UMary’s bioethics students focus on courage at seminar
The seminar, Courage as an Essential Virtue for the Catholic Healthcare Provider, runs Aug. 18-20 at University of Mary in North Dakota.
Fairfield University’s president named superior general of nearby Jesuit community
Jesuit Father John Cecero, Provincial of the USA Northeast Province of the Society of Jesus, announced a priestly appointment affecting Fairfield University and Jesuits...
Catholic schools teach mind, soul to always strive for greatness
“What I always sense is the passion and desire of our students, coupled with a belief that all things are possible with Christ,” the incoming president of the Diocesan School Board said.
Fr. Peter Dobrowski, newly-retired pastor of Bullhead City parish, reflects on his priesthood
Ask most first-graders what they hope to be when they grow up and you’ll get the standard responses — firefighter, doctor, police officer, teacher or pro baseball player. But from the age of 6, Peter Dobrowski knew he had a different calling. He felt the persevering inner tug of the Holy Spirit to serve God as a priest.
Latest adventure for Girl Scout troop brings them home in prayer
When a pair of Girl Scouts launched a Vinnies Rosary Project this summer, the Marian connections behind it all eluded them.
Kolkata gears up for celebrations of ‘St. Teresa’
KOLKATA, India (CNS) — A group of young independent photographers are busy clicking away, taking photos of the “City of Joy.”
Author’s third book on Mother Angelica a fitting tribute to late nun
Unless you lived under a cabbage leaf for the past 30 years or so, you already know that the Mother Angelica (1923-2016) of this book’s title was the founder of the Eternal Word Television Network. As such, she became the first Catholic media personality to garner the attention of the public in anywhere near the numbers racked up by the late, much-admired Archbishop Fulton Sheen in the mid-20th century.
Community support, mercy visible as bishop re-consecrates Missouri church
CLEMENT, Mo. (CNS) — For Fr. Bill Peckman, seeing Bishop John R. Gaydos of Jefferson City “wield his apostolic authority” to renew St. Clement Church in St. Clement July 30 was like “watching the Holy Spirit breathe new life into what was once dormant.”
Pope praises witness of 10 athletes on Refugee Olympic Team
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In a personal message addressed to each of the 10 members of the new Refugee Olympic Team, Pope Francis wished them success in their events and thanked them for the witness they are giving the world.
Biden called ‘counter-witness’ to Church teaching for presiding at wedding
WASHINGTON (CNS) — By officiating at a same-sex wedding, Vice President Joe Biden as a prominent Catholic politician has created confusion over Church teaching on marriage and “the corresponding moral obligations of Catholics,” three U.S. bishops said Aug. 5.
