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Knights ‘praying for years’ for founder’s beatification, says Anderson
After a miracle healing attributed to his intercession, Father Michael McGivney will become the first American parish priest to be beatified. He died in 1890 from the coronavirus outbreak of his time.
Efforts to build ‘culture of vocations’ succeeding online
The archdiocesan Vocation Office's online rosary rally in March had 10 times the expected viewers. This summer's Quo Vadis camp is one of several programs helping men discern God's call virtually.
Pope clears way for beatification of Knights of Columbus founder
Pope Francis approved the miracle in which an unborn child in the U.S. in 2015 was healed in utero of a life-threatening condition after prayers for the intercession of Father Michael McGivney.
Donated filters help Navajo Nation access safe water amid pandemic
A group from Kentucky is helping Navajo Native Americans, who face the highest rate of coronavirus infection in the U.S., enjoy safe drinking water. A third of their homes have no running water.
In midst of pandemic, CRS helps East African nations hit by floods
Some 1.3 million Africans in five countries have been affected by floods that have destroyed homes, fields and bridges. CRS is helping to build flood-resistant housing and provide aid.
Buffalo initiative will assess diocesan resources, ‘bring about renewal’
Among the "urgent priorities" of the diocese is to make decisions about the long-term viability of parishes and schools, and programs carried out at the diocesan level.
Congress urged to make the poor a priority for next stimulus
Congress needs to remember the needs of "people on the margins" when considering new pandemic economic relief packages, said the top U.S. bishop for domestic policy.
Italian founder of ecumenical community told to leave
The Vatican has ordered Enzo Bianchi, the 77-year-old founder of the ecumenical Monastery of Bose, to leave the community following an apostolic visitation to clarify leadership within the group.
Live or livestream? Italians debate online Mass when faithful can attend
After a 10-week ban, Masses with the faithful were allowed again with a limited number of faithful. Leaders are still debating whether to continue online Masses as well.
Minnesota archbishop calls for justice in death of George Floyd
Archbishop Bernard Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis called for "a full investigation" after a video showed a white officer kneeling on the neck of a black suspect, who died.