St. John’s University basketball coach Rick Pitino had his office on campus burglarized by two individuals who made off with sports memorabilia and personal items, according to police and sources.
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A New Incorruptible? Diocese Finds Sister Wilhelmina’s Body Seems to Have Not Decomposed
Bishop James V. Johnston of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, Missouri, released results of the investigation by medical experts into Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster’s incorruptibility in a press release on the diocesan website Aug. 22, the feast of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Vatican Stamp Celebrates U.S.-Holy See Diplomatic Relations
A new Vatican postage stamp celebrates the 40th anniversary of full diplomatic relations between the United States and the Holy See.
Walz Pledges ‘Commitment to the Common Good’ During DNC speech
Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minn., pledged a “commitment to the common good,” in remarks to the Democratic National Convention Aug. 21 as he formally accepted his party’s nomination for vice president.
Lourdes Pilgrimage Was Transformative
I have been an active member of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish for the past 36 years. I was deeply honored to participate in our pilgrimage to Lourdes, France, to celebrate our parish’s 100th anniversary. Lourdes holds a special place in the hearts of Catholics worldwide, and this journey was a profound way for us to mark a century of faith and community.
Papal Trip Will Offer Singaporeans a Message of Hope, Cardinal Says
With Pope Francis’s sweeping visit to Asia less than two weeks away, Singapore’s cardinal has said the trip will be an opportunity to send a clear message on issues such as artificial intelligence and the environment and to showcase the diversity and history of the Church in Asia.
Examining How to Form a Eucharistic Spirituality
Today, in our proclamation of sacred Scripture, we conclude this brief, five week excursus into John’s Gospel. As we’ve mentioned, the Gospel readings in the Year B liturgical cycle are normally taken from the Evangelist Mark, but for the summer, we take a break to delve into the eucharistic-themed sixth chapter of the Johannine Gospel.
McGivney’s Everlasting Charitable Impact
Last week, the Catholic faith celebrated two important dates in the religious calendar. The first was the Feast of the Assumption, marking the day Mother Mary’s body and soul was assumed into heavenly glory to be reunited with her Son. The second was the celebration of the feast day for Blessed Michael McGivney — the founder of the Knights of Columbus.
Letters to the Editor Week of August 24, 2024
Willie Mays – A Baseball Legend and a Great Man, 9-11 Plea Deal Revoked, Father Lauder’s Column, ‘Lord, It Is Good to Give Thanks To You,’ Psalm 92
Parishes Respond With Prayer, Outreach Amid Historic Northeast Floods
Catholics in Connecticut are working to help those impacted by what one lawmaker described as “historic, unprecedented flooding” Aug. 18-19 that took two lives and forced hundreds to flee for safety.