Chinese authorities arrested the coadjutor bishop of Wenzhou, China, and local faithful said it was to prevent him from taking possession of the diocese after the death of Bishop Vincent Zhu Weifang.
Month: September 2016
Pope Advises Bishops to be Wary of Devil and Money
The devil’s favorite weapon for destroying the Church is creating division, Pope Francis told new bishops. Be careful to that everything meant for promoting pastoral activities and evangelization “does not get damaged or undermined by divisions,” he said Sept. 9.
Bishops Ask Gov’t to Compromise on ACA
A Sept. 9 letter from USCCB officials to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) stressed that a compromise could effectively be reached in the Affordable Care Act’s contraceptive requirement.
Kaine Misspeaks
This past week, Tim Kaine, the Democratic vice-presidential candidate, gave the keynote at the national dinner for Human Rights Campaign, an LGBT advocacy group, in Washington, D.C. In it, he said the Catholic Church was bound to eventually change her teaching on same-sex marriage.
Pope Francis’ September Prayer Intentions
Each month, Pope Francis entrusts two special intentions to his worldwide prayer network, known as the Apostleship of Prayer. For September, the intentions are that each may contribute to the common good and that Christians may become more aware of their mission to evangelize.
Mother Teresa Collection Gives New Life to History
Not many people know St. Teresa of Calcutta’s first U.S. visit was a trip to Las Vegas in 1960. That tidbit is one of an untold number of facts and perspectives to be gleaned from the Mother Teresa Collection at The Catholic University of America.
Underfunding Forces HeartShare To Relocate Services in Queens
HeartShare’s Evaluation Services for children with developmental delays have relocated to its pre-school sites in Richmond Hill and Howard Beach.
75-Year-Old St. Mel’s Puts on a New Look
Surrounded by dozens of priests and hundreds of parishioners, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio rededicated the newly refurbished St. Mel’s Church Sept. 9. The parish is marking 75 years of service to the Flushing and Whitestone communities.
Former Holy Cross Star Joins Practice Squad
Devon Cajuste, a former football standout at Holy Cross H.S., Flushing, signed on as a member of the Green Bay Packers’ practice squad.
Expectations High for Christ the King Football
Following an undefeated regular season in 2015, the Christ the King H.S., Middle Village, varsity football team is set to build upon last year’s success.