According to the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Catholic imagination continues to inspire – or, at least, attract the masses.
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Bishops’ Labor Day Message: Just Wages and Human Flourishing
In his 2018 Labor Day statement, Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, Fla., chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, calls for all persons to work together for just wages, which are necessary for families to flourish. A just wage is one that “not only provides for workers’ financial well-being, but fosters their social, cultural, and spiritual dimensions as individuals and members of society.”
Embattled Bishop of Buffalo Says He Won’t Resign Post
Bishop Richard J. Malone of Buffalo, N.Y., acknowledged that even though his efforts in handling sex abuse claims in the diocese seem to have “fallen short,” he would not resign despite being asked to do so by several local leaders, including Catholics.
Making Sense of McCarrick Cover-up Charges
As Pope Francis wrapped up a 32-hour visit to Ireland on Sunday, the cold, windy and rainy weather undoubtedly put a damper on the turnout. Officials had expected around a half-million people to flock to Dublin’s Phoenix Park for the concluding Mass, but in the end the Vatican said 300,000 people turned out.
Puerto Rico Is Getting Back on Its Feet, But Long Road Remains
Nearly a year ago, Hurricane Maria slammed into Puerto Rico as a category 4 storm, and afterward 11-year-old Marco Lebron’s first thought was about the monks who teach at his school, Benedictine-run San Antonio Abad School and Abbey in Humacao.
Catholic League President Responds To Clergy Sexual Abuse Crisis
Bill Donohue, president of The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, released this statement on how some Catholics are reacting to news stories about the clergy sexual abuse crisis:
WYD Cross, Icon Are Symbols Of Church’s Universality
When more than 100,000 young people gather with Pope Francis in Panama this January for World Youth Day, on prominent display will be two symbols that visited the Archdiocese of Chicago, Ill., Aug. 20. It was the first time these symbols visited Chicago. Much like the Olympic torch, the symbols make a pilgrimage to various countries leading up to World Youth Day.
Catholic Art Teacher Aims to Become Next Miss America
Wonder Woman may have helped Joanna Wicks advance to the Miss America pageant, but the reigning Miss Delaware will rely on a higher power to help her stay calm during the competition.
USCCB President Seeks Papal Audience, Answers to Former Nuncio’s Allegations
In an Aug. 27 statement, Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston also said that the questions raised by Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, former nuncio to the United States, in a letter published by two Catholic media outlets “deserve answers that are conclusive and based on evidence.”
Culinary Program Helps Former Inmates Achieve Success
Joe Dawson is learning that there’s a skill to cutting celery and it begins with how the chef’s knife is held – not by the handle but firmly above the sharpened blade.