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A Lenten sacrifice so that others may eat
As the liturgical year brings us closer to the season of Lent, Catholic Christians worldwide will soon reflect on beautiful traditions in preparation for the observance of Christ’s Passion and the celebration of His Resurrection. These traditions may include simple Lenten meals, Scripture studies, abstaining from favorite foods and adding spiritual activities to their daily […]
Tens of thousands witness for life
So how many people attended this year’s Rally and March for Life in Washington that marks the anniversary of the 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion throughout the country? That’s impossible to say, but try to imagine a huge throng marching 10-15 abreast taking more than two hours to cross a […]
Cardinal links religious liberty fight with abortion struggle
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Participants at the annual March for Life were urged in advance of the march not to let themselves be compromised in their beliefs as the federal government pursues regulations that Catholic leaders say constitute an attack on conscience and religious liberty. “I beg and pray for the young people present and all […]
Archbishop Chaput speaks at Cardinal O’Connor Conference on Life
A Thread for Weaving Joy Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. Cardinal O’Connor Conference on Life Jan. 22, 2012 Washington, D.C. The great French Jesuit Henri de Lubac once wrote, “Suffering is the thread from which the stuff of joy is woven. Never will the optimist know joy.”(1) Those seem like strange words, especially for […]
Pope warns of threat to freedom of religion, conscience in US
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI warned visiting U.S. bishops that “radical secularism” threatens the core values of American culture, and he called on the Church in America, including politicians and other laypeople, to render “public moral witness” on crucial social issues. The Pope spoke Jan. 19 to a group of U.S. bishops who […]
HHS delays, but does not change, rule on contraceptive coverage
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Although Catholic leaders vowed to fight on, the Obama administration has turned down repeated requests from Catholic bishops, hospitals, schools and charitable organizations to revise its religious exemption to the requirement that all health plans cover contraceptives and sterilization free of charge. Instead, Kathleen Sebelius, secretary of the U.S. Department of Health […]
St. Basil Academy hosts information night
St. Basil Academy in Jenkintown will host an information night Tuesday, Jan. 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. for young women who want to continue their pursuit of academic excellence in an all-girl, Catholic academy. If you’re interested in finding out more about St. Basil Academy, contact Maureen Walsh, director of admissions at 215-885-6952 or […]
On video: Archbishop Charles Chaput answers questions about Catholic education
Archbishop Chaput discusses the importance of school vouchers Was he surprised by the Blue Ribbon Commission’s recommendations? By reaction to the report? What would he like to say to the students affected by proposed school mergers and closures?
Questions and Answers with Archbishop Chaput
Archbishop Charles Chaput spoke with The Catholic Standard and Times’ director and general manager Matthew Gambino Jan. 19 about Catholic education in the Philadelphia Archdiocese. The interview came two weeks after the Blue Ribbon Commission’s recommendation to merge or close 49 Catholic schools.
As Tet nears, migrants return to Vietnam, get chance to renew faith
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam (CNS) — Catholic migrant workers based in Laos are returning home to be with their families in time for the Tet New Year holidays and, for many, the trip will offer a chance to renew their faith. Others, however, even within Vietnam, will not make the traditional journey to be […]