The working document for the October, 2014 extraordinary Synod of Bishops offers a picture of the Catholic Church today struggling to preach the Gospel and transmit moral teachings amid a “widespread cultural, social and spiritual crisis” of the family.
WASHINGTON (CNS) – In a June 26 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that 35-foot buffer zones around abortion clinics – meant to keep demonstrators away – violates First Amendment rights.
In a narrowly tailored 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court June 30 said closely held companies may be exempted from a government requirement to include contraceptives in employee health insurance coverage under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA).
Political and religious leaders encouraged Americans to promote traditional marriage with truth and love at the second annual March for Marriage.
Speakers addressing the U.S. bishops on the second day of their spring general assembly in New Orleans urged them to continue their ministry of caring for those in need – reach out in a special way to couples and families.
An annual tradition at St. Josaphat Church in Bayside is the Mass and neighborhood procession of the Padre Pio Prayer Group. Another tradition is that Bishop Frank Caggiano usually is the main celebrant.
WASHINGTON (CNS) – The Supreme Court June 16 said the Susan B. Anthony List, a pro-life political advocacy group, can sue the state of Ohio over a law that bars false statements about candidates during election campaigns.
LANSING, Mich. (CNS) – The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals lifted a temporary injunction that had stopped enforcement of the federal contraceptive mandate against several Catholic entities in Michigan and Tennessee while they pursued further appeals of the mandate.
PHOENIX (CNS) – Clergy, religious and laity jammed into St. Catherine of Sienna parish in Phoenix for a standing-room-only funeral Mass for Father Kenneth Walker June 16.
by Marie Elena Giossi “Christ, be our light! Shine in your Church gathered today” were the words that echoed through St. Andrew Avellino Church, Flushing, as the parish came together to close its centennial year on Sunday, June 1. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio was the main celebrant of the 10:30 a.m. Mass, which was the culmination […]
