his temporary incorporation into the congregation, celebrated on Aug. 18. “God is constantly calling us – today marks a step forward in Greg’s journey,” said Father Jeffrey Kirch, provincial director, as he welcomed community members, …
University helps former foster youth, homeless find a new beginning
IMAGE: CNS photo/Brian Barbosa, courtesy University of San Diego By Denis Grasska SAN DIEGO (CNS) — The University of San Diego has a message for students who were once in the foster care system, homeless or at risk for homelessness. "We recognize that things have happened to you in your …
Event Alert: The Michelangelo Pieta Legacy Mission coming to the Cathedral
An exciting opportunity is being made available at the Cathedral of Saint Peter in Chains – the placement of a Pieta, which will be here for a preview beginning December 8. Save the date and plan to join them for the 11:30 a.m. Mass and unveiling that day. For more information on ArteDivine, …
Pope meets Israeli president at the Vatican
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis welcomed Israeli President Reuven Rivlin to the Vatican Nov. 15 for a private discussion that included the importance of building greater trust between Israelis and Palestinians. During their 35-minute meeting, they spoke about the importance of mutual …
Precious Blood Missionary ordained a priest
Father Matthew Keller was ordained to the priesthood on June 9 in his home parish of St. John the Baptist in Maria Stein. Bishop Joseph Charron, a fellow Missionary of the Precious Blood, presided. Bishop Charron told Father Keller to be fearless in his new role as a priest, and …
Cardinal says he leaves USCCB assembly more hopeful than when it started
IMAGE: CNS photo/Bob Roller By Dennis Sadowski BALTIMORE (CNS) — The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said he was leaving the bishops’ fall general assembly Nov. 14 more hopeful than when the meeting began two days earlier. Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston said in remarks closing …
Update: Bishops vote to let Vatican inquiry proceed without commenting
IMAGE: CNS photo/Bob Roller By Dennis Sadowski BALTIMORE (CNS) — The U.S. bishops Nov. 14 defeated a resolution to encourage the Vatican to release all documents related to the investigation of allegations of misconduct by Archbishop Theodore E. McCarrick. The resolution went down by a vote of 137-83 at the …
Update: Bishops overwhelmingly approve pastoral against racism
IMAGE: CNS photo/Bob Roller By Mark Pattison BALTIMORE (CNS) — The U.S. bishops overwhelmingly approved a pastoral letter against racism Nov. 14 during their fall general meeting at Baltimore. The document, "Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love — A Pastoral Letter Against Racism," passed 241-3 with one …