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January 14, 2016
BREAKING: Episcopal Church Suspended from Full Participation in Anglican Communion
A statement (see below) indicates that same sex marriage was the reason. To wit: "Recent...
January 14, 2016
“What More Can Man Require Than Love?”: Alan Rickman Sings in “Sweeney Todd”
While the world pauses to mourn the passing of Alan Rickman, many have taken note...
January 14, 2016
Archbishop Nienstedt’s New Assignment—UPDATED
The former head of the St. Paul-Minneapolis archdiocese, who resigned last year, is keeping busy: ...
January 14, 2016
Mangia! Coming Soon: “The Vatican Cookbook”
[img attachment="87729" align="aligncenter" size="full" alt="resized" /] The English edition will be published in hardcover this spring: Now...
January 14, 2016
Nancy Pelosi Says She Opposes Abortion on Demand: “I’m a Devout, Practicing Catholic”
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi made a few comments in an interview with Melinda Henneberger...
January 13, 2016
Deacon Ministers to Women Who Have Had Abortions
From The National Catholic Register's Kevin Burke comes this profile of Deacon Mark Armamentos, in...
January 13, 2016
Another Fake Priest Alert, This Time in Brooklyn
First, California and now New York. From the chancery: The Chancery Office has issued the...
January 13, 2016
Welcoming Jesus in Thailand, Where Priests are Scarce and Mass is Rare
This is the sort of thing more of us need to know about: an example...
January 13, 2016
Let’s Go to the Video: Here’s a Creative Way One Parish Evangelized at Christmas
Here's an innovative way to build a community and build faith (h/t Sherry Weddell): The...
January 12, 2016
On the Road: Church of the Presentation, Upper Saddle River, NJ
Last weekend, I found myself in scenic Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, a leafy suburb...
January 12, 2016
That Famous Quote Attributed to Mother Teresa? Turns Out, It’s Not Hers
Earlier today, I posted on the remarkable note Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin left behind in...
January 12, 2016
Great Moments in Journalism: Stupid Pulitzer Prize Winner Edition
I caught part of the Anderson Cooper show last night and thought I must have...
January 12, 2016
Redskins QB Robert Griffin III Empties His Locker—But Leaves Behind This Remarkable Note Quoting Mother Teresa
This is exceptional: He had nothing to say on Sunday. He had nothing to say...
January 12, 2016
Not in The Onion: Town Builds Shoe-Shaped Church to Attract Women
What a perfect concept for people in the business of saving soles. And, yes, it's true: Church...
January 12, 2016
Pope Francis Preaches on the Power of Prayer: “Prayer Makes Miracles”
A compelling excerpt from this morning's homily: Francis described an event that happened in...
January 12, 2016
Little Sisters of the Poor to Attend State of the Union Speech Tonight
From The Washington Post: Two members of the order of Catholic nuns waging a court...
January 11, 2016
Amazing Grace: Check Out This Ice Skating Nun
Well, here's something you don't see everyday: An ice skating nun is taking the world...
January 11, 2016
“Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth”: The Story Behind an Iconic Performance by Bowie and Bing
It seems only right to remember David Bowie with a classic performance tied to the season...
January 11, 2016
Vatican Official Tweets Tribute to David Bowie
Could you have imagined something like this a few years ago? From The Catholic Herald: ...
January 11, 2016
“It seems a ceiling has been hit. The Traditional Latin Mass appeals to a certain niche group…”
This essay by Msgr. Charles Pope has attracted a lot of attention, and generated a...
January 11, 2016
What I Meant: Pope Explains Famous “Who Am I to Judge?” Quote
He elaborates in his new book: Interviewing Pope Francis in July, Italian journalist Andrea Tornielli...
January 10, 2016
Cardinal Wuerl Explains Firing of Employee in Gay Marriage
Addressing news about a church cantor who was terminated after entering into a gay marriage,...
January 09, 2016
Catholic Widow of San Bernardino Victim Invited to Attend State of the Union
Details: The other four from the Inland Empire who will attend Tuesday night’s speech at...
January 09, 2016
Where Altar Servers Abound
I've written glowingly in the past about the altar servers at my parish—and even posted...
January 09, 2016
ISIS Militant Executes His Mother
It doesn't get more evil than this: An Islamic State militant killed his own mother...
January 08, 2016
Shock: San Bernardino Church Vandalized with Satanic, Nazi Symbols
It happened at Our Lady of Hope parish. Details: Sal Vasquez said he wasn't surprised...
January 08, 2016
Pope Francis Lends Rare Crosier to Anglicans for Their Meeting
Interesting: The Roman Catholic Church has loaned the head of the pastoral staff associated with...
January 07, 2016
Fake Priest on the Run in California
Didn't anyone ask this guy for papers or references? Details: He’s known as “Father Erwin Mena”....
January 07, 2016
How Much of the U.S. Population is Muslim?
The number is small, according to Pew, but it is growing: Pew Research Center estimates...
January 07, 2016
Burlington Plans to Open Vermont’s First Online Catholic High School
Here's a bold and innovative way to educate young Catholics in the 21st century, thanks to...
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