National News
Young men know where they are going: On vocations retreat
Quo vadis -- a Latin term meaning "where are you going?" -- is also the name of a retreat in July helping teens discern God's call in their lives, possibly to the priesthood.
Law enforcement, archdiocese ‘share the goal of protecting children’
Catholic officials affirmed the commitment of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis to protecting children and pledged to continue to work with an ongoing investigation after the Ramsey County Attorney's Office criminally charged the archdiocese for failing to protect children.
Winning altar design announced for papal Mass in Washington
A jury consisting of representatives from the Archdiocese of Washington, the national shrine and The Catholic University of America picked the design of the winning team, featuring Catholic University architecture students Ariadne Cerritelli, from Bethesda, Maryland; Matthew Hoffman, from Pittsburgh; and Joseph Taylor, from Eldersburg, Maryland.
Apostolate deems June Abortion and All Acts of Violence Awareness Month
"Our message is powerful and prophetic: Pray for the end of abortion and all acts of violence and hate in our communities," said a statement announcing the observance.
Catholic Universe Bulletin ends 141-year run in Cleveland July 3
Word of the closing was delivered to the six members of the newspaper staff June 3 by Bishop Richard G. Lennon.
Priest’s love of priesthood prompts outspokenness for positive change
How does Father Donald Cozzens, a well-known author and lecturer whose candid insights into the priesthood have challenged the Catholic Church to confront clericalism and renew its structure, follow up 18 years of exploring priestly life in written word?
‘Victory’ app helps young people defeat porn addiction
Matt Fradd, who has dedicated his life to fighting pornography, developed a calendar app in which users can mark the days they were victorious over porn.
CRS official resigns after report he was in same-sex marriage
After an organization publicized a Catholic Relief Services official's marriage record and address, he resigned. CRS said the situation had "caused great pain for many people."
Tax credit education proposal no ‘scheme’ to benefit rich, says bishop
"The investment tax credit is available to anyone who makes a donation to public education or to scholarship-making organizations. It is not for millionaires; it is for schoolchildren," he said.
Beau Biden, oldest son of Vice President Biden, dies of brain cancer
The former attorney general of Delaware and Iraq war veteran was 46. Wilmington Bishop Francis Malooly praised Biden as "a real gentleman in every way possible."