Archdiocese to mark Oct. 14 canonization of Blessed Oscar Romero
When the canonization ceremony for Blessed Oscar Romero, Archbishop of San Salvador, is held in Rome on Oct. 14, Catholics in the archdiocese will be among those celebrating. Archbishop Romero, an outspoken advocate for the poor, was shot and killed March 24, 1980, as he celebrated Mass in a hospital …
Brewers chaplain finds joy in connecting his love of priesthood, sports
IMAGE: CNS photo/Allen Fredrickson for The Compass By Maryangela Roman MILWAUKEE (CNS) — Champagne corks popped in the visiting clubhouse Oct. 7 as the Milwaukee Brewers celebrated their sweep of the Colorado Rockies, advancing to the National League Championship Series. Back home in Wisconsin, an extended member of the Brewers’ …
New saints shared a close friendship, professor says
IMAGE: CNS phot0/Equipo Maiz, courtesy CAFOD, Just one World By Junno Arocho Esteves ROME (CNS) — Blesseds Paul VI and Oscar Romero crossed paths on their road to sainthood and formed a personal friendship that strengthened each other’s resolve in the face of growing challenges, an Italian professor said. According …
Contempt for life is the source of all evil, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Procuring an abortion is wrong, inhumane and like hiring a hit man “to fix a problem,” Pope Francis said. It is a contradiction to allow for killing a human life in a mother’s womb “in the name of protecting …
Parishes join to help needy; Christ Child Society challenges poverty one child at a time
By Sharon Semanie If it takes a village to raise a child, 15 parishes within the Greater Miami Valley are paying it forward and making a difference in the lives of the young. They represent membership in the Christ Child Society (CCS) of Dayton, a vibrant organization dedicated to serving …
From Ohio to Kenya, Glenmary brother trots globe in search of vocations
IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy Glenmary Home Missioners By John Stegeman CINCINNATI (CNS) — God’s ability to call vocations isn’t limited by geography, and so a vocation director must go wherever the Holy Spirit leads. For Brother David Henley, a member of the Glenmary Home Missioners, it’s led all around the world. …
Church needs to meet young people where they are, U.S. observer says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Anne Condodina VATICAN CITY (CNS) – To reach young people and teach them the faith, Catholics must first show them that they are loved, “not just judged, discarded, or abused,” said a 29-year-old observer at the Synod of Bishops. Yadira Vieyra, who works with migrant …
How Paul VI influenced one young man who now leads his home diocese
IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy Diocese of Brescia By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — His voice, his outstretched hands, his boarding an airplane to meet the world — those are some of the most striking things about Blessed Paul VI that moved and inspired a young man discerning the priesthood. “I …
School enjoys success, growth: Good Shepherd Montessori grows, marks milestone year
The 20th anniversary of Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori will mark the success of developing a highly successful Catholic elementary school in the Montessori tradition. An Oct. 20 event will celebrate construction of a new building and renovation of the former Cure of Ars parish rectory into classroom space — testament …
Martyred archbishop lived Gospel, sought God’s will, says Mercy sister
IMAGE: CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn By Norma Montenegro Flynn WASHINGTON (CNS) — As the world Synod of Bishops unfolds at the Vatican, thousands of faithful pilgrims get ready to witness the Oct. 14 canonization of Blessed Oscar Romero, along with Blessed Paul VI and five other new saints. Among those preparing …