Father Emilio J. Salerno
Author: Christine
A Faith Vocation Grows in Brooklyn
A novel that was required reading for students beginning in the 1940s was “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn” by Betty Smith. In it the character, Francie, loves her neighborhood and refers to a tree that is growing out of the concrete as the Tree of Heaven.
Nicaraguan Government Investigates Two Priests From Diocese Overseen By Imprisoned Bishop
Two priests in Nicaragua have been taken to Managua, the capital, for questioning, amid an investigation into alleged irregularities in the management of a diocesan Caritas chapter.
Mexican Priest Murdered, Archbishop Attacked
A parish priest was shot dead as he drove on a rural Mexican highway May 22, marking yet another attack in what has become the most murderous country for Catholic clergy.
Bishop Brennan Gives Commencement Invocation at St. John’s, His Alma Mater
On May 20, 1984, 21-year-old Robert Brennan graduated summa cum laude during the commencement exercise at St. John’s University in Queens. Fast forward to May 21, 2023, and now Bishop Robert Brennan was back at St. John’s, but this time to give his first commencement invocation as the bishop of the diocese.
Minnesota Enacts New Regulations, Including ‘Red Flag Law,’ to Save Lives From Gun Violence
New regulations enacted in Minnesota mark progress in addressing gun violence, but cultural and spiritual shifts are needed to stem the bloodshed, explained a Catholic policy advocate.
Nearly 2,000 Children Abused by Catholic Clergy Over Decades, Says Illinois AG report
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul released a May 23 report revealing decades of abuse by Catholic clergy against almost 2,000 children.
Women and Men Religious Mark Jubilees
Bishop Robert Brennan celebrated Mass to honor all of the Jubilarians at Immaculate Conception Center on Saturday, May 20.
Eucharistic Revival: A Call To Accompany Those With Mental Illness, Says Expert
With U.S. Catholics in the midst of a National Eucharistic Revival, the call to accompany those with mental illness is stronger than ever, a Catholic mental health counselor and researcher told OSV News.
AI Topic Draws Record Number of Participants To Media Ethics Conference at Pontifical University In Krakow
or 17 years, the media ethics conference at the Pontifical University of John Paul II in Krakow has gathered media researchers from all over the country. This year it attracted a record number of academics. The reason? The main topic was the ethics of using AI in the media space.