Don’t be afraid of shame, open hearts to God’s mercy, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Feeling ashamed of one’s sins does not mean wallowing in guilt, rather it is the gateway all men and women can use to experience firsthand God’s tender mercy and forgiveness, Pope Francis said. Christians should be grateful for …
King anniversary recalls bishop’s desegregation efforts in Mississippi
IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy Diocese of Ja By Tim Muldoon CHICAGO (CNS) — When Pope Francis addressed the U.S. Congress Sept. 24, 2015, he pointed to the witness of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., suggesting that a great nation “fosters a culture which enables people to ‘dream’ of full rights …
A Mass was held to remember the 50th Anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King
A Mass was held for the anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Church of the Resurrection in Bond Hill. Bishop Joseph Binzer celebrated the Mass. For the story in pictures, click the video below:
NCEA shares in the great tradition of Praying the Steps in Mt. Adams
On Wednesday, April 4, 2018 several participants in the NCEA (National Catholic Educators Association) prayed the steps in Mt. Adams, up to Holy Cross Immaculata Church. Check out their journey:
Update: Catholic leaders react to Trump’s plan to send troops to border
IMAGE: CNS photo/Loren Elliott, Reuters By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) — Catholic leaders in Texas criticized President Donald Trump’s April 4 announcement that he would be deploying National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border. In an April 5 tweet, San Antonio Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller said Trump’s move was a “senseless …
Dominicans share bonds of brotherhood on new album
Love for God and music brought a group of Dominicans together to record an album rooted in Gospel values and American identity. The Hillbilly Thomists, comprised of friars (two priests and eight brothers) from the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, D.C, released the album, which reflects their enthusiasm for …
Today’s Video: Divine Mercy Sunday
This Sunday is Divine Mercy Sunday. Divine Mercy Sunday is a very special Sunday when the Divine Floodgates from Heaven are wide-opened and Jesus offers us the total forgiveness of all sins and punishment to any soul, who goes to Confession and receives Him in Holy Communion, on that day …
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 …
