Shayla Elm has gathered a trove of memories from her first five weeks along the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage’s southern route.
Author: Christine
Supreme Court Upholds Gun Ban for Domestic Abusers
The Supreme Court June 21 upheld a federal ban on the possession of firearms by domestic abusers, rejecting an argument that the ban violated the Second Amendment.
Safeguarding: Church Must Place Disabled Persons at Center, Experts Say
To prevent abuse across the board, the Catholic Church must place disabled persons at the center of its safeguarding efforts and ministry, speakers said at an international safeguarding conference in Rome.
Louisiana Public Schools Must Post Ten Commandments, Other Historical Documents
Public school classrooms in Louisiana will now be required to display the Ten Commandments by the start of 2025 as part of a new educational reform law signed by Gov. Jeff Landry.
Fifty-Three Years, But Worth the Wait!
It only took 53 years to happen, but it was certainly worth the wait. Father Randy Nguyen, ordained a priest for the Diocese of Brooklyn on Saturday, June 1, celebrated his first Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday, June 2, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Astoria.
Please Help Those With Mental Health Struggles
The Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska, has a brave and honest shepherd in Bishop James Conley. His pastoral letter on mental health, titled “The Human Condition: Hope in the Cross and Resurrection,” addresses several aspects of mental health from a Catholic perspective. In this letter, Bishop Conley shares his own struggles with anxiety and depression, providing a personal and relatable context. He describes his experiences with medication, therapy, and a sabbatical for treatment, highlighting the importance of seeking help.
Letters to the Editor Week of June 22, 2024
Response to Potential SUNY Downstate Closure, Diverse Catholic Voices, Excellent Scripture Column, Not Celebrating This Month
Biden Executive Action Increases Protections for Noncitizen Spouses, Children of U.S. Citizens
The Biden administration June 18 announced an executive action that allows certain noncitizen spouses and children of U.S. citizens to apply for lawful permanent residency without first having to leave the country, as they were previously required to do.
Vatican Accuses Former U.S. Nuncio of Schism, Begins Trial
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of Faith has begun an extrajudicial penal trial to determine if Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, former nuncio to the United States, is guilty of schism, the archbishop said on social media.
Catholic Schools Night 2024 Features ‘Scholars vs. Collars’ Softball Game and a Student Awards Ceremony
DeSales Media, in conjunction with the Diocese of Brooklyn, will host a celebration of Catholic schools in Brooklyn and Queens Friday, June 21, 2024, starting at 6 p.m. at Maimonides Park, 1904 Surf Avenue in Coney Island.