‘Poverty is a scandal,’ pope says; Christians must use gifts for charity
byVATICAN CITY — The material, cultural and spiritual poverties that exist in the world are a “scandal” that Christians are called to address by…
Resumen: La reunión de los obispos de EE.UU. muestra un frente unido en la misión, pero no un plan de acción claro para el Sínodo
byPor Peter Jesserer Smith BALTIMORE — Durante dos días, la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Estados Unidos (USCCB) se reunió en asamblea plenaria en…
Buddhist-Christian dialogue calls for shared action to spread hope
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — A group of Christians and Buddhists engaged in dialogue urged members of their religions to work together to…
‘We have to defend life,’ says Sister Norma, who ministers at border amid growing tension
byBy David Agren McALLEN, Texas — On a Saturday afternoon at the Humanitarian Respite Center in the Texas border city of McAllen, Sister Norma…
Living Mission — Life in the donor world
byOur Maryknoll Deaf Development Programme (DDP) is in the process of becoming the Caritas Cambodia Deaf Development Programme. We are what is known as…
Athletes sign letters of intent
byDozens of Catholic high school seniors signed national letters of intent to play college athletics earlier this month. Among them are: Assumption High School…
Presentation Academy will present “A Christmas Carol”
byPresentation Academy will present “A Christmas Carol” on stage in the school’s Charlie Douglas Theater, 900 S. Fourth St., Dec. 1 and 2 at…
US bishops’ meeting shows united front on mission but no clear synod action plan
byBy Peter Jesserer Smith BALTIMORE — For two days, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops met in plenary assembly in Baltimore advancing key issues…
Eucharistic miracles display visits St. Albert
byThe International Eucharistic Miracles of the World Exhibit stopped at St. Albert the Great School the week of Nov. 6. The exhibit was created…
Wedding Anniversaries — November 16, 2023
byMr. and Mrs. Charlie Wise, members of St. Clare Oratory in Colesburg, Ky., will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 24. Mrs. Wise,…