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By Russell Shaw
In the uproar over the leak of an early draft of a Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision legalizing abortion, the rhetoric of editorialists and commentators friendly to abortion has been short on light but long on heat. Even the conclusion of the New York Times editorial — “If you thought […]
Local
By Zoey Maraist
Holy Family Fest draws thousands of Catholics to Ohio each summer for s’mores and the sacraments.
Columnists
By Christina Capecchi
For years, Catherine Huss’ twin passions were evident: faith and fashion. The 30-year-old Catholic never felt that her faith was at odds with her penchant for apparel. But the career path she projected for herself did appear lonely. She wasn’t aware of any other Catholic fashion designers. “I didn’t see anyone doing it,” said Catherine, […]
National
WASHINGTON — Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop John M. Quinn of Winona-Rochester, Minn., and named as his successor Auxiliary Bishop Robert E. Barron of Los Angeles. Bishop Quinn, who has headed the Diocese of Winona-Rochester for 13 years, is 76. Canon law requires bishops to submit their resignation to the pope when […]
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By Catholic Herald
When: June 2, noon Where: Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Michigan Ave., N.E., Washington Baccalaureate Mass: May 22, Bishop O’Connell High School auditorium, 6600 Little Falls Rd., Arlington, 9 a.m. Total graduates: 302 Graduates include: Rebecca Nchama Abaga Medja, Catherine Carroll Allen, Duarte Dinis Alves, Elijah Reyes Angus, John Archer, […]
Columns
By Greg Erlandson
How do we attract people to our church? How do we invite people to “come and see?” These are questions being asked with greater urgency these days. The “nones,” that is, those with no religious affiliation, are growing in number, while too many Catholics are walking away from any sort of consistent practice. A great […]
National
By Lisa Cotter
A white marble tomb stands to the left of the altar in Denver’s Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. It is the only tomb in the whole of the building. Yet, surprisingly, the remains inside do not belong to a priest, bishop, cardinal, founder of a religious order or doctor of theology. Instead, they belong […]
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By Catholic Herald Staff Report
The June reading list at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Arlington is about as far as you can get from the usual carefree, easy and disposable summer beach fare. Father Frederick Edlefsen, pastor, is inviting “all people of good will” to a four-week series of Tuesday evening talks June 7-28, that will delve into […]
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By Zoey Maraist
Bishop Burbidge, Archbishop Vigneron and communications professionals discuss digital transformation and the Catholic Church.
