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Nun says Syrian insurrection worse than Assad’s regime
DUBLIN (CNS) — A Carmelite nun said the armed insurrection in Syria is “producing a totalitarianism that is worse” than that of Bashar Assad’s regime. Mother Agnes Mariam of the Cross, superior of the community at the monastery of St. James the Mutilated in Qara, Syria, also appealed to the international community to stop supporting […]
Al Smith Dinner engages candidates, doesn’t endorse, cardinal says
NEW YORK (CNS) — The Al Smith dinner in New York brings people of faith together for “an evening of friendship, civility and patriotism to help those in need,” not to endorse either candidate running for the U.S. presidency, said Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York. The purpose of the dinner is to show […]
CRS says participation in CORE Group does not violate Church teaching
WASHINGTON (CNS) — A Catholic Relief Services representative rejected the claim that the agency’s work with an international organization working to improve maternal and child care violates Church teaching. John Rivera, director of communications, said in a statement on the CRS website that the agency’s membership in the CORE Group provides a “means of demonstrating […]
Romney’s running mate comes from longtime Wisconsin Catholic family
WASHINGTON (CNS) — U.S. Rep. Paul Davis Ryan, whom Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney announced Aug. 11 as his running mate for the White House, is a lifelong Catholic whose children attend their parish school in Wisconsin. Ryan’s inclusion on the presumptive Republican ticket marks the first time both halves of the major party matchup […]
Religious sisters’ group, archbishop, agree to dialogue
ST. LOUIS (CNS) — Archbishop J. Peter Sartain of Seattle “listened carefully” to the concerns and feelings of board members of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious and asked for the board’s help in learning more about “members’ experience and understandings of religious life,” the LCWR said after an Aug. 11 meeting with the archbishop. […]
Nationwide Crossroads walks conclude with pro-life rally in Washington
WASHINGTON (CNS) — They crossed 2,000 miles of mountains and prairie, sun and sleet, city and country to spread the Catholic Church’s pro-life message. “They” were mostly college-age volunteers who walked from coast to coast in four separate groups, protesting at abortion clinics along the way, before arriving in Washington for a rally Aug. 11. […]
Prayer for France affirms values without polemics, spokesman says
PARIS (CNS) — The French bishops’ “prayer for the nation” reminds Catholics of the social and political implications of Christian values, but it seeks to do so in a way that avoids the polemical tones of “Catholic fundamentalists,” said the spokesman of the bishops’ conference. Msgr. Bernard Podvin, spokesman, said the prayer was part of […]
On Assumption, pope says Mary is with God, listening to prayers
CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (CNS) — Assumed into heaven, Mary is with God and is ready to listen and respond to cries for help, Pope Benedict XVI said. Joining God in heaven, Mary “does not draw away from us, does not go to an unknown galaxy,” but becomes “even closer to each one of us,” the […]
New deans among more clergy assignments
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., announces the following appointments, effective August 20, 2012: DEANS Reverend Michael J. Fitzpatrick, Pastor, Saint Peter Parish, West Brandywine, Dean, Deanery 3 Reverend Joseph J. Kelley, Pastor, Saint Monica Parish, Philadelphia, Dean, Deanery 8 PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATOR Reverend John E. Donia, to Parochial Administrator, Holy Name of Jesus […]
John J. Madison
Feb. 29, 1916 - Aug. 15, 1987 On the 25th anniversary of his entrance into eternity on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the life and memory of John J. Madison is lovingly recalled with the utmost gratitude to Almighty God! His life was one of intimate union with the Passion of Christ through his devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Faithfully living his vocation as a husband and father, John loved his wife ANNE with "a love without measure" and was devoted to his children, JOHN, BARRY, DENNIS, KEVIN, MARIE THERESE, and CHRISTOPHER! He was an authentic Catholic gentleman, despite his human weakness, and he genuinely loved Christ and His Church. The lives of all who knew him were enriched and the world is a better place because of him! We shall never see his like again. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. Let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace! Lovingly missed by his 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren as well.