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Congressional plan to cut $16B in food aid called ‘unjustified and wrong’
WASHINGTON (CNS) — A proposed $16 billion cut in the nation’s Supplemental Nutritional and Assistance Program is “unjustified and wrong,” said a joint letter from the chairman of the U.S. bishops’ domestic and international justice committees, leaders of Catholic Relief Services and the National Catholic Rural Life Conference. The cuts in SNAP, once known as […]
Trouble for Church in China: One Chinese bishop ordained without Pope’s approval is excommunicated, while a validly ordained bishop faces government restrictions
The ordination in China of a bishop without papal mandate follows that of a bishop ordained with Vatican approval who rejected the Chinese government-sanctioned Catholic association. That bishop is facing Chinese restrictions on his ministry and is on retreat due to “exhaustion” after his ordination. “His witness is an encouragement for our Catholics, so we can only pray for him," a priest in Shanghai said. Catholics called for prayers and fasting for the bishop on July 9, feast of the Chinese Martyrs.
Carole Sheeran
In memory of Carole Sheeran, wife of Gerry, mother of Patrick, who entered rest Aug. 11, 2009. You left us beautiful memories and are always in our thoughts. Sadly missed by the Sheeran Clan.
Gretchen (Sheeran) O’Mara
In memory of Gretchen (Sheeran) O’Mara, who entered rest Aug. 20, 2010. Your presence we miss, your memory we treasure. Loving you always, forgetting you never. Sadly missed by the Sheeran Clan.
Dorothy Gill
In loving memory of Dorothy Gill July 5, 1927 Wish we could be together on our birthday So you could be told in person How loved you are, How important you are, How often you are thought about, How continually you are cared about, How much you are missed. Wishing you were here, Happy birthday […]
Kevin Joseph Schenk
In loving memory of my son, Kevin Joseph Schenk 3/19/1985 to 7/4/2009 On his three year anniversary. “My Kevin from heaven,” July 4th will forever remain with us for the rest of our lives. We never got the chance to say goodbye. The pain of that day will live with us forever. The hole in our hearts will never heal. Kevin, you were truly sent to me from heaven above, to hold, to love. Kevin, in your brief length of time in this ordinary place we were blessed to have had you. Gone but never forgotten. We love you so and our whole lives have changed. Daddy, Mommy, Kasey, Grandmom and Molly
Of six priests on leave, four cleared to return to ministry
The fate of six priests of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia placed on administrative leave after the February 2011 Philadelphia grand jury report was announced today by the Archdiocese. Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., decided on the cases after “a rigorous investigative process involving over 20 experts in child abuse,” a statement from the Archdiocese said July 6. Of the six priests, four were determined to have unsubstantiated allegations against them, and they have been deemed suitable for ministry.
Masses, devotions, rallies mark U.S. Church’s ‘fortnight for freedom’
WASHINGTON (CNS) — When the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops asked Catholics to dedicate 14 days to the preservation of religious freedom through prayer, education and public action, they listened. Catholics in dioceses across the United States participated in Masses, devotions, holy hours, educational presentations and rallies during the June 21 to July 4 campaign […]
New particle may unlock new discoveries, says Vatican astronomer
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The discovery of a new sub-atomic particle — the so-called Higgs boson — may help scientists discover how the hidden structure of all matter in the universe works, a Vatican astronomer said. “It indicates that reality is deeper and more rich and strange than our everyday life,” U.S. Jesuit Brother Guy […]
Mexican Church officials laud presidential vote
MEXICO CITY (CNS) — The Mexican bishops’ conference expressed satisfaction with “the exemplary participation of citizens” in the July 1 federal elections, which returned the once long-ruling Institutional Revolutionary Party to power. “As pastors of the Catholic Church, we are pleased to notice that our call to go to the polls in a conscious and […]