Today ‘we need one another;’ tomorrow may be too late
The all-too-human tendency to delay decisions sometimes proves catastrophic, as the COVID-19 pandemic, the Surfside condo collapse and climate change show. The prophetic voice of the church should challenge us to face problems decisions together, writes Greg Erlandson.
New head of Papal Foundation raises help, hope for developing world
David Savage, a Philadelphia-area Catholic parishioner, was named last month to lead the foundation that funds humanitarian and Catholic projects identified by the pope across the world. His mission: attract new donors to aid the church's global service.
Rwandan immigrant turns himself in for killing French priest
Emmanuel Abayisenga, 40, a Catholic, had been awaiting trial for the arson of the cathedral in Nantes, near where Montfort Father Olivier Maire had offered him housing. The murder provoked criticism of French immigration policies from right-wing politicians.
U.N. climate change report can spur prayerful action, leaders say
"Young people are asking of us older people to give them bread and we keep handing them stones. We don't do what we need to do, to pass the gift of God's creation to them as we've done before," said the head of the Catholic Climate Covenant.
Priests urged not to give religious exemptions to COVID-19 vaccines
As some Catholics are seeking to skirt coronavirus vaccine mandates that are becoming more common, priests in the Archdiocese of New York have been advised to avoid that process. People may "exercise discretion" on the vaccines, but "priests should not be active participants to such actions."
Louisiana eucharistic boat procession celebrates faith, family, tradition
The 40-mile procession by boat and on foot along the Bayou Teche in the Lafayette Diocese is now in its seventh year, and offers prayers to Mary. This year's procession marks the 256th anniversary of the arrival of the Catholic Acadians to Louisiana.
Knights of Columbus honor family, local councils
During their annual convention the Knights recognized the good works of a family in Poland, and the efforts last year of five councils -- three in the U.S. -- to help men become better fathers and help foster families' faith amid the pandemic lockdown, among other works.
Vatican releases rules for online learning for ecclesiastical universities
In an Aug. 2 statement, the Congregation for Catholic Education encouraged pontifical universities to expand course access to prisoners, migrants, the homeless, monks, contemplative nuns and even busy bishops.
US bishops helping resettle Afghan translators, interpreters
The conference's Migration and Refugee Services agency is "proud to welcome and assist those who have kept Americans safe" in Afghanistan, according to a July 30 statement.
New program helps future priests ‘get the word of God out’ in perfect English
Starting this September, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary will offer a full-immersion English as a Second Language (ESL) curriculum to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student body.