Work requirements to qualify for government aid: How well does it work?
IMAGE: CNS photo/Jim Young, Reuters By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) — Ever since the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 — longhand for “welfare reform” — became law, the federal government has imposed work requirements for adults receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families money. Generally, the recipient …
Nigerian bishops link government inaction on violence to religion
IMAGE: CNS photo/via Reuters TV By Peter Ajayi Dada LAGOS, Nigeria (CNS) — Nigeria’s Catholic bishops criticized the president’s lack of action against ethnic Fulani herdsmen who attack farmers and linked his inaction to his religion. “It can no longer be regarded as mere coincidence that the suspected perpetrators of …
‘Sterile hypocrisy’ behind mistreatment of migrants, pope says
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Hearts that are closed to welcoming migrants and refugees are similar to those of the Pharisees, who often would preach sacrifice and following God’s law without exercising mercy to those in need, Pope Francis said. Jesus’ rebuke of the Pharisees’ “insidious murmuring” …
Meet Br. Casey Cole OFM at St. Monica St George Parish, July 9 & 10
Franciscan Brother Casey Cole will lead a two-night parish mission about where God is calling you. He will preach all weekend Masses, then present two talks on Monday and Tuesday evening.: Monday, 7pm: “We Are All Called” Tuesday, 7pm: “What Happens After Saying Yes to God” Click here for a …
An end and a beginning at McAuley HS
Goodbye Mass ends in tears, laughter; new school to open in fall This story first appeared in our July, 2018 print edition By Eileen Connelly, OSU Hundreds of members of the McAuley High School community, including alumnae, students, parents, faculty, and friends came together May 27 for a final Mass …
Legal experts say court pick unlikely to lead directly to overturn of Roe
IMAGE: CNS photo/Leah Millis, Reuters By Steve Larkin WASHINGTON (CNS) — During his 30 years on the Supreme Court, Justice Anthony Kennedy was usually in the middle of the court on life issues. While he voted with the majority in Planned Parenthood v. Casey, which reaffirmed the central holding of …
Trump has chance to reshape high court in choosing successor to Kennedy
IMAGE: CNS photo/Larry Downing and University of Notre Dame handout via Reuters By Steve Larkin WASHINGTON (CNS) — President Donald Trump has the chance to reshape the Supreme Court by filling the vacancy created by Justice Anthony Kennedy’s retirement. Replacing Kennedy, who is Catholic and has been on the court …
Vatican issues new document on vocation of consecrated virgins
IMAGE: CNS photo/Joel Breidenbach By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican has released a document that establishes norms and principles for women who dedicate their lives as consecrated virgins and their place in the life of the church. Presenting the new document at the Vatican press office …
Society of St. Vincent DePaul: Breaking the heat wave
Thousands suffer during extreme heat in the Greater Cincinnati area as they don’t have air conditioning or even fans. On Wednesday, July 11, at 1:00 p.m. at the St. Vincent DePaul Liz Carter Outreach Center in the West End, they will be giving away between 150-200 free fans to help people stay …
Finding her vocation at UD
Dayton studies introduce Indiana woman to the Marianist Family By Eileen Connelly, OSU This story first appeared in our July, 2018 print edition There was a time when career, marriage, and family were priorities for Marianist Sister Gabrielle (Gabby) Bibeau, but as is often the case, God had other plans. …
