A man threatening to kill Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh was arrested near the justice’s Maryland home June 8, carrying a gun, a knife and zip ties.
Month: June 2022
Brief Biographies of the 21 Churchmen Who Will be Made Cardinals Aug. 27
Here are brief biographies of each of the 21 churchmen Pope Francis will induct into the College of Cardinals Aug. 27.
Church Leaders: Promote Culture Of Life to End Gun Violence
Lamenting a “culture of death” that exists in the U.S. after three mass shootings in less than a month, Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller of San Antonio on June 8 spoke of the need for Catholics to be leaders in reinvigorating a culture of life.
Major Project Makes Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem’s Old City Accessible to All
After 10 years of systematic work, the Old City of Jerusalem is more accessible to the disabled and the elderly.
Catholic Environmental Activists in Africa Take a Day to Clean the Earth
Catholic environmental activists participating in the Laudato Si’ Movement in Africa matched their words with actions, mounting cleanup efforts and educational programs as part of the observance of World Environment Day.
Pope Praises Wrinkles, Criticizes Obsession With Looking ‘Forever Young’
Why are the elderly unappreciated and seen as useless when they carry so much wisdom about life and can open the door to God’s tenderness, Pope Francis asked.
Only In Print: Msgr. Noone Honored
Msgr. Kevin Noone, pastor emeritus of Our Lady of Angels Parish, Bay Ridge, speaks in front of family members on May 22 at the dedication ceremony for the renaming of the parish auditorium in his honor.
St. John’s University Celebrates Legacy of a Legend
Longtime St. John’s athletic director Jack Kaiser passed away.
Only In Print: Bishop’s School Day
Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School hosted Bishop Robert Brennan on May 17 for a day with faculty and students.
Sports Round-Up June 11
Linet Coste, a senior point guard on the Holy Cross H.S., Flushing, girls’ varsity basketball team, signed a letter of intent to continue her hoops career at the University of Bridgeport, Conn.