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National
By Joe Ruff
PAUL, Minn. — Sister Kathleen Storms hopes a calendar of prayers and suggestions for action during the upcoming worldwide Season of Creation will help people “understand that simple options can make an important difference in our care for creation.” Meatless Mondays and shopping at farmer’s markets are among actions proposed by the Care for Creation […]
Global
By Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY — Four Catholic nuns kidnapped in southeast Nigeria Aug. 21 were released two days later, their order said. “With hearts full of joy, the Sisters of Jesus the Savior wish to announce the unconditional and safe release of four of our sisters,” said an Aug. 23 statement from Sister Zita Ihedoro, secretary-general. She […]
Global
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ plans to visit the central Italian city of L’Aquila and its basilica Aug. 28 fueled speculation of a possible announcement of his resignation, which he has firmly denied. L’Aquila’s basilica is the burial place of St. Celestine V, who issued a decree declaring the right of a pope to voluntarily […]
Local
By Zoey Maraist
Teachers and administrators gather with Bishop Burbidge.
Local
By Zoey Maraist
A new Catholic store sells liturgical-living themed products.
National
By Katie Peterson
MCEWEN, Tenn. — From death to new life, from devastation to hope, from fear to newfound faith, the people of Humphreys County have experienced a range of emotions over the last year as they recover from the catastrophic flash floods that hit the area, particularly Waverly and McEwen, Aug. 21, 2021. The impact killed 20 […]
Pope Francis
By Junno Arocho Esteves
VATICAN CITY — Following Christ’s example of love and service to those in need is not a task reserved to a select few but a calling for all Christians, Pope Francis said. Jesus’ image of entering the kingdom of heaven through a “narrow gate” does not mean that “only a few are destined to go […]
National
By Catholic News Service
BALTIMORE — A U.S. District Court judge in Maryland has ruled that Catholic Relief Services, the U.S. bishops’ overseas relief and development agency, must offer health care coverage to the spouses of gay employees as long as the employees’ jobs are nonreligious in nature. In its court filing, the Baltimore-based Catholic agency asked the judge […]
Bishop Burbidge
Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington, has announced the following clergy appointments: Parochial Vicar Reverend Michael S. Murray, O.S.F.S. — from ministry outside the Diocese of Arlington to Parochial Vicar at Saint John Neumann Parish in Reston, effective August 30, 2022. Reverend Michael C. Vannicola, O.S.F.S. — from Parochial Vicar at Saint John […]
National
By Carolee Mcgrath
EASTHAMPTON, Mass. — Police are investigating vandalism at a western Massachusetts pregnancy center that provides women facing a crisis pregnancy with free diapers, wipes, baby clothes, strollers and car seats. Police said vandals early Aug. 18 spray-painted “Jane’s Revenge” on benches located outside of Bethlehem House in Easthampton, near Springfield, along with the message, “If […]
