India’s Sister Prema condemns trafficking, says nuns not involved
IMAGE: CNS photo/EPA By NEW DELHI (CNS) — Facing child trafficking allegations at one of its homes for unmarried mothers in India, the Missionaries of Charity said the order condemns the actions of individuals involved and stressed that these are unrelated to the order. A baby born in Nirmal Hriday …
Event Alert: Eating is a Moral Act, Why the Farm Bill Matters to all of us
Come learn about the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill, a major piece of legislation that affects farming, nutrition and anti-hunger efforts, including SNAP and food banks, as well as forestry, conservation and rural programs. Tuesday, July 24, 2018 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Archdiocese – Sidney Office 119 E. Water St, …
Schoettelkotte scholarship will train aides
Scholarship named for Precious Blood Sister will train staff for Dayton senior facility This story first appeared in our July, 2018 print edition By Walt Schaefer Precious Blood Sister Alice (Rose Miriam) Schoettelkotte was more than thrilled when told scholarships will be awarded in her name. She said she was: …
Jesuit aims to stem decline of faith with launch of catechetical website
IMAGE: By Maureen Pratt ANAHEIM, Calif. (CNS) — Jesuit Father Robert J. Spitzer, former president of Gonzaga University, launched a cutting-edge catechetical website to confront the rising tide of unbelief spurred by an increasingly skeptical, science-saturated society. Developed through Father Spitzer’s Magis Center, based in Garden Grove, Credible Catholic offers …
Nicaraguan bishops to pray for exorcism as violence continues
IMAGE: CNS photo/Oswaldo Rivas, Reuters By MANAGUA, Nicaragua (CNS) — As attacks on Catholic clergy continue and anti-government protesters are besieged by Nicaraguan police and paramilitaries, the bishops said they would pray an exorcism prayer. The bishops said July 20 would be a day of prayer and fasting “as an …
Tennessee’s Catholic bishops urge governor to halt upcoming executions
IMAGE: CNS photo/Jed DeKalb, courtesy State of Tennessee By Theresa Laurence NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CNS) — Bishops J. Mark Spalding of Nashville, Richard F. Stika of Knoxville and Martin D. Holley of Memphis have written to Gov. Bill Haslam urging him to “use your authority as governor to put an end …
A good Christian shares the Gospel, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Fabio Frustaci, EPA By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — All Christians are called to be missionaries, concerned more with sharing the Gospel than with earning money or even with being successful at winning converts, Pope Francis said. “A baptized person who does not feel the need to …
If it is broke, fix it: Ideas on reshaping U.S. immigration policy
IMAGE: CNS photo/Lucas Jackson, Reuters By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) — In 2008, Kenan Thompson of “Saturday Night Live” unveiled a “financial expert” character named Oscar Rogers on the “Weekend Update” segment. His advice on the economy, shouted loudly and often as the nation was careening into the Great Recession, …
Charities’ CEO visits border, hears immigrants’ stories of fleeing danger
IMAGE: CNS photo/Michael Brown, Catholic Outlook By Michael Brown NOGALES, Mexico (CNS) — Dominican Sister Donna Markham, president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA, grew emotional talking about the harrowing stories she heard from immigrants about the life they left behind to seek refuge in the United States. “The suffering …
Brother Casey Cole OFM at St. Monica-St. George Parish Mission
Franciscan Brother Casey Cole OFM led a two-night parish mission at St. Monica-St. George about where God is calling you. On Tuesday, July 10, the CT crew went to Brother Casey’s talk on “What Happens After Saying Yes to God.” Brother Casey talked about the” in-between time” – the time …
