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Arts
By Mary Stachyra Lopez
Did St. Anne ever meet her grandson? We don't know. But it's an aspect of Jesus' life that's interesting to think and wonder about. The statue at Seton School hints at something larger, too: a kind of seamless unity between the young and old, forged by love and service to God. Isn't that something of a rarity in today's "throwaway culture"? Sometimes, it's too easy to forget what the elderly can teach us.br />
National
By Special To The Catholic Herald
Naps, knitting and nuzzling with the grandchildren – the traditional image of retirement is being challenged by the more than 76 million baby boomers in the United States. This vibrant generation wants to make the most out of their golden years, and while hobbies and time with grandkids are a priority, they want more. To […]
Local
By Zoey Dimauro
Like many of the residents at Amerisist of Warrenton, John Sekelsky has lots of stories to tell. Visitors to the assisted living facility can hear about his World War II missions and see the artwork he painted featuring the planes he flew in. They can hear of his years as “Johnny Silk,” semi-professional accordion player, […]
Pope Francis
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY – Cardinal Georges Cottier, former theologian of the papal household, died March 31 at the age of 93. Sending his condolences to the Swiss cardinal’s sister, Pope Francis said he would be remembered particularly for “his strong faith, paternal kindness and intense cultural and ecclesial activity, especially in the service of Popes John […]
Global
By Carol Glatz
ROME – A medieval Franciscan convent near Assisi opened its doors once again to offer refugees shelter and assistance. With the support of the Order of Friars Minor in Umbria, the local Caritas will provide educational, cultural and language assistance to 13 men from Senegal, Ghana and Nigeria. The Franciscans in Assisi have been working […]
Pope Francis
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY – As discussions continue between Vatican officials and leaders of the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X, Pope Francis met at the Vatican with Bishop Bernard Fellay, head of the society. The Vatican press office confirmed April 4 that the meeting took place but provided no details. On its website, the SSPX said […]
Columnists
By Elizabeth Foss
I have a personal relationship with Christ. That is, He and I talk off and on all day long, inside my head. It’s our relationship – real, alive and very much awake and aware of my world, the sphere in which I orbit, the daily round of my private life. I bring Him my needs […]
National
By Catholic News Service
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – With Mother Angelica having been essentially bedridden for 15 years following a series of strokes in 2001, staff at the Eternal Word Television Network and members of her order, the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration, had plenty of time to plan and prepare for her funeral. “We at EWTN had many plans […]
Local
By Catholic Herald Staff Report
George Mason University’s law school in Arlington will be renamed for the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. The announcement was made March 31, along with news that the university foundation has received pledges totaling $30 million to support the law school and that three new scholarship programs will be established. A university press release […]
Global
By Catholic News Service
BEIRUT – Catholic patriarchs of the Middle East, in their Easter messages, pleaded for peace and urged their faithful to regard the risen Christ as a sign of hope. Lebanese Cardinal Bechara Rai, Maronite Catholic patriarch, said the world – particularly the “political community and the rulers of nations” – badly needs “witnesses to the […]
