Bishops to consider 10-point plan to acknowledge ‘episcopal commitments’
BALTIMORE (CNS) — The U.S. bishops are set to vote on a 10-point statement, “Affirming Our Episcopal Commitments,” in which the bishops hope to regain “the trust of the people of God.”
Cathedral school, greater community mourn beloved Sr. Gabby Marry, IBVM (1940-2019)
She offered the irreplaceable gift of Irish presence to school children, convent visitors, adults, the elderly, and via letter, inmates.
Holy Spirit ‘brings order to our frenzy,’ pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In a world of conflict and division and a culture of insult, people need to live filled with the Holy Spirit, who is the only one capable of bringing harmony and unity to diversity, Pope Francis said.
New York court says archbishop’s remains must be transferred to Peoria
A final appeal has been rejected from the Archdiocese of New York and the trustees of St. Patrick's Cathedral, who sought to keep the remains of the famed orator and media pioneer interred at St. Patrick's, where they have rested since after his death Dec. 9, 1979.
Ordination moments
This year, I also took great joy in discovering who else the Diocese of Phoenix was spiritually united with nationwide because their (arch)diocese had an ordination scheduled for June 1 too.
Parish, family life nurtures Fr. Christopher Gossen’s vocation
“He has a gift for foresight and vision, and he continually seeks to plan for how God might want to work so that his heart and the hearts of others are disposed and prepared to receive whatever grace God desires to give,” his formator said.
In recalling soldiers’ D-Day sacrifice, archbishop prays for world peace
Archbishop Timothy Broglio prayed that Catholics and all Americans will "remain vigilant against the forces of evil in our troubled world, and to pour our energies into building lasting peace and justice among nations."
Two new priests for Diocese of Phoenix Catholics
On the weekend the Church celebrated the Feast of the Ascension, two men embraced their unique calling to point others heavenward, too.
Audit report released; bishops urged to renew vigilance ‘each day’
It cites adults who came forward with 1,455 allegations.
Freedom, mercy are lasting legacy of martyred bishops, pope says
BLAJ, Romania (CNS) — The memory and witness of Romania’s martyred bishops are a reminder that Christians are called to stand firm against ideologies that seek to stifle and suppress their cultural and religious traditions, Pope Francis said.
