The 262nd New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade stepped off from the front of the cathedral that bears his name, following a Mass celebrated by New York Archbishop Cardinal Timothy Dolan before a sanctuary packed with Catholic clergy, local dignitaries, religious, representatives of the military, and faithful.
Author: Christine
Pro-Life Organization Says Promoting Abortion Is Hidden Agenda For Women’s Rights Groups
An international Catholic pro-life organization is warning that the West’s fight against gender-based violence in Africa has a hidden agenda of promoting abortion.
Biden Issues Executive Order On Guns, Calls On Congress To Reduce Gun Violence
President Joe Biden announced March 14 he would sign an executive order aiming to increase the number of background checks on prospective gun buyers, as well as measures to promote red flag laws and the secure storage of firearms.
Let Us Not Only See, But Perceive Our Faith
I recall being in fifth grade at Holy Name of Jesus School in Windsor Ter¬race when my teacher told my parents that I was having some problems reading what was written on the blackboard.
The Important Relationship Between Faith and the Arts
It is fascinating to me that this series of columns on the relationship between faith and the arts has turned out to be a delightful trip down memory lane.
Nicaraguan President Ortega Is ‘Unbalanced’
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has long been a persecutor of the Catholic Church in the Central American country, and the communist leader recently stepped up his attacks.
Letters to the Editor Week of Mar. 18, 2023
Financial Transparency; Chasing Church News
Obituaries, Week of Mar. 18, 2023
Sister Mary Kenneth Lane, CSJ
Albany Diocese Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
The Diocese of Albany, New York, announced March 15 that it has filed for bankruptcy reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
Don’t Be Afraid to Stand Up for Faith
I recently was a member of the New York State Legislature, where I represented around 130,000 people. I am also a practicing Catholic. Part of the reason I decided not to run for re-election after six years in office was the fact that remaining in the State Legislature prevented me from truly devoting myself to picking up my cross and following Christ.
