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Kurtz: ‘Gift of religious freedom’ at risk of ‘being taken for granted’
Archbishop Joseph Kurtz made the comments in his homily at the Diocese of Phoenix's annual recent Red Mass, celebrated recently at St. Mary's Basilica. Among those attending were judges, lawyers, government attorneys, lawmakers and law students.
Cassin’s support of Catholic education earns Drexel Award from FADICA
Business leader B.J. Cassin, a supporter of the nationwide Cristo Rey network of Catholic high schools for students from low-income families, is the 2019 recipient of the St. Katharine Drexel Award from Foundations and Donors Interested in Catholic Activities.
U.S. bishops condemn court’s denial of imam’s presence at execution
The U.S. bishops said they were troubled by his execution but also by the U.S. Supreme Court denying the Muslim man's request to have his imam at his execution.
Immaculata U to host undergrad info session
Prospective students will get an overview of academics, campus life, athletics, the admission process and financial aid at the Feb. 18 session, with time for questions and answers and a student-guided tour.
Survivor: Saints give solace in coping with effects of child sex abuse
A woman raised Jewish and abused as a kindergartener found in Catholic spirituality an aid to coping with the terrible things that can mutilate the human psyche. Now a Catholic, she knows the spiritual power of redemptive suffering and the value of tears.
Survivor: ‘Jesus is light that shows us way’ to stop sexual exploitation
"Child abuse is my childhood," said a woman who recounted years of being prostituted by her father. Today she leads a nonprofit helping to end exploitation. "Freeing people from slavery is what we do."
Portland archbishop’s pastoral letter calls for more chant in liturgy
Portland Archbishop Alexander K. Sample in a new pastoral letter said that only sacred music that is characterized by sanctity, beauty and universality "is worthy of the holy Mass."
IHM Sisters host Come and See Night
Young women contemplating a call to religious life can enjoy an ice cream social followed by Night Prayer on Feb. 15. Talk with the youngest IHM sisters as well as some of our wisdom figures.
English cardinal says people rely on modern slavery for cheap goods
Cardinal Vincent Nichols said that people often failed to realize how they were sometimes "part of the chain of supply and demand" that has led to an estimated 40 million people -- a third of whom are believed to be children -- trapped in slavery around the world.
Unemployed or underemployed? Join a retreat Feb. 17
Rod Colon, a career strategist and Theresa Hummel-Krallinger, a laughologist, will speak at the annual Joseph’s People Retreat at Malvern Retreat House. Sessions include how to make faith an asset in job struggles.