Pope Francis condemned the actions of Islamic State militants in Iraq, saying that persecuting Christians and other minorities “seriously offends God and seriously offends humanity.”
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Sinise Tells Knights About Path to Faith
Actor Gary Sinise was a guest speaker at the Knights of Columbus’ 132nd Supreme Convention. More than 2,000 Knights, their families and Church leaders attended the fraternal organization’s Aug. 5-7 convention in Orlando.
Pope Lifts Suspension Of Nicaragua’s D’Escoto
Pope Francis has lifted the suspension of Maryknoll Father Miguel D’Escoto Brockmann, who was ordered 29 years ago to stop exercising his priestly ministry because he refused to give up his political position in Nicaragua’s Sandinista government.
Archbishop Says Pope Is Coming to US
by Nancy Wiechec FARGO, N.D. (CNS) – Philadelphia Archbishop Charles J. Chaput said Pope Francis has accepted his invitation to attend the World Meeting of Families in the U.S. next year, even though the Philadelphia Archdiocese still has not received official confirmation from the Vatican. Archbishop Chaput made the announcement July 24 before giving his […]
Back to School 2014 – Latin and Greek Program Debuts in Schools, Academies
By Anthony Biscione This fall, seven schools and nine academies will enrich their school curriculum with the Latin and Greek Roots Challenge Program. The interactive, fun and schoolwide program is designed to introduce students to Latin and Greek roots and their meanings. Developed by parents John and Maureen Riley, it gives students the discipline to […]
Back to School 2014 – Bishop Kearney Student Admires Teacher as a Role Model
It’s a tradition at Bishop Kearney H.S., Bensonhurst, for each freshman to write about a teacher who has made a difference in her life. These teachers are invited to a reception in their honor, during the spring semester. Students are excited to have the opportunity to thank those who have supported and inspired them in […]
Back to School 2014 – Teaching with Love at St. Bernard School
St. Bernard School, Mill Basin, seeks to provide a quality Catholic education for its children. The school educates the whole child through programs forming the spiritual, intellectual, social, psychological and physical development of its students. Through the religious education program, the school strives to develop a well-rounded Catholic personality, which will be reflected by respect […]
100 Years of HeartShare: A Century of Caring (with slideshow)
HeartShare Human Services of New York celebrated the its centennial anniversary with a block party July 12 on the MetroTech Commons in Downtown Brooklyn.
Theology of the Body Congress Draws Youth
More than 700 people – many of them young people – from 40 states and 12 countries gathered in Philadelphia from July 9 to 11 for the International Theology of the Body Congress.
Jesuits Keep Afghanistan Schools Open, Despite Missing Director
Jesuit Refugee Service is keeping half a dozen schools in troubled Afghanistan running despite no trace of its coordinator in Afghanistan, who was kidnapped in early June.