Author Archive: Joyce Coronel
Joyce Coronel is a regular contributor to The Catholic Sun and author of “A Martyr’s Crown.”
Opinions expressed are the writers' and not necessarily the views of The Catholic Sun or the Diocese of Phoenix.
U.S. appeals court strikes down Arizona law banning late-term abortions
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down an Arizona law banning abortions after 20 weeks. The Mother’s Health and Safety Act, passed by the Arizona Legislature and signed by Gov. Jan Brewer in 2012, was originally upheld by a federal judge but subsequently challenged.
‘Fortnight for Freedom’ kicks off June 21
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has called for a two-week period of prayer and penance in defense of marriage, life and religious liberty. The “Fortnight for Freedom,” held for the first time during 2012, begins June 21.
Knights of Columbus gives 1st Way new ultrasound machine
Women considering an abortion will soon have a new window into the womb that could change their mind, thanks to the Knights of Columbus. Nine months ago, five local Knights of Columbus councils began fund raising efforts in order to help 1st Way Pregnancy Center purchase a 4-D ultrasound machine.
HHS contraceptive mandate set to take effect Aug. 1
A federal mandate issued by the Obama administration is the target of 44 separate lawsuits, 58 cases and 190 plaintiffs — many of them Catholic — from across the country.
Pope Francis raises hope among Eastern Catholics
Many Catholics are unaware of the various Eastern rite communities within the Church. Pope Francis would not be one of them. Bishop Gerald N. Dino of the Byzantine Holy Protection Eparchy of Phoenix said the election of Pope Francis bodes well for Eastern rite Catholics.
Gosnell found guilty of three counts of murder, pro-lifers say ‘House of Horrors’ not unique
A Philadelphia jury May 13 found Kermit Gosnell guilty of murder in the deaths of three babies born alive during abortions and acquitted him of a fourth similar charge. He also was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the death by a drug overdose of a patient who had an abortion.
Deacon Ken Kulinowski: Polish-American deacon pens book defending Pius XII
Deacon Ken Kulinowski was born in Buffalo, N.Y., just 22 days after the Nazis invaded Poland. The grandson of Polish-speaking immigrants, Kulinowski attended a Polish national school.
Pregnancy centers in the Valley win ‘Hope Award’ for adoption work
Two local pregnancy centers were recognized by the Texas-based Gladney Foundation for their work in promoting adoption.
Two dozen priests receive new assignments
Fr. David Sanfilippo, vicar for priests for the Diocese of Phoenix, has announced the reassignment of local clergy. Most reassignments are effective July 1, but a couple took place immediately.
Media ignores grisly murder trial, but pictures don’t lie
Not the blood-spattered walls, not the unsterilized surgical instruments, not the corpses of tiny babies kept in cat food containers are of interest to reporters and their editors these days, unless of course they belong to the Catholic or pro-life press.
