Gov. Ralph Northam of Virginia signed a bill on Wednesday that officially ended the death penalty in Virginia. Twenty-two states have banned the death penalty before, but Virginia becomes the first one in the South to abolish capital punishment.
Month: March 2021
Only in Print: St. Brigid Church to Mark Anniversary Of Father Jorge Ortiz-Garay’s Death
St. Brigid Church is preparing to mark a tragic milestone — the one-year anniversary of the death of Father Jorge Ortiz-Garay, the first Catholic priest in the U.S. to die of COVID-19.
Only in Print: No Debate About This! Regis Students Help Kids Improve Their Discourse
The idea of getting up in front of an audience and giving a speech is enough to make anyone nervous.
Only in Print: Incardination Brings Joy of Belonging for Veteran Priests
Low-key is an apt description of the March 18 ceremony that incardinated two Catholic priests into permanent membership with the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Family in Mexico Will Hold Mass To Honor Father Jorge Ortiz-Garay Year After Passing
Father Ortiz-Garay’s family and friends will get together for a Mass in Mexico City on the first anniversary of his death, March 27. Father Fernando Araiza will celebrate the Mass — Father Sebastián de Matus will concelebrate — in Our Lady of Mercy parish in Mexico City.
Sports Round-Up March 27
The following men’s college basketball players with ties to Christ the King H.S., Middle Village, all appeared on teams that participated in postseason play.
Was This Pandemic God’s Will? Was it a Punishment From God?
March 25th marked the Feast of the Annunciation, and perhaps an in-depth understanding of how this feast, which not only highlights the virginal conception of Our Lady, but also Mary’s willingness to do God’s will, is so important to understanding our faith.
Women’s History Month: Celebrating the Principals Who Lead Our Catholic Schools
We celebrate the principals who lead our Catholic schools and help prepare the next generation of history-making Catholic leaders.
Pope Francis Adds Prominent Clergy Sex Abuse Survivor to Pontifical Commission
On Wednesday, March 24, Pope Francis appointed a prominent clergy abuse survivor and advocate to the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. Chilean Juan Carlos Cruz joins 15 previous commission members whose terms were all renewed for one year.
Denver Archbishop Calls for ‘Conversion of Hearts’ After Boulder Shooting
Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver, Colorado, said “senseless acts of violence” have become far too common in the country and his state.