What’s Next for the Migrants?, Fourth of July Fireworks, For Those Who Cherish Freedom,
Author: Christine
Obituaries, Week of July 15, 2023
Sister Carole Anne Lessard, CSJ
What Can We Learn From Father Swamy?
We have just commemorated the second anniversary of the custodial martyrdom and institutionalized murder of Jesuit Father Stan Swamy on July 5.
Special Forces, Weapons Embargo Needed to Rescue Haiti, Says Leading Haitian-American Priest
A leading Haitian-American pastor based in the U.S. said he agrees with a U.N. specialist that international special forces along with a weapons embargo are needed to stop Haiti’s further slide as a failed state.
Biden Declares State of Emergency in Vermont; Floods Close Highways, Ruins Homes, Businesses
Torrential rains brought up to 9 inches of rain to the Green Mountain State July 10, leaving Vermont highways closed, roads eroded, homes and businesses flooded and emergencies declared.
Awards to Honor Nuns as ‘Unsung Heroes’ in Fight Against Human Trafficking
This fall, several organizations are banding together to recognize what they’re calling the “unsung heroes” in the fight against modern slavery and human trafficking, by offering an award to three women religious engaged in anti-trafficking efforts.
Arrests Made Saturday in Two Incidents at Catholic Churches in Diocese
On Saturday, July 8, parishioners at Resurrection Church in Gerritsen Beach, Brooklyn, caught a man spray painting a statue of Mary and handed him over to police, diocese officials said.
Pope Names 21 New Cardinals, Including an American and His Envoy to the U.S.
Pope Francis announced Sunday that he will hold a consistory for the creation of 21 new cardinals at the end of September, with the recipients including several key allies and two figures of special interest to the United States.
‘Sound of Freedom’ Outpaces ‘Indiana Jones’ on July 4th Debut
In a surprising turn of events at the Independence Day box office “Sound of Freedom” defeated the latest installment of the Indiana Jones franchise, “The Dial of Destiny.”
Catholic Leaders Call for Prayer, Action After Wave of July 4 Holiday Shootings Across Us
Catholic leaders throughout the country are calling for prayer and action after gun violence scarred the July 4 holiday weekend in several states.
