News
The spy who taught me: Catholic school pays off in CIA career
Bonner-Prendergast High School students heard about the colorful adventures of alumnus and retired CIA operative Jack Devine. The values he learned at the school helped him make life-and-death decisions in nearly every global hot spot over 30 years.
National confab was a big hit; energy to evangelize must be seized
A trio of bishops say last July's meeting of 3,200 Catholic leaders was "not just another meeting," and it offered "bold and creative" ways of building evangelization efforts to bolster church and parish life.
Australian archbishop: New marriage law must include conscience clauses
After a majority of Australians indicated they favored same-sex marriage, Australia's bishops said legislators must ensure that any new law on marriage includes protection for religious freedom.
Longing for peace: Pope to preach dialogue in Bangladesh, Myanmar
While the ongoing crisis of Rohingya refugees fleeing Myanmar for Bangladesh will draw much attention during Pope Francis' visit to the two countries in late November, the pope also is expected to focus on interreligious dialogue, poverty and climate change.
‘Papal’ Lamborghini gift to be auctioned off for charity
The proceeds will fund three projects: the resettlement of Christians in Iraq's Ninevah Plain; support for women rescued from human trafficking and forced prostitution; and assistance to the suffering in Africa.
California bishop asks for prayers after shooting tragedy in his state
UPDATED - A gunman opened fire at random locations, including near a grade school, in a rural area, leaving at least four people dead and at least 10 others injured.
Too much info to review, and it’s coming too fast, for committee
The two full-time staff members of the bishops' catechism committee can't keep up with overseeing the review process for dramatically more material in English and Spanish from publishers across the U.S.
Beatification will see ‘Jesus planting his cross’ in heart of Detroit
Jerseys and helmets will be replaced by chasubles and miters as thousands of bishops, clergy and faithful from across the country prepare to celebrate the beatification of Capuchin Franciscan Father Solanus Casey at the home of the NFL's Detroit Lions.
Bishops OK budget for 2018, hiking diocesan assessment for 2019
Last year the bishops voted down an increase in the assessment from US dioceses to the national conference. As a result the "tight, balanced budget" cuts programs, travel and building maintenance, and curtails wages "below market value for the D.C. area."
Fun day raises funds for a good cause: Helping sick kids
They played bingo for designer hand bags and other goodies, and raised $30,000 Sunday at St. Cyril Parish in Jamison. The event was begun by the Masciantonio family to aid families whose children face serious illness.