I’d like to say a word for the angels. Especially the ones whom I lovingly call the “blue-collar workers” of the heavenly host.
Month: September 2023
Blaze Ignited by Fireworks Kills Dozens at Iraqi Wedding Reception
A fire that seemed to be set off by fireworks at a Christian wedding in Iraq, just outside the city of Mosul, killed at least 100 people and injured at least 150 more Sept. 27.
Former Virginia Bank Branch Is Reborn as a Catholic Church
Like it was yesterday, Mike Marshall recalls rolling out of bed one day in 2013, and, as if a loudspeaker had gone off, he knew God was telling him to build a Catholic church in Crozet, Virginia, an outpost of just over 9,000 souls.
Crossing Guard Hit by Car at ‘Dangerous Corner’ Near Queens Catholic School
A school crossing guard stationed near Our Lady of Hope Catholic Academy was struck by a car and seriously injured Tuesday, Sept. 26, at an intersection close to the school that parents charge is a dangerous crossing for their children.
First Co-Cathedral Established in British Isles
The Isle of Man, a small British Crown Dependency located between Ireland and Great Britain, will receive a Catholic cathedral for the first time in the predominantly Anglican island’s history.
Checking in: New Chapel at LaGuardia Delayed, Again, Until 2024
The long-delayed quest for an interfaith chapel at LaGuardia Airport — at one time estimated to be accomplished by the end of this year — won’t take flight until sometime next year, airline officials have indicated.
Quebec Bishop With Two Dioceses Says Merger Likely Is on the Horizon
A recent Vatican decision to merge the Canadian Dioceses of Amos and Rouyn-Noranda “in persona episcopi” (“in the person of the bishop”) is the first step toward an eventual complete merger of the dioceses, according to the bishop who now leads both.
Rome Readies for Pregame Frenzy Ahead of the Super Bowl of Synods
As Americans know well, the Super Bowl is no longer just a football game. It’s an entire fortnight of pre-game festivities, collectively creating one of the most frenzied periods on the country’s annual calendar.
The Priest Who Championed Freedom for Cuba Is Honored in NY by the Island’s Communist Leader
Father Félix Varela — the Cuban exile who 200 years ago landed in Manhattan to serve marginalized immigrants — received honors on Sept. 23 from the man who leads the national government and communist party of Cuba.
Religious Internships Expose Young Catholics to Faith-Related Experiences
It will always be a point of pride for Peter Paolo that he interned at the United Nations headquarters this past summer. At age 22, he was able to overcome the initial awe he felt when he first walked into the hallowed halls of the famed intergovernmental peacekeeping organization and focus on holding down a job there.