More concerning news was released last week out of Washington, D.C., and Springfield, Massachusetts, that affects Catholics and their relationship with our federal and local governments.
Author: Christine
In Wildfires Aftermath, Bishop of Honolulu Works to Return Displaced Children to School
As Hawaii continues to grapple with the devastating aftermath of the wildfires on the island of Maui, the Diocese of Honolulu is doing what it can to support the victims and is working to make returning to school possible for young students in the upcoming weeks.
New Orleans Archdiocese Pushes Back as Investigative Report Alleges Mishandled Abuse Cases
The Archdiocese of New Orleans and Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond are pushing back against a newspaper’s investigative report claiming they mishandled several claims of clerical abuse.
Vatican investment office reports $35 million profit for 2022
The Vatican investment office made 32.27 million euros (about $35.2 million) in profit in 2022 and contributed the entire amount to the Vatican’s operating budget, said Bishop Nunzio Galantino, president of the Administration of the Patrimony of the Holy See.
Syrian People ‘Again Forgotten,’ Say Humanitarian Workers Six months After Quake
Six months after the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria, Catholic aid organizations are expressing special concern and providing help particularly for the residents of northwestern Syria who they say face greater isolation from international assistance.
‘Like A Miracle,’ Catholic Church on Maui Survives Killer Wildfire
Amid the ashen rubble on Hawaii’s island of Maui from the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century, a Catholic Church miraculously survived.
The Profound Significance of Mary’s Assumption into Heaven
Yes, Tuesday, Aug. 15, the solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into heaven (and the patronal feast of the Diocese of Trenton), is a holy day of obligation. Catholics are obliged to attend Mass either on the vigil (the evening before) or on the day itself.
Former Hunter Professor in Possible Plea Deal for Threatening Reporter
A former art professor at Manhattan’s Hunter College charged in May with menacing and harassment of a reporter following an incident where she had confronted pro-life students at the college, could strike a plea deal with Bronx prosecutors.
‘We Cannot Remain Silent’: Ohio Archbishop Urges Catholics to Reject Abortion Amendment
Cincinnati Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr has urged Catholics to reject a Nov. 7 ballot initiative on abortion he called an “extraordinary and dangerous attempt to radically reshape Ohio through a constitutional amendment that does nothing to aid women or promote life.”
Pope Again Prays for Maui Victims, Makes Appeal for Migration Reform
After leading the recitation of the Angelus prayer Aug. 13, Pope Francis again assured the people of Hawaii of his prayers.
