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Ledecky, Bacon praised for proudly representing USA and parish at Olympics

BETHESDA, Md. — After a week of historic and electrifying swimming events at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, two Catholic Olympians will return to their hometown of Bethesda having proudly represented their parish community, their schools and the USA.

8/3/21

Maureen Boyle | Catholic News Service

House's refusal to include Hyde in spending bills is called an 'injustice'

WASHINGTON — The refusal by the U.S. House to include the Hyde Amendment and other pro-life riders in appropriations bills before lawmakers passed the measures is an "injustice" that overshadows the provisions that help "vulnerable people," said the chairmen of two U.S. bishops' committees.

7/30/21

Julie Asher | Catholic News Service

Two alums of Atlanta Catholic high school are part of Team USA in Tokyo

ATLANTA — Gunnar Bentz, a graduate of St. Pius X High School in Atlanta and an Olympic athlete, is described by his former swim coach Scott Carter as a "quiet professional."

7/30/21

Samantha Smith | Catholic News Service
N.J. Catholic high school alum is favorite to win gold in track and field

SCOTCH PLAINS, N.J. — It's probably a pretty safe bet that everyone who gathers on the front lawn of Union Catholic High School in Scotch Plains the evening of July 30 will be shouting, "Go Syd, Go!" as they watch star alumna Sydney McLaughlin compete in track and field at the Tokyo Olympics.More

7/30/21

Catholic News Service

Former Cardinal McCarrick charged with assault in 1970s case

BOSTON — The Boston Globe reported July 29 that police in the Boston suburb of Wellesley have charged former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick with three counts of indecent assault and battery on a person over 14 in a criminal complaint filed by Wellesley Police in a district court in nearby Dedham, Mass.
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7/29/21

Catholic News Service

Pro-life advocates hope new flag becomes unifying symbol of movement

BALTIMORE – The rainbow flag is an instantly recognized symbol of the LGBTQ movement, just as the Thin Blue Line flag is synonymous with support for law enforcement. More

7/29/21

George P. Matysek Jr. | Catholic News Service

Runner's surge to become Olympian starts with faith in God and self

INDIANAPOLIS — As Cole Hocker approached the starting line for the biggest race of his life, he paused for a moment to follow his usual prerace routine of saying a prayer.More

7/28/21

John Shaughnessy | Catholic News Service

South Korea honors Father Kapaun with country's highest military honor

WICHITA, Kan. — Father Emil Kapaun, a priest of the Wichita Diocese who laid down his life as a military chaplain during the Korean War, received South Korea's highest military decoration posthumously in Seoul July 27.More

7/28/21

Christopher M. Riggs | Catholic News Service

Moving from 'How dare you market God?' to 'How do you market God?'

WASHINGTON — How do you market somebody you can't even take a lunch with? More

7/28/21

Mark Pattison | Catholic News Service

Ledecky gives shout-out to her grandparents after winning Olympic gold

WASHINGTON — U.S. swimmer Katie Ledecky won the Olympic gold medal July 28 for the women's 1,500-meter freestyle, a new event, on the heels of coming in fifth place in the 200-meter freestyle.More

7/28/21

Carol Zimmermann | Catholic News Service

A clergy first: Milwaukee deacon gets to experience zero-g at 35,000 feet

Deacon Gary Nosacek doesn't hesitate when he gets to take his ministry outside the walls of the church.More

7/27/21

Dennis Sadowsk | Catholic News Service

The faith of grandparents offers hope to today's young people

This commentary on the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly July 25 was written by Susan Northway for the Intermountain Catholic, newspaper of the Diocese of Salt Lake City. Northway is the director of the diocese's Office of Faith Formation. More

7/23/21

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