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By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service
BOSTON – Catholic educators who gathered in Boston April 11-13 did not shy away from tough issues they face, such as declining enrollments, school closures and competition from charter schools. During multiple workshops at the National Catholic Educational Association’s annual convention, educators were advised to do more lobbying, strengthen their boards and school leaders, and […]
National
By Joseph Austin Catholic News Service
WASHINGTON – In the parable of the vineyard in the Gospel of Matthew, “I’m the guy who was hired at 3 o’clock in the afternoon,” said Deacon Michael Fragoso. A pediatrician for 24 years in central New Jersey, he left his career to enter Blessed John XXIII National Seminary in Weston, Mass., and study to […]
National
By Joseph Austin Catholic News Service
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama April 11 awarded the Medal of Honor to famed Korean War chaplain Father Emil Kapaun, presenting it to the priest’s nephew, Ray Kapaun, nearly 22,604 days after his uncle’s death in a prisoner of war camp. “He should have got it long time ago,” Joe Ramirez, a war veteran, told […]
Pope Francis
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY – Fresh soil on compact dirt, a small pile of rubble, incense, gold-trimmed liturgical vestments and the sound of dozens of young men singing “Holy God We Praise They Name” meant it was groundbreaking day at the Pontifical North American College. The seminary, sponsored by the U.S. bishops, officially embarked April 12 on […]
Pope Francis
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service
ATICAN CITY – Pastors and theologians involved in ecumenical dialogue emphasize the importance of “table time” – sharing meals – along with serious theological discussions, shared prayer and joint action. Pope Francis spoke about his ecumenical vision March 20 and prayed with delegates from Orthodox and other Christian communities at his inaugural Mass March 19. […]
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis’ episcopal motto is based on the Gospel account of “The Call of St. Matthew,” the tax collector, in a homily given by St. Bede the Venerable. The pope may completely change, slightly alter or keep his episcopal coat of arms and motto for his papal coat of arms. But the […]
National
By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service
WASHINGTON – Christian leaders, including representatives of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, called on President Barack Obama and congressional leaders of both parties to end the fiscal brinksmanship and find a budget solution that protects the poorest Americans. In a Feb. 25 letter, the religious leaders urged the political leaders to “frame the budget […]
Local
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington will sponsor “24 Hours for the Lord: 40 Hours Devotion” beginning with the 5:15 p.m. Mass March 3, and continuing through the 5:15 p.m. Mass March 5. Continuous exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be available throughout the devotion, including the overnight hours. […]
National
By Catholic News Service
WASHINGTON – To help dioceses, parishes and other groups pray for Pope Benedict XVI and for the selection of a new pope, the Secretariat of Divine Worship of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has provided liturgical and musical resources as well as specific prayers. The resources and prayers can be found at www.usccb.org/about/leadership/holy-see/pope-benedict-xvi/upload/Pope-Resignation-Resources.pdf. According […]
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY – When the head of the Pontifical Council for Culture said he wanted to listen to what today’s young people had to say, he wasn’t afraid to hear it belted out at 100 decibels. Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi invited members of the Italian rock group, The Sun, to speak their minds through music to […]
