Give a call over to Msgr. McClancy M.H.S., East Elmhurst, these days, and you’ll hear the voice message thank you for calling the “Home of the Crusaders and Lady Crusaders.” That’s right, the 2012-2013 Lady Crusaders will be part of the first-ever co-ed class at McClancy since the school’s founding by the Brothers of the […]
As the school year begins, new teachers are ready to jump into gear! Ninety-four new teachers gathered together with officials from the diocesan Office of the Superintendent on Aug. 28, at the Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston, for a two-day orientation to help prepare them for teaching in the Catholic schools and academies. “To be a […]
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – In an effort to comply more fully with international standards against financial criminal activity, the Vatican has hired an outside expert in combating money laundering and financing terrorism. Rene Brulhart, a 40-year-old Swiss international lawyer, started working as a consultant to the Vatican in September on “all matters related to anti-money […]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (CNS) – Bishop Robert W. Finn of Kansas City-St. Joseph was convicted Sept. 6 of one count of failing to report suspected child abuse and acquitted on another count in a brief bench trial. Jackson County Circuit Judge John M. Torrence issued the verdict and quickly set and suspended a sentence of […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (CNS) – Buttons were available at the Democrats for Life of America forum during the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte. “Do We Count?” the button asks. The forum was an effort by pro-life Democrats to examine the question: “Can you be pro-life in a pro-choice party?” The answer to both questions was […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (CNS) – The Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) mandate that would force many religious institutions to provide free contraceptives against their consciences is illegal, former U.S. Rep. Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) said Sept. 4 during a meeting of pro-life Democrats. During debate over the legislation that would become the 2010 Patient Protection […]
Today, as we debate the role of government with a presidential election approaching, it is important to understand what light our own social teaching casts on the role and limitations of state authority. We condone neither anarchy nor tyranny. The government has its legitimate functions. Solidarity and subsidiarity are the foundational pillars ensuring an appropriate […]
Here’s a look at The Tablet’s annual Great Irish Fair special pullout section that appeared in the Sept. 8 issue of the newspaper. Click on an individual story to read more. Below is a list of important times and locations for the fair as well as a breakdown of the musical performances and activities. The […]
Saturday, Sept. 15 Main Stage Eddie Deacy 11:30 p.m. Celtic Justice 12:30 p.m. Jameson’s Revenge 1:30 p.m. Buckley Step Dancers 3 p.m. Shillelagh Law 3:30 p.m. Pipers 5:30 p.m. Unforgettable Fire 6-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 Main Stage Band of Rogues 11:30 p.m. Andy Cooney 1 p.m. O’Malley Dancers 3 p.m. Derek Warfield and The […]
Auxiliary Bishop Joseph M. Sullivan will concelebrate 10 a.m. Mass by the main gate on Saturday, Sept. 15. Mass will also be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 16. The second annual 5K Race/Run/Walk on the Riegelmann Boardwalk begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15. A separate area at the fairgrounds will be […]
