Nicholas Hardesty for May: Religion and science are not at war
Many people reject religion and even leave the church today because they believe that religious faith is at odds with reasonable, scientific inquiry. You may have heard it before: “I’ll believe in God if you can give me empirical proof that God exists.” “How can I …
Volcano’s lava flow displaces members of one Hawaii parish
IMAGE: CNS photo/USGS, handout via Reuters By Patrick Downes HONOLULU (CNS) — In addition to offering prayers, the Catholic Church is stepping into action on behalf of hundreds of residents displaced from a fierce and unpredictable volcanic eruption. Members of Sacred Heart Parish in the town of Pahoa in the …
Mount Notre Dame dedicates Blessed Virgin Mary Statue at Sr. Dorothy Stang Field
Mount Notre Dame student-athletes now have their own version of the famous Notre Dame grotto to visit and pray to in the corner of Sr. Dorothy Stang Field. Thanks largely in part to the MND lacrosse program, the Blessed Mother now rests in the southwest corner of the field. Varsity …
Today’s Video: Stress Healthy or Dangerous?
It’s May, and for many of us it is a very eventful month: First Communions, May Crownings, Graduations, Mother’s Day Celebrations, Memorial Day Cookouts, plus every day stress of work, home issues, etc. Don’t fret! We often consider all stress to be bad for us, but in this video Fr. …
Student group at St. Catharine of Siena sews for sick children
A ‘common thread’ between sewing and service By Patricia McGeever Students who are learning to master a new skill have become the common thread between sewing and service. “Common Thread” is the name of the sewing group at St. Catharine of Siena Parish in Westwood. Every other Sunday after the …
Bishops discuss how their moms gave practical, spiritual help
IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy Erik Shanabrough By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) — Just in time for Mother’s Day, a handful of bishops shared memories of their moms on a recent podcast by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. The bishops, interviewed on the “Made for Love” podcast, which is part of …
States bordering Gulf of Mexico rank at, near bottom of new index
IMAGE: CNS photo/Larry W. Smith, EPA By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) — Everything gets ranked these days, from burger joints to colleges. States are no different. But the state of some states is quite different from their counterparts. An area called the “Gulf South” — the five states bordering the …
Show us your Mary Garden Contest 2018
Catholic Telegraph Mary Garden Photo Contest Who can enter? Any readers of “The Catholic Telegraph,” from anywhere in the country. What are we looking for? Photos of your garden featuring a statue of Mary or other Catholic statues, plantings, or elements. Enter as many photos as you like, as often …
Jeanne Hunt for May: Loving Mom
Did you get your mother a card and some flowers for Mother’s Day? Well, that’s a great start, but loving and caring for your mom really needs more attention than a Sunday in May. Moms are remarkable women. They have given us more than we can think or imagine. So, …
Catholics get chance to celebrate, think about Mary with new feast day
IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy Archdiocese of Detroit By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Catholic Church doesn’t often add new celebrations to its pretty full liturgical calendar, but this year’s new feast day, Mary, Mother of the Church on May 21, has Catholics gearing up to mark the day or at …