Chilean bishop says mistakes were made in handling abuse cases
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A Chilean bishop acknowledged the damage inflicted on survivors of clerical sex abuse and the mishandling of cases by church leaders in the country. “I am not saying that perhaps we have made mistakes. We have made mistakes,” …
Chilean bishop says mistakes were made in handling abuse cases
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A Chilean bishop acknowledged the damage inflicted on survivors of clerical sex abuse and the mishandling of cases by church leaders in the country. “I am not saying that perhaps we have made mistakes. We have made mistakes,” …
Dozens killed in protests as U.S. embassy inaugurated in Jerusalem
IMAGE: CNS photo/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa, Reuters By Judith Sudilovsky JERUSALEM (CNS) — As the new United States embassy was inaugurated in Jerusalem May 14, violence broke out between Palestinian protesters and Israeli soldiers. International media reported that in Gaza, at least 52 people were killed, including five under the age …
DEPAUL CRISTO REY SCIENCE TEACHER SELECTED FOR PRESTIGIOUS KNOWLES TEACHING FELLOWS PROGRAM
DePaul Cristo Rey High School Science Teacher Linsey McMullen is one of just 34 teachers from around the country named a Knowles Teaching Fellow by the Knowles Science Teaching Foundation. This five-year program supports early-career science and mathematics teachers to develop teaching expertise and lead from the classroom. McMullen, in …
School News: Roger Bacon Students serving in the community
More than 500 students and faculty from Roger Bacon High School fanned out all over the cities of Cincinnati and St. Bernard May to beautify their neighborhoods and serve the poor and vulnerable. They kicked off their day with prayer and reflection from Father Roger Lopez. As the Spartans do …
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 …
