U.S. bishops recall ‘heroic history’ of Civil Rights Act of 1964
"There are reminders across our nation today that the embers of racial discrimination still smolder," the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said in a statement marking the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Archbishop Sheen’s sainthood cause suspended indefinitely
The suspension was announced "with immense sadness," the Diocese of Peoria, Ill. said. "After further discussion with Rome, it was decided that the Sheen Cause would now have to be relegated to the congregation's historic archive," the Peoria diocesan statement said.
Cardinal backs St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee as gay ban is lifted
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York said he continues to support the city's St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee after it lifted a ban prohibiting gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender groups from marching openly in the annual event.
Married couples share wisdom, secrets of wedded bliss
These happily married couples find they love each other even more deeply than they did the day they marched down the aisle. PLUS: 10 great tips for your marriage
Debating just-war theory in light of Islamic State and past Iraqi wars
In the days that followed Pope Francis' Aug. 18 remarks on U.S. airstrikes earlier in the month against Islamic State, the buzz was about whether the pope had actually given his consent to them.
$4.75 million grant to Catholic schools to grow technology
A $4.75 million grant to benefit Catholic high schools in the Diocese of Phoenix will not only enhance digital learning, but help propel them through the 21st century.
GENOCIDE: Christians, religious minorities flee violent persecution in Iraq
As the heartrending images of Christians and Yezidis fleeing for their lives continue to pour in from Iraq, the Vatican called on Muslim leaders to condemn the “barbarity” and “unspeakable criminal acts” of Islamic State militants in Iraq.
Catholic schools infuse faith into classroom learning
Thousands of students are settling in to new rules and classroom procedures this month. Yet for the 14,000 or so in 35 Catholic elementary and high schools across the Diocese of Phoenix, there’s something familiar that unites them.
Pope phones family of slain U.S. journalist
Pope Francis phoned the bereaved family of a U.S. journalist killed by Islamic State militants in Syria.
Knights of Columbus look to grow in strength, outreach in new fraternal year
It’s hard to become a change agent within a 109-year-old organization, but Larry Becker just might have the insight and guidance of the Holy Spirit to do it.
