Parish helps the unemployed and abused deal with struggles
St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish in New York last week offered a series of prayer experiences on topics such as the dignity of work and finding healing after abuse, then culminated with confessions for 24 hours.
After Vatican verdict, Guam archbishop apologizes for predecessor’s ‘harm’
Archbishop Michael J. Byrnes said a new chapter of humility, repentance and healing has opened for the Catholic Church in Guam following a Vatican verdict against his predecessor.
Vatican tribunal finds Archbishop Apuron of Guam guilty of abuse
Vatican judges imposed the following sanctions on the 72-year-old archbishop: the removal from office and a prohibition from residing in Guam. The archbishop can appeal the sentence.
Economics, care for creation topic of lecture at St. Charles Seminary
Professor March Hirschfeld will speak Monday evening, March 19 on the tension of economic growth serving as a remedy for poverty while also putting pressure on the environment.
The church as field hospital for the wounded
Many young people are hurting inside, even deeply wounded, writes Sister Alicia Torres. Setting captives free from their wounds, including young people, is what Jesus asks of his church right now.
A monk in Mongolia: The historic journey of Benedict of Poland
Benedict of Poland accompanied a papal diplomat to Mongolia in 1245. Benedict's accounts of his journey give insight into the diplomatic protocols of the Holy See at the time, showing great openness to and respect for other cultures.
Study of the universe ‘an act of worship,’ Vatican astronomer says
He cited Psalm 139, "O Lord, you have searched me and you know me," and added: "There are places in the universe we haven't set foot on yet, and maybe we won't," but they are "as much a part of God's creation" as the earth.
Addressing climate change is top priority in Cardinal Ribat’s ministry
People of the southwest Pacific Ocean nation of Papua New Guinea face dual threats from rising sea levels and the advent of undersea mining for valuable metals, the country's first cardinal said during a visit to the nation's capital.
Trump looks at prototypes for border wall that bishop calls ‘grotesque’
The president reviewed designs for the projected $18 billion wall March 13 in San Diego, whose Catholic bishop called the wall "ineffective" and one that "displays and inflames the ethnic and cultural divisions" of the U.S.
Church leaders praise Hawking for contribution to science, dialogue
Theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking, who said he did not believe in God, was still an esteemed member of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences and fostered a fruitful dialogue between science and faith.