Pope Francis has appointed two Washington archdiocesan priests, Msgr. Juan R. Esposito-Garcia and Father Evelio Menjivar-Ayala, as auxiliary bishops of their archdiocese.
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Priests For Life Head Says Vatican Didn’t Tell Him Directly He Was Laicized
In a live morning broadcast on Twitter Dec. 18, Father Frank Pavone, national director of Priests for Life, said he was not told directly by the Vatican that he has been laicized.
Only in Print: Jersey Man on Mission to Raise Money, Awareness for Homeless Veterans
Tommy Pasquale is a walking example of a multi-tasker — literally.
Mother Shares Her Story of Finding God After Tragic Sandy Hook Shooting
Jennifer Hubbard began Dec. 14, 2012, with her routine just like any other day.
Early Funeral Arrangements Help Assure Post-Death Wishes Are Respected
Once a loved one dies, perhaps the biggest question becomes: What is an appropriate funeral, and how should it be carried out? In some cases, that question has been addressed in advance, but in other cases, it hasn’t.
Spirituality Is Replacing Religion For Many People
Father Joseph Gibino was teaching theology at St. John’s University in the late 1990s when he noticed students shifting their views on spirituality.
More States Are Telling Parents: You Have A Real Choice in Schools
Playing on the moniker “the great resignation” that’s described a dwindling workforce in certain industries, Jim Rigg has dubbed the past two years “the great registration” for Catholic schools, and expanding school choice programs are a big reason why.
‘O Holy Night’ Tops All Hymns Used In Churches in December, According to Poll
The Christmas carol “O Holy Night” ranked first in a list of hymns most played in December at Christian churches in the United States.
USPS ‘Virgin and Child’ Stamp Features One of World’s Most Revered Images
Every two years the U.S. Postal Service issues a traditional first-class Christmas stamp showing Mary and Jesus, and this year’s stamp features an oil-on-panel painting from the first half of the 16th century titled “Virgin and Child.”
Supreme Court Appears Ready to Support Web Designer in Free Speech Case
In a case examining the scope of free speech protected by the First Amendment, the Supreme Court Dec. 5 ultimately seemed to favor a broad view of free speech.