National News Minneapolis Archbishop Bans Predecessor from Public Ministry
Archbishop Bernard Hebda issued a letter on Friday stating that his predecessor Archbishop Nienstedt is unable to exercise public ministry in the archdiocese of Saint Paul-Minneapolis until allegations surrounding him are resolved. Read More
International News Cardinal Pell Found Guilty of Sex Abuse
In one of the most closely watched trials in modern Catholic Church history, Cardinal George Pell, the most senior Church official to stand trial for sexual abuse, was found guilty on Tuesday by a Melbourne Court. Read More
International News Strasbourg Bishop Speaks of ‘Lucid Madness’ After Terror Attack
The day after a shooter opened fire on a crowd in Strasbourg, France, killing at least two and injuring 12 others, Strasbourg Archbishop Luc Ravel issue a statement lamenting the tragedy. Read More
Diocesan News Vandal Who Desecrated Statues in Williamsburg Arrested
Police arrested Bushwick resident Andrew Oshesky, 28, who is believed to be the man caught on surveillance video urinating on and then pushing to the ground two angel statues outside Our Lady of Consolation Church, Williamsburg, Dec. 2. Read More
International News France on High Alert After Christmas Market Shooting
On Tuesday, a gunman opened fire at Europe’s largest Christmas market in Strasbourg, France — leaving two individuals dead, another in a vegetative state, and wounding over a dozen others. Read More
International News Shooting in Brazilian Cathedral Leaves Five Dead, Four Injured
A gunman opened fire inside a Brazilian church, killing four people and injuring four others before turning the gun on himself, police said. Read More
National News High Court Won’t Hear Appeals To Defund Planned Parenthood
Pro-life leaders said they were disappointed the U.S. Supreme Court declined Dec. 10 to hear appeals from Kansas and Louisiana on lower court rulings that have stopped the states from blocking Medicaid funds going to Planned Parenthood. Read More
International News African Bishops Discuss Illegal Migration
Bishops in Africa say they need to work together to mitigate the risks of illegal immigration. Read More
National News Bishop Caggiano Names Lay Female to Lead Parish
After serving as delegate in the Synod on Youth which called women’s leadership in the Church “a duty of justice,” Bishop Frank Caggiano has established a new leadership model in a Connecticut parish. Read More
Columns
A Christmas Miracle - 37 Years In the Making
A Time to Rejoice and Repent
The Advent of Christmas
Editorials/Letters
Editorial: A House Built on Sand?
Letters: Harsh and Biased
Letter: Muslims Reverence Mary As Prophet
Letter: Thanks to Bishop DiMarzio
Obituaries
Sister Marianne Therese Boehm, S.C.
Carmen Josefina Luces
