“We cannot turn a blind eye to these atrocities and yet still try to profess to respect every human life. We serve a God of love, mercy, and justice,” says the statement.
Month: May 2020
Minneapolis Archbishop Calls Floyd Video ‘Gut-Wrenching’ as Protests Grow
Archbishop Bernard Hebda of St. Paul-Minneapolis called for prayers for George Floyd and his family in the wake of the man’s death while in police custody.
World’s Marian Shrines to Join Pope’s Saturday Rosary for COVID-19 Pandemic
On May 30, Pope Francis will be praying a rosary to implore Mary’s intercession and protection amid the pandemic.
Letters to the Editor, Week of May 30, 2020
We Cannot Jeopardize the Lives of Our Neighbors; Strange Intellectual Companions; Be Kind, Wash Your Hands and Pray, Pray, Pray; Father Jorge — The Nicest Man You Could Meet.
Currents News Wins 9 Telly Awards for Television Excellence
Currents News, the nightly program that delivers the news from a Catholic perspective, has won nine Telly Awards for excellence in journalism.
Australia’s Bishops Seeking ‘Whole-of-Church’ Approach for Child Protection
Plans are moving forward for the establishment of a national system for child protection within the Australian Catholic Church, according to a report following the meeting of the country’s Catholic bishops earlier this month.
Pope Clears Way for Beatification of Knights of Columbus Founder
Pope Francis has approved a miracle attributed to the intercession of Father Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus, clearing the way for his beatification.
Killing of George Floyd Exposes Blind Spot on Racism, Catholic Advocates Say
Catholics are calling the murder of George Floyd yet another example of a continuing blind spot toward the racism that has plagued the United States since its founding, evidenced by the continuous use of police brutality against African Americans and silence of many Catholic leaders in the face of it.
Only in Print: High School Seniors Regret Missed Events
Students and teachers in Catholic high schools around the Diocese of Brooklyn adapted well to the switch to online education, made necessary by the coronavirus pandemic, according to school officials.
Schools Find Unique Ways to Celebrate Senior Class
Car parades, virtual proms, home visits from principals personally delivering caps and gowns to doorsteps, and drive-by graduation ceremonies are just some of the ways high schools around the Diocese of Brooklyn are making seniors feel special in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.