by Richard Slizeski
The first Labor Day was held in New York City on Nov. 5, 1882. Its purpose was to celebrate the labor movement’s social and economic achievement that contributed to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our country.
Up Front and Personal
Administration Cuts Back On Young Immigrants
by Christopher White
On the same day that Pope Francis called for an end to the “collective and arbitrary” expulsion of migrants, the U.S. bishops expressed their deep disappointment in President Donald Trump’s decision to end the parole processing system for minors seeking to enter the United States through the Central American Minors (CAM) program.
Holy Stuff! They’re Better Known As Sacramentals
It was during renovations to our house that a young worker came across a large box filled with religious articles. The young man examined the contents for a moment, and then asked, “Hey, lady, where should I put this box of holy stuff?”
Remembering Former Director of Black Ministry
A few days after attending the National Black Catholic Congress, which was attended by over 2,000 delegates representing the African Diasporas from the United States and some dioceses representing Africa, the Caribbean, the military and Rome, I placed a call to an old friend, John Baynes.
Year of Vocations: Reawaken the Call
by Father Sean M. Suckiel
Pope Francis’ vision in his pontificate seeks to reawaken the Church by reclaiming the sense of mission in the hearts of all its followers once again.
Giving Praise for 50 Years Of Charismatic Gifts
Being baptized in the Holy Spirit is life changing, accompanied by the grace of the Lord to live a life of ongoing conversion.
Introduction to New York Was Fast and Furious
My first week in the United States was not without its fair share of action and drama. Any new visitor to the U.S. would relish the thought of seeing sights imprinted in the minds of the rest of the world thanks to American films and television. But I had a slightly off-beat experience.
Our Seniors Are the Mainstay of the Church
by Sister Constance Veit, l.s.p.
I recently participated in the Convocation of Catholic Leaders in Orlando, Fla. The purpose of this unprecedented encounter between U.S. bishops and laity was to study what Pope Francis has termed the “new peripheries” and to form missionary disciples.
50 Years Later, Summer Of Love Is Still Relevant
by Rita Piro
Fifty years ago this month, America was in the midst of the Summer of Love, a morally repugnant source of anxiety for most adults, but a new and exciting concept of freedom for most young people.
Learning to Live in a Pluralistic Society
The Little Sisters have spent the last several years in the limelight due to our Supreme Court case over the HHS contraceptive mandate. We have received valuable support and encouragement from many sources.