Opinion
Cardinal named special envoy
Pope Benedict XVI named Cardinal Justin Rigali as his special envoy to the bicentennial celebration of the birth of St. John Nepomucene Neumann that will take place in Prachatitz, Czech Republic, on June 18. Below is the English translation of a letter written in Latin from the Holy Father to Cardinal Rigali for the occasion. […]
Does the Catholic Church have doubts about brain death?
By Father Tad PacholczykMaking Sense of Bioethics The Catholic Church has long acknowledged the role of the medical professional in declaring death. It is the proper competency of medicine, not theology, to identify reliable signs that death has occurred. The hardening of the body known as rigor mortis, for example, is a reliable medical indicator […]
What have you done for your marriage today?
By Sister Ruth Bolarte, I.H.M. As part of my ministry I have had the privilege to share and be part of a team of couples who prepare those who hope to be married in the Catholic Church. Listening to their love stories throughout their years of marriage has been a source of inspiration and strength […]
Appeal is lifeblood of work of the Church
By Christopher Polito and Michael Murphy The Catholic Charities Appeal is the most important fundraising initiative the Archdiocese conducts annually. It is the lifeblood of the Church. Without the Catholic Charities Appeal, families, children, inspaniduals living below the poverty line, inspaniduals in need of specialized attention or support, families in need of spiritual and emotional […]
A reminder about summer schedule
Readers are reminded that come July, The Catholic Standard & Times will publish every other week beginning July 14. The last weekly newspaper will be June 30, with no issue following the July 4th weekend.
A compassionate, loving response
In every parish in the Archdiocese, parishioners pull together for one another. Whether it is visitations to homebound parishioners, social outreach for various human needs, friendly greetings among fellow parishioners in church or school and CYO events, and especially prayers for the parish community at Mass, the parish lives as an extended family in love […]
Bishops speak for the voiceless
By Stephen KentCatholic News Service The Lord hears the cry of the poor, the psalms tell us, and now, so will Congress and the White House as the 2012 federal budget process gets under way. The Circle of Protection, a coalition of more than 40 religious leaders, intends to represent the poor while proposals to […]
Answering questions about monthly CS&T
When The Catholic Standard & Times announced in March that it would convert to a monthly publication and launch the new Phaith monthly magazine, the news came with hope for growth in the future, but also with some questions. Some of the most frequent have been “What happens to my subscription when the paper is […]
The miracle of St. Katherine’s
By Cheryl Kehoe Rodgers Every morning my youngest son wakes up and asks the same question: “I have school today?” And when the answer is yes, he bounds out of bed, his happiness and excitement almost contagious. And every afternoon, when he is dropped off and I ask him how school was, his answer is […]
More help for victims
This month the Archdiocese produced a new document detailing steps taken to strengthen assistance to victims of clergy sexual abuse, protect children and ensure the integrity of the priesthood. It is the third such document this spring and like the others, it was made available for parishes to insert in their weekly church bulletins. The […]