Officials for the supervisory congregation engage in a process for certify- ing relics as outlined in the Church’s Canon Law.
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New Director of Eucharistic Congress Shares His Vision
The newly appointed executive director of the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress, Tim Glemkowski, said he envisions the event as a powerful moment of “unity and communion as a Church, that leads to a renewed mission in a public witness,” which changes lives and hearts, and propels the Church into the future.
Cops Capture Subway Shooting Suspect
Police have nabbed the suspect who went on a shooting rampage on a Brooklyn subway train, authorities said. The suspect, identified by police as Frank R. James, 62, was arrested Wednesday — the day after the shootings — in the East Village following a stabbing incident.
St. Anselm’s Man Jumps to Help Victims in Subway Shooting
Connor Armstrong, who lives in Bay Ridge, was on the ill-fated N train when a gunman opened fire Tuesday morning. He recalled the moments of terror he and other straphangers faced immediately after the attack.
St. Michael’s Pastor Reacts To Subway Attack Near His Sunset Park Church
As the news unfolded about a subway attack Tuesday morning, Father Fulgencio Gutierrez, pastor of St. Michael’s Church, started to pray. His church is located just six blocks from where the shooting took place.
Maryland Lawmakers Override Governor’s Veto of Expansive Abortion Bill
Calling it “a sad day for women’s health and safety in Maryland,” the Maryland Catholic Conference strongly criticized the state’s General Assembly for overriding Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto of a bill that will now become law and greatly expand abortion access in the state.
‘Father Stu’ Chronicles Rollercoaster Journey From Boxer to Priest
When Mark Wahlberg dove into the story of Father Stuart Long, he said what stood out was the way a previously agnostic man and his family — resistant to God after the death of their brother and son — were transformed by the Catholic faith.
Supply Chain Issues, Rising Prices Pose Hurdles for Lenten Fish Fries
The supply chain issues and rising prices that have snarled businesses across the country also have had an impact on the ever-popular Lenten fish fries in the Diocese of Nashville.
Only In Print: The Old Rugged Cross
Most people recognize these as the opening lines of the popular hymn, “The Old Rugged Cross” which was written by George Bennard in 1912 and has since been recorded by hundreds of Christian artists across almost every genre of music.
Senate Confirms Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court
In a 53-47 vote, the U.S. Senate April 7 confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, making her the first Black woman to fill that role.