Small Kentucky Catholic school is thriving, say women religious who run it
By Robert Alan Glover A small Catholic school run by the Sisters of St. Joseph the Worker in Walton, Kentucky, is thriving, despite the…
Comisión comienza a planificar informe global sobre esfuerzos de protección infantil
Por Cindy Wooden CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — Con una membresía renovada, la Comisión Pontificia para la Protección de Menores se reunió en el Vaticano…
Brazilian bishops congratulate da Silva, note much work ahead
By Lise Alves SÃO PAULO — The Brazilian bishops’ conference congratulated Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for winning the nation’s presidential election but noted…
Papa: Los cristianos deben ver a los demás con compasión
Por Carol Glatz CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — Dios siempre ve el potencial de las personas, mira más allá de sus errores y sabe muy…
NCEA reports quicker academic recovery from pandemic for Catholic schools
By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON — The National Catholic Educational Association says Catholic schools have recovered more quickly from the pandemic than their public school…
Father Doyle, a former CNS columnist and Albany, N.Y. pastor, dies at 82
ALBANY, N.Y. — Father Kenneth Doyle, who wrote the popular Catholic News Service “Question Corner” column for the past 11 years and had served…
Parish’s grief ministry aims to help people cope with loss past the funeral
By Katie Peterson NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Grief is a natural part of life. Every person has their turn to experience the loss of a…
Supreme Court justices question affirmative action admission policies
By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON — A divided and often skeptical Supreme Court heard two cases Oct. 31 challenging race-conscious policies used in university admissions…
Asian bishops commit to work with nations, NGOs for better continent
BANGKOK, Thailand — Catholic bishops in Asia have committed themselves to engage with governments, nongovernmental agencies and civil organizations to respond to issues affecting…
Pope: Parishes are essential places for growing in faith, community
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — The COVID-19 pandemic has weakened many parishes, but that community “in the midst of homes, in the midst…