As the U.S. government continues releasing information about unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs), the Catholic Church has been asking its own questions — for far longer than most people realize.
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Father Gibino Wants to Believe: Brooklyn Priest Says If UFOs Exist, They Are Part of God’s Creation
Father Joseph Gibino says he does not know if UFOs are real. Still, he’s open to the possibility, even though the Church has no official dogma on life beyond Earth.
How a NY Bishop Fought for Catholic Equality and Founded a School System
In the mid-1800s, Archbishop John Hughes, AKA “Dagger John” earned the reputation of an “intellectual pugilist” for pushing back against the anti-Catholicism in New York City. His efforts resulted in the parochial school system of today.
The History of Catholic’s Pursuit of Religious Liberty in the US
As this story looks at the history of religious freedom for Catholics in the U.S., it’s important to note that the anti-Catholic views of the earliest settlers informed the anti-Catholic undercurrents that have existed throughout the nation’s history.
Diocese of Brooklyn Mass of Consecration to Sacred Heart of Jesus Stirs Hopes for Peace
On June 12, the Diocese of Brooklyn joined a nationwide effort to consecrate the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus for the country’s 250th birthday. Msgr. Joseph Grimaldi, the vicar general for the diocese, celebrated Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of St. James.
To Mark 250 Years of American Independence, Visit These Revolutionary War Sites in the Diocese of Brooklyn
If you live in the Diocese of Brooklyn, you don’t have to read history books to learn about the American Revolution. History is right on your doorstep. Brooklyn neighborhoods served as the backdrop of the Battle of Brooklyn on Aug. 27, 1776, — the first battle of the Revolutionary War.
U.S. Bishops’ Spring Public Meeting Culminates With Charter Vote, Consecration to Sacred Heart
The second day of public sessions at the U.S. bishops’ spring plenary culminated with the much anticipated consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus during a late afternoon Mass June 11 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe.
Child Protection, Sainthood Causes, World Youth Day on US Bishops’ Spring Meeting Agenda
Headlining the June 10 public session of the U.S. bishops’ spring plenary in Orlando were addresses by the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the new apostolic nuncio to the United States, along with a preliminary presentation on proposed updates to the bishops’ landmark document on protection policies for children and minors.
Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus: 6 Things You Need to Know Ahead of the U.S. Consecration
By Tablet Staff (OSV News) – As the U.S. bishop prepare to consecrate the United States to Jesus’ Sacred Heart June 11 during their spring meeting in Orlando, Florida, here are six things to know about devotion to the Sacred Heart. 1. The devotion has ancient roots. When the Roman soldier struck the crucified Jesus with […]
Despite Risks, Jesuit ‘Circuit Rider’ Boldly Shared the Faith in Colonial America, and NYC
Jesuit missionaries, like Father Ferdinand Farmer, rode horseback deep into the colonial frontier to celebrate Mass with isolated pockets of Catholics. But because of entrenched anti-Catholic laws, they had to be secret about it.