Bishops must be humble, willing to serve, Alaska bishop says
ROME (CNS) — Bishops must follow the path set by Christ and place service above the prominence of their positions, said Bishop Andrew E. Bellisario of Juneau, Alaska.
During pandemic, priests work to bridge distance between deceased, family
The ministers are also offering blessings and a dignified temporary place of rest before the departed's ultimate burial.
Myanmar’s cardinal uneasy about pre-election push for one race, religion
"What I want to highlight is that Catholics and Buddhists in my native village have been living together as a harmonious society for centuries," the cardinal said.
Philippine priest, kidnapped in May, freed
Less than a week after a Salesian priest was freed in Yemen, another priest held hostage in the Philippines has been freed although roughly 40 remain in captivity.
Pope names Filipino Cardinal Tagle to lead evangelization congregation
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In a move that may signal Pope Francis’ plan for the reform of the Roman Curia is close to completion, the pope has named Philippine Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples.
‘Outstanding Fundraising Executive’ title goes to Catholic Charities
Tamara Bohannon, vice president of advancement at Catholic Charities, and a parishioner of St. Francis Xavier, received the award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals, AFP, Nov. 9.
‘Vocation Boom’ to honor Bishop Olmsted’s efforts to grow ranks of clergy
“Vocation Boom,” an organization aimed at fostering vocations, will honor Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted of the Diocese of Phoenix Feb. 20 at a benefit dinner.
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.”
Threats to dignity, sanctity of life seen advancing at ‘breakneck speed’
The new president of the National Catholic Bioethics Center will use his global expertise and Catholic bioethics education to defend against what he termed life-degrading "science fictions" that are becoming reality.
Ss. Simon and Jude school community ‘steps’ it up for good health
“Teaching is a very physical profession, so we’re moving frequently, but the Workplace Walking Challenge allows us to find small, impactful ways to bolster our efforts,” the preschool director said.
