Marking the six-month anniversary of the start of Russia’s war against Ukraine, Pope Francis renewed his appeal for prayers for an end to “the horror of war.”
Author: Christine
Four Nuns Kidnapped en Route to Mass in Nigeria
Four Catholic nuns were kidnapped in southeast Nigeria Aug. 21 while traveling to a Mass in a nearby state.
Miami Archbishop Predicts Nicaragua Government Will Fail in Assault On Church
Miami’s archbishop celebrated Mass Monday for the freedom of a Nicaraguan bishop arbitrarily arrested last Friday, following two weeks of detention in the curia.
In Note to Nuns, Pope Says He is Doing Everything He Can For Ukraine
Pope Francis said he is doing everything he can for Ukraine, saying the world was witnessing “cruelty.”
Bishop’s Golf Classic Redo Tees Off Today to Support Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School
After taking a mulligan due to inclement weather last month, the much-anticipated 27th Bishop’s Golf Classic is set to take place Monday, August 22, and is sure to be a round to remember.
The Importance and the Necessity for Discipline
Whenever I have had the oppor- tunity to talk about vocations to the priesthood, or my own personal vo- cation to the priesthood, one of the common questions that would arise is, “How long does it take to become a priest?” The answer to that ques- tion of course is varied.
God’s Love Comes Before Good Works Are Performed
Usually I start preparing my Sunday homily by looking over the three readings. All the readings are the inspired word of God and therefore are very special. I believe they have a special power to enlighten us and move us to action.
Migrants Are People, Not Political Pawns
The war of words between Mayor Eric Adams and Texas Governor Greg Abbott over the busing of migrants from the Texas-Mexico border to New York City began as petty politicking but is now bordering on the obscene.
Obituaries, Week of Aug. 20, 2022
Father William F. Mullan ;Brother John Dunbar, S.C.
The Bounty of Ordinary Times
Do your summer plans include planting a garden? To my mind, gardening is one of the most hopeful acts of joy, and joyful acts of hope, that I have seen.