Nigerian cardinal joins #BringBackOurGirls to mark 500 days of captivity
The Nigerian cardinal expressed hope that the 500 days would be a symbolic catalyst to move the Nigerian community into recognizing the serious problem on its hands and finding a solution.
Philippine bishops: Look at family planning through lens of faith
More than a year after a controversial reproductive health law took effect in the Philippines, the church was mustering clergy and lay church workers to reignite the formation of the faithful with regard to family planning.
Planned Parenthood protests draw 4,700 throughout state
Thousands attended rallies throughout the country in response to a series of undercover videos released by the Center for Medical Progress that showed Planned Parenthood officials discussing the sale of organs from aborted children.
Family prayer time can start with small, simple gestures, pope says
In a family's "complicated and packed schedule," Pope Francis sad, "a heart filled with affection for God can turn even a thought without words into a prayer."
El Evangelio no obedece al consenso para ser atractivo o moderno, dice Cardenal mexicano
MÉXICO, D.F. (ACI) — El arzobispo de Ciúdad México, Cardenal Norberto Rivera Carrera, explicó que la Iglesia Católica seguirá anunciando el mismo Evangelio de...
Benedictine University at Mesa athletic program begins this fall
MESA — After having been accepted into the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) last spring, Benedictine University at Mesa is launching its athletic program this fall. While students were able to participate in club sports in previous years, being accepted into an athletic association allows the university to formally compete against other institutions.
Community pitches in to provide students with pair of back-to-school homes
Backpack, supplies and clothing drives often equip students in need for the new school year. A massive amount of corporate and civic groups pooled their resources to give 16 students what might be called a pair of back-to-school homes. Their makeovers were unveiled Aug. 6-7 as eight residents in each two-story home near Seventh Street and Camelback Road moved back in following a summer with their families.
St. Louis the King School celebrates 50 years of Catholic education
For the past 50 years St. Louis the King Catholic School has prided itself on forming the mind, body and soul of children. Michael Hoffarth, class of 1973, would add one more word — friendships. “To this day, we still have class reunions,” he said. “When you find similar ideals and beliefs you build friendships for a lifetime.” Hoffarth was joined by a handful of other ’73 graduates during the school’s Golden Jubilee celebration Aug.15 at the parish and school.
Ten years after Katrina, Mississippi resident is back where he belongs
BILOXI, Miss. (CNS) — After evacuating for Hurricane Katrina, Malcolm Ware couldn’t wait to get back to his apartment at the Santa Maria del...
Back-to-school homework for students includes preparing to meet pope
Two dozen students across four Catholic elementary schools received a summer phone call from their principal with shocking news for them and their parents.
