On Guadalupe feast, U.S. church reaffirms its solidarity with immigrants
byWASHINGTON — On the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the U.S. bishops’ migration chairman reaffirmed the church’s solidarity with immigrants, “each one of…
Cardinal Ouellet announces lawsuit against woman who claimed assault
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet announced he is filing a defamation lawsuit in Quebec against a woman who accused…
Our Lady of Guadalupe honored at Mass
byHundreds of Hispanic and Latino Catholics, many dressed in colorful traditional clothing, gathered at St. Peter the Apostle Church on Johnsontown Road Dec. 12…
Disarmament is the only way to build peaceful future, cardinal says
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Disarmament is the only way to build a peaceful future, said Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state….
Sister Pat Daly dies; her ministry was holding corporations accountable
byCALDWELL, N.J. — Dominican Sister Patricia Daly, who spent most of her ministry forcing corporations to do better for their customers and the environment,…
Trinity inducts six into hall of fame
byTrinity High School honored six individuals at the school’s annual Hall of Fame dinner today, Dec. 15. Each year, individuals who have made significant…
Knights donate proceeds from Tootsie Roll sales
byThe Knights of Columbus Father Roy Dentinger Council #390 of St. Patrick Church donated $832, the proceeds from its annual Tootsie Roll Drive, to…
Mercy seniors donate time
byMercy Academy seniors taking part in senior service projects fanned across the city Nov. 28 to Dec. 5, donating their time to various nonprofit…
Doubt can be a step toward deeper faith, pope says
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Even the most fervent believers go through moments of doubt and questioning God, and it is a good…
Mother shares her story of finding God after tragic Sandy Hook shooting
byBy Karen A. Avitable NEWTOWN, Conn. — Jennifer Hubbard began Dec. 14, 2012, with her routine just like any other day. She prepared breakfast,…