Catholic tradition guides teaching on contraception, archbishop says
By Dennis Sadowski WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Catholic Church’s teaching on marriage, abortion, human sexuality and contraception is rooted in the same respect for human dignity that guides its work for social justice and care for poor people, Philadelphia Archbishop Charles J. Chaput told a Catholic University of America audience. …
Today’s Video: NCEA Convention Day 1
In today’s video a look at the catholic educators who have travelled from all over the United States for their annual convention in Cincinnati. His Eminence Cardinal Giuseppe Versaldi, Cardinal Prefect of the Congregation for Catholic Education for the Vatican, was the Principal Celebrant at the Opening Eucharistic Liturgy.
Divine Mercy Sunday observances
ADDED 4/6: ST. MARGARET OF YORK Our April print issue features the annual Divine Mercy Sunday celebration at St. Bartholomew Parish in Finneytown (Springfield Twp.) It has grown steadily for 15 years, but is not the only local celebration of this feast, which started in Poland but became a …
Puerto Rican students pursue dreams at Catholic University after hurricane
IMAGE: CNS photo/Jaclyn Lippelmann, The Catholic Standard By Kelly Sankowski WASHINGTON (CNS) — Puerto Rican students who are studying at The Catholic University of America in Washington for the spring semester said that this opportunity not only gives them a reprieve from the damage caused by Hurricane Maria, but allows …
Incarcerated embrace Catholicism, join church at Easter celebrations
Thirteen incarcerated women and men experienced the sense of hope and promise of new life that accompanies this season when they were welcomed into the Catholic Church during Easter Masses at three area prisons. Bishop Joseph R. Binzer presided at the joyous liturgies held at Lebanon Correctional Institution (LeCI), Warren …
Sacred Traditions: Easter Vigil at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral
Throughout the Archdiocese of Cincinnati on Easter Vigil, the church welcomed over 850 new members. Here’s a look at Easter Vigil at Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains.
50 Years ago today Dr. Martin Luther King was assassinated
During the first week of April 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King was assassinated in Memphis Tennessee, as shockwaves reverberated throughout the world. In full splendor of St. Peter’s Basilica on Palm Sunday, Pope Paul VI assailed the “cowardly and atrocious killing” of Dr. Martin Luther King and linked it to …
Mass marks centennial of Maryknoll’s first ‘sending’ of missioners
IMAGE: CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz By Beth Griffin MARYKNOLL, N.Y. (CNS) — One hundred years after receiving Vatican approval to begin missionary work in China, the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers recalled the “original inspiration and holy stubbornness” of the society’s founders during a celebratory centennial Mass April 2 in Maryknoll. …
Perspective: Wildcats in Rome cheer Villanova victory
IMAGE: CNS photo/ Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY Sports via Reuters By Wyatt Noble ROME (CNS) — The Villanova men’s basketball team claimed its second national championship in three years April 2 with a 79-62 win over Michigan, and I was an ocean away from 99 percent of my fellow Wildcats. …
Today’s Video: An overview of Pope Francis’ Triduum celebrations in Rome.
Today’s video looks at Pope Francis’ Triduum celebrations in Rome:
