Peacemakers include all those honorable law enforcement officers, male and female, who dedicate their lives, day in and day out, to keeping the peace.
Month: May 2019
Sports Round-Up May 25
Two Msgr. McClancy H.S., East Elmhurst, varsity basketball student-athletes will be continuing their hoops careers at the collegiate level.
Bishop DiMarzio Reminds Graduates of Jesus’ Teaching
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio – in his invocation at St. John’s University’s graduation ceremony on May 19 – recalled Jesus’ command to all of us: to love one another as He loves us.
Limiting Muslim Immigration Is Patriotic, U.S. Cardinal Says
During a pro-life and pro-family conference in Rome May 17, the day before Italy’s March for Life, Cardinal Burke outlined his views on immigration.
Argentine Union Wants a St. Evita, Church Says ‘Not So Fast’
Argentina’s labor union has launched a campaign to see Evita Peron, the actress who became a popular first lady in the 1940s and ‘50s and who was once declared by the country’s congress as “Spiritual Leader of the Nation,” formally declared a saint by the Catholic Church.
Shop Raises $1 Million for Catholic School in Alaska
Store manager Mary Manes initially was dubious last fall when her husband speculated that they’d probably raised over $1 million via the thrift shop, which along with the school is a ministry of St. Benedict Church in Anchorage.
Missouri Lawmakers ‘Clearly on Side of Life’ With Abortion Bill
The sponsor of the Missouri bill to ban abortions after eight weeks of pregnancy described how the measure moved through the Legislature as being like human life itself.
Bishop DiMarzio Joins Knights to Pray for Persecuted Christians
Joining in a special hour of prayer held simultaneously throughout New York state on May 16, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio led local members of the Knights of Columbus before the Blessed Sacrament and the icon of Our Lady Help of Persecuted Christians in a service at St. James Cathedral, Downtown Brooklyn.
Fight Fake News With Search for Truth, Pope Francis Tells Journalists
The task of journalism is to seek the truth, which requires humility and freedom of the press, Pope Francis told foreign correspondents working in Italy.
Xaverian Walks the Talk for Pediatric Cancer
Strength prevailed on May 18 when students arrived at their school to walk in Xaverian’s first annual “Clippers Chasing Cures” cancer awareness walk, inspired by kids like them. Cancer-free and dressed in gold T-shirts, they stood alongside family and friends in blue who supported them through treatment after treatment.