WASHINGTON (CNS) – The canonization cause of Archbishop Fulton Sheen has been suspended indefinitely, according to a statement issued Sept. 3 by the Diocese of Peoria, Ill., where the archbishop was born.
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New Catholic Radio Station Available in New York City
A cooperative effort between the Archdiocese of Newark, N.J., and the Diocese of Brooklyn has brought a new Catholic radio station, Relevant Radio, to the metropolitan area.
Religious Leaders to Bridge Police, People
Finding ways to heal and strengthen relations between police and local communities was the focus and goal of a gathering of faith leaders hosted by Cardinal Timothy Dolan at the request of Mayor Bill de Blasio this month.
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio was among a dozen religious leaders from across the city that met privately for two hours inside the cardinal’s Manhattan residence Aug. 21.
City to Issue ID Cards
Mayor Bill DiBlasio came to the steps of the Grand Army Plaza branch of the Brooklyn Public Library to sign into law the bill establishing a Municipal ID card for New York City.
Fight For Schools Doesn’t Break
School may not have been in session, but the fight to get relieve from the high cost of education goes on.
State Bishops Cite Failure of Leadership in Albany
As the Legislative session concluded in Albany, N.Y., Gov. Andrew Cuomo called it “a very productive week,” but the N.Y.S. Catholic Conference chided Cuomo and the legislature for failing to provide tax credits to people who donate to private school scholarship agencies.
New York’s Bishops Support More Penalties for Human Trafficking
The New York State Catholic Conference has issued its support for legislation that would increase penalties for and facilitate prosecution of those who buy and sell sex slaves in the human trafficking industry in New York State.
Caminata – Jornadistas Display Faith on The Streets of Manhattan
Hundreds of youth came together in an act of faith and sacrifice on Holy Saturday to bring the message of Christ to different communities and cultures.
Bishop Scharfenberger Wants to Be with People
ALBANY, N.Y. (CNS) – A bishop’s daily schedule is packed with Masses and meetings, phone calls and confirmation ceremonies, answering correspondence and dealing with crises. But Catholics in the Albany Diocese may also glimpse their new bishop dishing up dinner at a soup kitchen.
Bishop’s Late Nephew Predicted His Elevation
by Marie Elena Giossi As they celebrate the blessing of having a bishop in the family, Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger’s loved ones can’t help but wonder if there was some heavenly petitioning behind his appointment. On the morning of the announcement, Dr. Dennis Scharfenberger, a Warwick, N.Y.-based family physician, received word via a 6 a.m. […]
