Catholic Culture: For the second time in less than a month, the Congregation for the Clergy has overturned a US diocese’s decision to close parish churches. Read more here.
Category: News
Cardinal Rigali Places 21 Priests Accused of Abuse on Leave
CNA reports: Cardinal Justin Rigali of Philadelphia has placed 21 priests in the archdiocese on administrative leave, following investigations into a grand jury report that there were credible abuse allegations against the clergy members. More on this here.
Russian Orthodox Hierarchs As Schismatic and Nationalist As Ever
Even to the point of Metropolitan Hilarion defending Stalin’s persecution of Ukrainian Catholics! As I wrote before, the conversion of Russia, when it comes, will be a real conversion to the one, true Church, the Roman Catholic Church. Right now, … Continue reading
Boston College Law School Honors Notorious Father Drinan
The Catholic Action League of Massachusetts today criticized Jesuit administered Boston College Law School for holding an event honoring the late Reverend Robert F. Drinan, S.J. The Law School hosted a panel discussion yesterday featuring Jesuit Father Raymond Schroth, who has … Continue reading
Albany Bishop Says NY State Bishops Will Not Deny Communion to Pro-Abortion Politicians
Catholic Culture reports: The bishops of New York State will not deny Holy Communion to politicians who support abortion and same-sex marriage, according to Bishop Howard Hubbard of Albany. More on this here with several links. Check out Phil Lawler’s … Continue reading
US “Catholic” Hospital Decides Feeding Tube Is Too Costly in Keeping Stroke Victim Alive
Reflections of a Paralytic: While a family is fighting for the right to care for their sick child In Canada, here in America a family has been removed from making medical decisions for their mother. After a stroke left her … Continue reading
“I Want to Live for Christ and I Want to Die for Him” Shahbaz Bhatti
Catholic Online: Shahbaz Bhatti was the only Christian member of the Parliament of Pakistan. He was executed in cold blood by militant Muslims on March 2, 2011. Over 10,000 people gathered on March 4 in Khushpur to commend him to … Continue reading
Vatican Wants New Head for Caritas International
Leslie-Anne Knight’s request for another four term as head of the Catholic organization was denied by Rome. She was not happy and gave an interview to the liberal paper, National Catholic Reporter, in which she expressed her objections and views. … Continue reading
Bl. Junipero Serra’s Cause for Sainthood in Need of One Miracle
CNA reports: It’s going to take a miracle for Blessed Father Junipero Serra, founder of the California missions, to become a saint. And, if it were up to Andrew Galvan, curator of Old Mission Dolores, that miracle would take place … Continue reading
‘The Goal of the Ecumenical Movement Is…’
According to Austrian Father Hermann Geissler, the head of the doctrinal office of the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith, “The goal of the ecumenical movement is complete visible union with one Christ and with Peter in one Church.” … Continue reading
Intentions for the Novena of Grace
Every year, on March 4-12, the Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary pray the Novena of Grace as a community. All are invited to join with us in praying the novena for the following three intentions, plus any personal … Continue reading
100% Pro-Life Chile Lowest Maternity Deaths in Latin America
CNA reports: President of Chile Sebastian Pinera, said March 2 that human rights, especially the right to life from conception to natural death, must be protected in order to achieve comprehensive human development. Read more here.
Dallas Bishop Intends to Keep Catholic University of Dallas Orthodox
This used to be one of the more conservative Catholic colleges in the US, at least back in the 1970s when, I believe, the Cistercians were in charge. They had a good philosophy department when the late Doctor Frederick Daniel … Continue reading
“Catholic” High School and Jesuit College in S Francisco Destroying Faith and Morals of Students
California Catholic Daily: From March 7-10, the Jesuit-run University of San Francisco will host its 10th Annual Global Women’s Rights Forum. The forum is co-sponsored by USF’s Sociology Department, and again promises to be a venue for viewpoints difficult to … Continue reading
Egyptian Armed Forces Fire At Christian Monasteries, 19 Injured
Whither goest thou, Egypt? The two attacks on St. Bishoy monastery by armed soldiers would suggest that the military rule in Egypt is not a benign one for Christians. Shooting at monks trying to build a fence so that they … Continue reading
