Georgetown criticized for having Sebelius speak at commencement event
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius delivered her remarks as scheduled May 18 at Georgetown University at an awards ceremony...
We are family: Pope to give Catholic families hope in troubled times
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Benedict XVI will meet with the world's families at a time when the institution of the family is under...
European scholars: Church could be player in solving economic crisis
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- While there is no roadmap to solving Europe's economic crisis, the Catholic Church -- with its history of serving the poor...
Work should help, not hinder, family life, pope says at audience
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Work obligations should not harm a person's family relationships but should provide support, giving couples the resources to have and...
Legionaries of Christ priest admits affair, removed from ministry
THORNWOOD, N.Y. (CNS) — A popular, telegenic Legionaries of Christ priest who has appeared over the years as a church analyst for CNN, CBS, ABC and Fox News has been removed from public ministry after admitting he had a relationship with a woman "a number of years ago" and fathered her child.
Xavier’s Young Vincentians revamp Phoenix home
They’re probably years away from owning a home, but 15 teenagers know firsthand the sacrifice required to maintain one.
There’s sanding, painting, deep cleaning, moving...
Local families adopt special-needs kids from abroad
Heidi Czerkes has given birth to three sons, but with each pregnancy, complications arose. When she and her husband Mike, an obstetrician-gynecologist, wanted to...
Poirier takes his family on the road again, farewell concert May 21
For years, the Poirier family has toured the country, visiting almost all 50 states, sharing music, stories, and testimony in hopes of encouraging renewed...
‘Irreplaceable’ principal leaving St. Mary-Basha for new position
During her 28 years as principal, students, parents and teachers at St. Mary-Basha Catholic School have learned to rely on the leadership of Sr....
Arizona Catholic Conference 2012 legislative wrap-up
On May 3, the Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die at 8:25 p.m. after spending 116 days in session. While there were many items of historical significance this year, including the celebration of Arizona’s Centennial, perhaps the most significant item is that the 2012 legislative session can be called the best session ever for pro-life and religious freedom issues!
