St. Joseph’s University Brooklyn freshman softball pitcher Brooke Horn become the second pitcher in program history to throw a perfect game.
Month: April 2023
Reports: Russian Forces in Ukraine Have Seized a Roman Catholic Church
Russian forces have reportedly seized a Roman Catholic church in Ukraine, according to published accounts
Church Supports Venezuelan Indigenous Immigrants’ Struggle For Rights In Brazil, But More Help Is Needed
While millions of Venezuelans left their homeland for Brazil over the past several years, hundreds of them now face a different journey — fighting several violations of their rights.
Pope Names Members of Dicastery for Evangelization’s First Section
Pope Francis has appointed 19 people as members of the Dicastery for Evangelization’s first section and has named another 15 as consultants.
Queens Artist’s Icons at NY Church Honored with Religious Arts Award
The recent art project at The Church of St. Francis Xavier in Lower Manhattan, painted by Patricia Brintle of Queens, has received a national award from an organization that promotes stewardship of “sacred spaces.”
How Harry Belafonte and Irving Burgie Helped Popularize Caribbean Calypso Music
With the passing of Harry Belafonte at 96 years old, America has lost one of its most unique and important voices in the civil rights movement.
North Dakota Bishops Praise State’s Six-Week Abortion Ban
A six-week abortion ban signed into law April 24 by North Dakota’s Republican governor, Doug Burgum, is being hailed by the state’s Catholic bishops as an “important step toward making the state a sanctuary for life.”
U.S. Bishops Urge Officials to Tackle Root Causes of Border Crisis
With changes in U.S.-Mexico border policies on the horizon, Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso acknowledged on April 24 that uncertainty remains around what will happen, but a “significant” migration surge is likely, and help is welcome.
Silence, Prayer and A Long Tradition of Faith Nurture Black Catholic Vocations, Says Religious Sister
Black Catholic religious vocations emerge from a long tradition of faith, nurtured by silence and prayer within the life of the church, said a religious sister at an event dedicated to those vocations.
Archbishop Clarifies Remarks on Assisted Suicide in Italy
The president of the Pontifical Academy for Life affirms his opposition to euthanasia and assisted suicide but believes that to end confusion in the country, the Italian Parliament needs to make clear laws about withdrawing end-of-life care, his office said.