The war of words between Mayor Eric Adams and Texas Governor Greg Abbott over the busing of migrants from the Texas-Mexico border to New York City began as petty politicking but is now bordering on the obscene.
Month: August 2022
Obituaries, Week of Aug. 20, 2022
Father William F. Mullan ;Brother John Dunbar, S.C.
The Bounty of Ordinary Times
Do your summer plans include planting a garden? To my mind, gardening is one of the most hopeful acts of joy, and joyful acts of hope, that I have seen.
School’s New Look Aims to Give ‘Peace of Mind’
A walk in and around Sacred Heart Catholic School isn’t the same as months ago. The premises of the school are surrounded by a newly installed eight-foot-high black steel fence.
Analysis: Why Alleged Conclave Wisdom Often Isn’t Really All That Wise
Whenever the next papal election occurs, in the run-up to the big vote, airwaves and column inches will be full of traditional wisdom about conclaves, often expressed in familiar soundbites destined to be recycled almost endlessly.
In Predawn Raid, Nicaraguan Police Remove Bishop; His Whereabouts Unknown
Nicaraguan police burst into Matagalpa diocesan headquarters and removed an outspoken bishop who had been under house arrest for more than two weeks.
Caritas Celebrates its ‘Local Heroes’ who Provide Compassion, Aid Worldwide
Marking the day dedicated to the world’s humanitarian workers, Caritas Internationalis thanked its confederation’s “local heroes” for their compassion and dedicated service in 200 countries and territories.
Prep Football Coach Pulls Off ‘Great Escape’ Swim from Alcatraz
Terriers varsity coach Rich Carroll completed the 2-mile swim to raise funds for a scoreboard.
Sports Round-Up Aug. 20
Former St. John’s University, Jamaica, right-handed pitcher Joe Joe Rodriguez signed with the New York Mets organization.
Burkina Faso Cardinal Calls For Support of Victims of Jihadist Attacks
Speaking to a country reeling from terrorism and internal displacement, Cardinal Philippe Ouédraogo of Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso, is calling for bringing down walls of hatred and building bridges of love.