At hearing, Kavanaugh highlights his Catholic Charities’ volunteer work
WASHINGTON (CNS) — During the second day of his Supreme Court confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee Sept. 5, U.S. Appeals Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh said his experience serving the homeless with Catholic Charities and tutoring at Washington Jesuit Academy has influenced him as a judge because of the importance of “standing in the shoes of others.”
St. Paul loses retired pastor as diocese’s Emerald Isle connection fades
The time has come to return a gift on loan from Ireland and the Diocese of Tucson nearly 50 years ago.
Silence is Christ’s response to lies, divisiveness, pope says at Mass
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Jesus himself showed that the best way to respond to scandal and divisiveness is to stay silent and pray, Pope Francis said Sept. 3 as he resumed his early morning Masses with invited guests.
Former Brophy president offers prayers at McCain memorials
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Jesuit Father Edward Reese, the former president of Brophy College Preparatory, offered prayers in both Phoenix and Washington, including a homily at the National Cathedral in Washington, after the death of U.S. Senator John McCain from Arizona who died Aug. 25 at age 81 after a long struggle with brain cancer.
Celebrate marriage, psychologist couple says
Nate and Jill Verschaetse, a psychotherapist and a licensed clinical psychologist, respectively, have engaged in clinical work including therapy with adults, children, couples and families.
Labor Day Statement from U.S. bishops
The national median income has increased over the last two years, but taking into account inflation and the rising cost of living, workers at the lower end of the income spectrum have seen their wages stagnate or even decrease over the last decade.
Why the church law forbids violating the seal of confession
The "secret" nature of the sacrament of penance reflects and respects the intimate, personal encounter between God and the individual. The priest who hears confession is present "exclusively in the name and place of God," not of himself, a regent of a Vatican court said.
Deacon candidates instituted as lectors
Twelve men from 10 parishes took another concrete step toward dedicating their life as a deacon of the Church.
NRB: Change in Church’s culture, including bishops, needed to end abuse
WASHINGTON (CNS) — More committees are not the answer to stop the abuse of children and vulnerable adults by clergy, said an Aug. 28 statement by the National Review Board, which is charged with addressing clerical sexual misconduct in the Catholic Church.
Pope serene despite ‘pain’ over archbishop’s testimony, cardinal says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While recent accusations by Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò have created tension in the Catholic Church, Pope Francis is approaching the situation calmly, the Vatican secretary of state said.
