October’s general assembly in Rome for the Catholic Church’s Synod of Bishops on synodality aims to address human reality — not abstractions — in order to more effectively share Jesus Christ and his Gospel with others, said Bishop Daniel E. Flores, a U.S. member of the global assembly’s preparatory commission.
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Fortified by Eucharist, U.S. Catholic Priest Negotiates ‘Fragile’ Haiti Gang Truce
A Philadelphia-born priest has negotiated a truce among several gang leaders in Haiti, inviting them to “work hard to end violence” in the troubled nation.
Motivating Contemporary College Students to Read
I cannot guess how many hours I have delayed before writing this week’s column. Actually it has been not only a matter of hours but a matter of days. Three or four times I sat down to start the column but gave up rather quickly.
Obituaries, Week of September 16, 2023
Sister Patricia Marie Rutter, CSJ, Sister Teresa Ryan, CSJ
Catholic Activists Call on Congress to Fully Fund Migrant Services for ‘Common Good’
Catholic activists called on Congress to ensure funding for migrant services is protected in upcoming appropriations bills at a Sept. 13 event near the U.S. Capitol.
Straightforward Approach To Dealing With Conflict
Forgiveness is a complex aspect of human relationships. As we navigate through life, we often face situations where we must choose to forgive or hold onto grudges. The Scriptures of Sirach 27:30-28:7, St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans 14:7-9, and Matthew 18:21-35 tackle the topic of forgiveness, emphasizing its depth and importance.
Back to School: The Catholic Way
This week’s edition of The Tablet celebrates the reopening of the Diocese of Brooklyn’s schools and Catholic academies. As the children return to school, we are seeing a renaissance in Catholic education, from growing enrollment numbers compared to pre-pandemic rosters to enhanced curriculum in many of the Catholic high schools within the diocese.
Letters to the Editor Week of September 16, 2023
Response to St. Joseph’s Hall, Thank God the USA Got the Bomb First, ‘On the Block’ Broadcast Time, Thank you Bishop Emeritus DiMarzio, Salesian Sisters in the Family, Please Never Forget 9/11
Bush Says Reauthorizing PEPFAR is Pro-Life, Saving Millions from HIV/AIDS
Former President George W. Bush in an opinion piece for The Washington Post published Sept. 13 made his case for the reauthorization of PEPFAR, the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, calling that program pro-life — despite claims to the contrary from some pro-life advocates who have expressed concern some of the program’s funds could be diverted to pay for abortions.
New Mexico Public Health Order’s Gun Ban Not ‘A Threat to Constitution,’ Says Archbishop
A New Mexico archbishop said the state’s temporary ban on openly carrying firearms in and around Albuquerque is not “a threat to the Constitution.”
