Ashland DRE shares faith on show
Anna Richardson keeps a certain photo in her office at Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Ashland, where she is the director of religious education.
Catholic Scout councils not affected by bankruptcy case, chairman says
Boy Scout councils and units sponsored by Catholic parishes and other entities will not be affected by the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case filed by the Boy Scouts of America, said the chairman of the National Catholic Committee on Scouting.
Pope, bishops discuss possible themes for 2022 synod
Pope Francis has decided the next general assembly of the Synod of Bishops will be held in the fall of 2022, but he has not announced the theme for the gathering, the Vatican said.
CRS health official keeps close eye on coronavirus
The coronavirus has the world’s attention.
The disease, which surfaced in China last year, has infected more than 64,000 people and killed at least 1,383 by mid-February. It has spread to 24 countries and been labeled a global health emergency by the World Health Organization.
Across U.S., Catholic couples renew vows, celebrate vocation of marriage
Married couples across the country renewed their wedding vows in special Masses celebrated for World Marriage Day, observed Feb. 9 this year.
Bishop: Single-issue politicking ‘distorts call to authentic discipleship’
Bishop Robert W. McElroy of San Diego, in a Feb. 6 speech at the University of San Diego, said “the drive to label a single issue preeminent” in the 2020 election “distorts the call to authentic discipleship in voting rather than advancing it.”
Authors celebrate cathedrals in wake of devastating Notre Dame fire
Among the many disasters of 2019, the burning of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris evoked, possibly, the most universal sadness as this cathedral and the Eiffel Tower are the two most famous symbols of Paris. The cathedral fire which started April 15 destroyed the roof, brought down the spire and damaged many precious objects housed in by the cathedral.
Videos are a new component to U.S. bishops’ ‘Faithful Citizenship’ guide
A series of long-planned videos that supplement the U.S. bishops’ quadrennial “Faithful Citizenship” document that provides guidance to voters during a presidential election year have been finalized for viewing.
New high school Catholic, classical
Teaching not just what to think but how to think is foundational for the Chesterton Schools Network of classical high schools.
Local Foresters attend conference
Life insurance agents from around the country attended a leadership conference hosted by Catholic Order of Foresters in Naperville, Illinois.