March, speakers draw attention to poverty, voting rights, health care needs
Mercy Sisters Joan Serda and Marilyn Graf said they hoped the June 18 Moral March on Washington, organized by the Poor People's Campaign, would get more people "to understand the plight of the poor in our country."
New York State Catholic Conference ‘troubled’ by court’s gun law ruling
An official of the New York State Catholic Conference expressed disappointment with a June 23 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that overturns a century-old law and asserts that there is a constitutional right to carry a handgun in public for self-defense.
Supreme Court overturns Roe in anticipated Dobbs decision
In a 6-3 decision June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned its nearly 50-year-old decision in Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion in this country.
Together in mission: boldly grow engagement
Several years ago, I went with two colleagues, Lisa Wentz, director of appeals, and Linda Barkyoumb, director of engagement, to do an offsite retreat. We were looking to develop clarity of what Mission Advancement really meant. We came up with three principles:
Families of the diocese made stronger during Bishop Olmsted’s tenure
Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted’s two signature teachings on marriage and the family, “Into the Breach” and “Complete My Joy,” helped lay the foundation for Sean and Aryn Sylvester to strengthen their domestic Church when the world was put on lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Those with same-sex attraction say Courage helps them live church teaching
In June, rainbow-colored flags waved outside restaurants, signs with mantras such as "Love is love" rested in windows and parades wound through city streets, all in celebration of Pride Month.
Pope speaks on U.S. gun violence, abortion debate, retirement rumors
U.S. President Joe Biden should consult with his bishop or parish priest about his stance on abortion, Pope Francis said, adding that the primary concern of bishops should be pastoral care.
Pope names three women to office that helps him choose bishops
Ten days after saying he would name two women to the group that helps him choose bishops, Pope Francis appointed three women to the office.
Pope confirms plans to meet Russian patriarch in Kazakhstan
Pope Francis said he plans to meet with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill in September at an interreligious meeting in Kazakhstan.
Diocese of Phoenix submits Synod report, ponders feedback
“The synod consultation reports reveal a dire need for evangelization at a time when the spirit of the world and modern culture have seemingly drowned out the voice of God.”
