Supreme court rules same-sex marriage legal nationwide
byBy Patricia Zapor Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — In a landmark ruling, a divided Supreme Court June 26 said same-sex marriage is constitutional…
USCCB president calls Supreme Court ruling on marriage ‘tragic error’
byBy Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — The president of the U.S. bishops’ conference called the Supreme Court’s June 26 marriage ruling “a tragic…
Tribunal Supremo de México legaliza matrimonio homosexual nacional
byPor David Agren, Catholic News Service CIUDAD DE MÉXICO (CNS) — La Suprema Corte de Justicia de México ha declarado que las leyes estatales…
Liturgy Matters — On blessings
byBy Dr. Judy Bullock What is a blessing? The term “blessing,” as we commonly use it, has numerous meanings. When good things happen, we…
Ascension pastor details ‘green’ initiatives
byBy Jessica Able, Record Staff Writer As Pope Francis released his eagerly anticipated encyclical “Laudato Si’, on Care for Our Common Home” June 18,…
Encyclical is ‘marching order,’ archbishop says
byBy Marnie McAllister and Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Pope Francis’ encyclical, “Laudato Si’, on Care for Our Common Home,” reminds people that “we…
Liturgy Matters – On blessings
byBy Dr. Judy Bullock What is a blessing? The term “blessing,” as we commonly use it, has numerous meanings. When good things happen, we…
An Encouraging Word – Limited by fear
byFear is useless. Luke 8:50 It still happens after all these years. I get on a plane by myself heading out to some far-flung…
Parish efforts help boost annual appeal
byBy Jessica Able, Record Staff Writer To say the 2014-2015 Catholic Services Appeal campaign was successful would be an understatement. The annual appeal —…
Father Roy E. Dentinger dies at 89
byFather Roy E. Dentinger, a pastor, teacher and chaplain, died June 23 at Nazareth Home. He was 89 and had been a priest of…