2016-09-30T17:02:14-04:00

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The United States did not elect its first Mormon president Tuesday, but history was made elsewhere in the world of religion and politics: Tuesday’s elections brought two historic firsts for religion in American politics: A Buddhist senator and a Hindu representative — both from Hawaii — will join Congress. Democrat Mazie Hirono beat former Gov. Linda Lingle (R), making Hirono the first Buddhist in the Senate. In Hawaii’s 2nd Congressional District, Democrat Tulsi Gabbard defeated Republican opponent Kawika Crowley, making Gabbard... Read more

2016-09-30T17:02:15-04:00

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It may be one of the most bewildering and confusing issues in the Church these days, and Our Sunday Visitor this week takes a long look at it: There are widened eyes, some confused looks and questions. Many knowledgeable, faithful Catholics are taken aback for the first time when they meet a Catholic priest — and his wife. “For some, it’s a surprise. For others, I think, there is a sense that this is something they have thought is a... Read more

2016-09-30T17:02:15-04:00

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Are the U.S. bishops tilted too much toward the Republicans?  University of Dayton professor Vincent Miller thinks so, and raises some interesting points in a post over at CNN’s Beliefs blog: The Catholic Church will enhance its public authority by speaking out in a way that supports and challenges both parties. Prophets are respected when they are perceived to be an independent and fair voice. When the deep coherence of Catholic moral teaching is communicated, it can free people from... Read more

2016-09-30T17:02:15-04:00

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Is this terrier the world’s smallest dog? The agency promoting it hopes so. I’m convinced.  Just keep this thing away from Great Danes and Dobermans, who might look at this little guy and think, “Hmm.  Appetizer…” 4 Read more

2016-09-30T17:02:15-04:00

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I’ve never heard of a pastor doing something like this, but I’m awfully impressed. Fr. Ken Simpson, from St. Clement Parish in Chicago, posted this candid evaluation of his job performance on the parish website: Dear Parishioners, Over the last few months I have been participating in a Periodic Review of Priestly Ministry. This coincides with the approach of the end of my first term as pastor of Saint Clement Parish. Members of the parish staff, parish leadership and parishioners... Read more

2016-09-30T17:02:15-04:00

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Details: Minnesota Catholic leaders issued statements on Wednesday expressing deep disappointment over the defeat of the proposed marriage amendment. The Minnesota Catholic Conference, the public policy arm of Catholic bishops in Minnesota, said that despite the setback, “our efforts to promote and defend the cornerstone social institution of marriage will continue.”… …Minnesota Catholic bishops have been instrumental supporters in the campaign to pass the amendment, which sought to change the state’s constitution to define marriage as a union between a man... Read more

2016-09-30T17:02:15-04:00

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That chill you’re feeling isn’t the new nor’easter. It’s something else. Details: A public watchdog group is charging the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops with openly politicking on behalf of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and it wants the Internal Revenue Service to explore revoking the hierarchy’s tax-exempt status. “In completely unqualified terms, the IRS should immediately tell the Conference of Catholic Bishops that the conduct of its members is beyond the pale,” said Melanie Sloan, executive director of Citizens... Read more

2015-03-13T16:53:21-04:00

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If you’re thinking, “Didn’t I read about that already?,” think again. This year’s ordination class was so large, it was split in two. Here’s the previous posting about the first group of 19. And here’s a link to biographies of the new batch, ordained on November 3.  (Thanks to new Deacon Tom Healey for keeping me updated!) Congratulations, brothers!  Ad multos annos!  Richmond is being richly blessed! Read more

2016-09-30T17:02:15-04:00

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Glad you asked. Details: First off, psychopath doesn’t just mean someone who cuts you up with a chainsaw — though the majority of people who do things like that are psychopaths. What’s the definition? Psychopathy is a personality disorder that has been variously described as characterized by shallow emotions (in particular reduced fear), stress tolerance, lacking empathy, coldheartedness, lacking guilt, egocentricity, superficial char, manipulativeness, irresponsibility, impulsivity and antisocial behaviors such as parasitic lifestyle and criminality.So which professions (other than axe murderer)... Read more

2016-09-30T17:02:16-04:00

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Here’s how it went, according to CNN’s exit polls:   Read more

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