Arriving in a wheelchair instead of walking with his cane, Pope Francis began his weekly general audience by telling visitors and pilgrims, “I’m still a bit sick,” so an aide would read his prepared text.
Month: February 2024
Long Island Nuns Run Immigration Clinic to Assist Job-Seeking Migrants
Sister Eileen McCann, CSJ, is a retired immigration attorney, but these days she is working harder than she has in years. She’s using her expertise and familiarity with the complexities of the U.S. immigration system to assist migrants with asylum applications that would allow them to stay in the country and work.
Three ‘Human Calculators’ Emerged Winners in 2024 Diocesan Schools’ Math Bee
Middle school Catholic students from across the diocese faced off in the annual Math Bee, putting their quick-thinking skills to the test. After winning at their respective schools, 30 students from sixth to eighth grade came together in Father Dooley Hall at St. Helen Academy on Tuesday, Feb. 27.
‘Cabrini’ Shows Patron Saint of Immigrants Living ‘Life in Hope’
Mention the word “masterpiece” and one could get eyed for exaggeration, yet one group of filmmakers believe they hit the mark with their biopic about Francesca Xavier Cabrini, patron saint of immigrants. “Cabrini,” distributed by Angel Studios, opens in theaters on March 8, International Women’s Day.
Suspected Poisoning of Priest’s Chalice Linked to Italian Mafia
During the evening Mass on Feb. 24, Father Felice Palamara, a parish priest in Cessaniti, a village in south Italy, found himself once again targeted by the ‘Ndrangheta, a notorious criminal organization operating primarily in Calabria, the southern region of Italy often referred to as the “toe.”
Hundreds Of ‘Rescued Relics’ Are On Display For Veneration at NJ Church
Joseph Santoro has recognized the importance of Catholic relics since he was just a teenager in Williamsburg. His Italian great-grandparents maintained devotion to several saints while attending Our Lady of Mount Carmel, and he was still in high school when he was given his first relic at the Shrine of St. John Neumann.
Activist Nun Leads Push to Delay Execution of Texas Death Row Inmate
Sister Helen Prejean, a longtime activist against the death penalty, is leading a campaign to delay the scheduled execution of Texas death row inmate Ivan Cantu on Feb. 28.
Catholics Must Have Religious Liberty to ‘Meet Migrants’ Basic Human Needs,’ Bishops Say
The ability of Catholic and other faith-based groups to “meet migrants’ basic human needs” at the U.S.-Mexico border is a religious liberty issue and must be defended, U.S. bishops said in recent statements.
Priest, 6 Religious Brothers, Lay Teacher Kidnapped in Haiti in Another Wave of Violence
As the wave of violence torments gang-decimated Haiti, six male religious, a lay teacher and a priest were kidnapped in two separate incidents Feb. 23 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s capital.
Bonds of Family Strong for Xaverian Clipper Sports Sisters
When we think of sports sisters, the immediate thought is Venus and Serena Williams. Their journey in sports began at such a young age, and they honed their craft throughout the years.