A disciple of Jesus leaves behind worldly attachments and prejudices to follow God completely, Pope Francis said.
Month: February 2022
Renewing Wedding Vows as a Family ‘Only Strengthens the Bond,’ Says Son
David and Gwen Bormann met in a creamery in 1971. Like aged cheese, the flavor of their love has gotten better over time.
Priest, 79, Braves Cold to Make Pilgrimage of Prayer for Ukraine by Bike
As Ukraine faces a fierce challenge to its young democracy from more than 120,000 Russian forces stacked on its borders, poised to invade at any time, a Rhode Island priest is showing solidarity with the plight of the people of the overwhelmingly Orthodox Christian nation.
Fordham University Names First Layperson and First Woman as President
Tania Tetlow, incoming president of Fordham University in New York, will be the first layperson and first woman to lead the Jesuit-run school.
Cincinnati Priest Ministers as Chaplain to Super Bowl-Bound Bengals
With anticipation building for the Super Bowl, Cincinnati Bengals fans are preparing to cheer and pray for their team at the big game Feb. 13 against the Los Angeles Rams.
Sick Must Be Cared For In Body and Soul, Pope Francis Says
Caring for the sick means not only healing the wounds of the body but also those that afflict the soul, Pope Francis said.
Holy Year 2025 Should ‘Fan Flame of Hope’ After Pandemic, Pope Francis Says
The Holy Year 2025 should focus on “restoring a climate of hope and trust” after the coronavirus pandemic and helping people repair their relationships with God, with each other and with the Earth, Pope Francis said.
Outgoing Louisville Archbishop: Bishops Can Disagree, But Should Do So Civilly
When Archbishop Joseph Kurtz arrived in Louisville more than 14 years ago he began a routine of spending a Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday every month at the archdiocesan Gethsemani monastery to connect with its Trappist community, slow down, and reflect.
CCBQ Residence Renamed for Bishop Emeritus DiMarzio, a ‘Strong Voice For the Poor’
Bishop Emeritus Nicholas DiMarzio’s leadership was honored Feb. 10 by Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens when it attached his name to CCBQ’s first affordable housing structure for low-income senior citizens. It is now called the Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio Residence.
Love Is in the Air: Churches See Sharp Rise In Weddings
Another weekend in New York City means another engagement proposal photo shoot for Queens-based photographer Aj Tolentino, who has no complaints about the business that has come his way during the pandemic.