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July 2016

July 30, 2016
An inspiring profile of a young deacon (headed toward the priesthood) in Mexico: On the...
July 30, 2016
Sherry Weddell, author of the acclaimed book "Forming Intentional Disciples," looks at the story of...
July 29, 2016
Behold, Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas, taking a little break during World Youth Day...
July 29, 2016
Some good news, for once: A win for the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese...
July 29, 2016
Like this: here are the thoughts of the Rev. Bill Peckman, whose Missouri Catholic parish...
July 29, 2016
A few weeks ago, I blogged on the first poster for Mel Gibson's new movie, "Hacksaw Ridge."...
July 29, 2016
For all his significant weaknesses and flaws as a candidate, Tim Kaine has this impressive...
July 29, 2016
Last weekend, I posted an interview with the head of Democrats for Life in America,...
July 28, 2016
Readers may remember that I'm a supporter and friend of the Saint Pio Foundation. You may...
July 28, 2016
Last week, I posted on the prayer offered by a Brooklyn priest at the GOP...
July 28, 2016
The picture here from World Youth Day popped up elsewhere at Aleteia, with a little quiz....
July 28, 2016
Here's something to make your day, from the In My Backyard Desk.  It's the story...
July 28, 2016
My friend the Rev. John Cush—back in New York, on break from Rome, where he's a...
July 28, 2016
This liturgy was celebrated yesterday in Sydney, Australia by Archbishop Anthony Fisher, O.P. The video...
July 27, 2016
The Holy Spirit has been busy. This past weekend, Jim Hoegemeier became Deacon Jim Hoegemeier,...
July 27, 2016
Details:  In 2006, 14 men were ordained to the Permanent Diaconate for the Archdiocese of...
July 27, 2016
From Crux:  Australian Cardinal George Pell, the Vatican’s top financial officer, is facing multiple allegations...
July 27, 2016
Details:  One of the Normandy church murderers was a convicted terrorist who was meant to...
July 26, 2016
Someone made this observation earlier today on Twitter:  I doubt the #Normandy murderers were aware...
July 26, 2016
From The Catholic Herald:  In a new book-length interview with the French journalist Guillaume d’Alançon,...
July 26, 2016
Details:  Hamel, who was born in 1930, was "a good priest...discrete. He was quiet, didn't...
July 26, 2016
Awful news this morning, from the The Daily Mail:  A priest has been butchered by...
July 25, 2016
This statement from the the bishop of Diocese of Richmond is dated Friday: Bishop Francis X....
July 25, 2016
Details:  A 48-year-old Iraqi man has been arrested on charges of possessing explosives in Poland....
July 25, 2016
Check this out, from National Catholic Register:  New York Mets slugger Mike Piazza was inducted into the Baseball Hall of...
July 25, 2016
A short time ago, I posted on Facebook this little item, about the first US-approved...
July 25, 2016
From The New York Times:  As the seconds ticked away, the timekeeper cast her eyes...
July 25, 2016
It happened in Bowling Green, MO: The pastor of a local Catholic Church parish has a message...
July 24, 2016
From The Richmond Times-Dispatch:  Less than 24 hours after being introduced as Hillary Clinton’s running...
July 24, 2016
Details:  After receiving a complaint, the Holtville High School band won't be allowed to perform "Amazing Grace"...
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