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Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Beatifying Blessed John Paul I, Pope Francis praised the late pope for showing the world God’s goodness and for living the Gospel without compromise. “Our new blessed lived that way: in the joy of the Gospel, without compromises, loving to the very end,” the pope said. “He embodied the poverty of the […]
National
By Catholic News Service
JACKSON, Miss. — Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Jackson, Mississippi, has begun distributing water to help residents besieged by a failing water system in the state’s capital city. They are gearing up to provide water to the community through the help of Catholic Charities USA and with Catholic Charities affiliates in neighboring Louisiana. Currently, […]
Global
By Mark Pattison
WASHINGTON — The initial aid from Catholic Relief Services in response to the devastating floods in Pakistan has gotten to families that need it most. About 2,300 families have received cash assistance from CRS, said Megan Gilbert, a CRS spokeswoman. The cash can help those families buy food and water and make repairs to flood-damaged […]
National
By John Shaughnessy
INDIANAPOLIS — Joe Ybarra reached for his rosary as the wildfire raged across the Idaho mountainside, threatening his life and the lives of seven other U.S. Forest Service firefighters. As the flames rushed toward the team, Ybarra held his rosary beads and prayed that he would be safe so he could return to his family […]
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Following the attempted assassination of Argentine Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, Pope Francis expressed his concern and prayers that his home nation choose to uphold the values of a democracy and avoid the path of violence. Video showed an individual aiming a handgun at point-blank range to the vice president’s head […]
Local
By Zoey Maraist
The Arlington diocese parishioner and nurse practitioner is suing CVS Health for forcing health care professionals to violate their faith.
National
By Catholic News Service
WASHINGTON — Stressing that listening for God’s call to discipleship is integral to faith, the chairmen of two U.S. bishops’ committees invited people to also listen to the call of the earth during the observance of the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. The day, Sept. 1, is set aside by Christian […]
Parishes
What’s distinctive about your parish? St. Rita Church has a long history of meeting the spiritual needs of its parishioners through many diverse programs and liturgies, including English, Latin and Spanish Masses. Since the early 1940s, the parish has observed the Miraculous Medal novena every Monday evening. St. Rita also has a thriving homeschool group, […]
Parishes
By Zoey Maraist
The parish celebrates the completion of a sanctuary and entryway renovation.
Don’t blunt Jesus’ words