The late Bishop Edwin Vincent O'Hara, founder of Catholic Rural Life, was "perhaps the most influential leader in Catholic agrarianism," New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan said at a celebration of the organization's 100th anniversary at the University of St. Thomas in
HOUSTON (CNS) — Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, president of the U.S .Conference of Catholic Bishops, was taken to the hospital late March 15 after experiencing symptoms of what tests March 16 confirmed was a mild stroke, according to an archdiocesan
CINCINNATI (CNS) — The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit in Cincinnati ruled March 12 that the state of Ohio can stop funding Medicaid services provided by Planned Parenthood and other abortion facilities. In an 11-6 vote, the court overturned
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Lent is a penitent season — a time for sincere reflection on one’s mistakes and a time to make amends for one’s life before the joy of the Easter season. And some say that the Catholic bishops need to
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Officials at Georgetown University were “deeply troubled” to learn that the school’s former tennis coach, Gordon Ernst, is alleged to be part of a widespread college admissions scandal. He is one of at least nine athletic coaches and 33
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CNS) — The Catholic bishops of California welcomed the March 13 decision by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. “We appreciate this recognition that the state has the adequate means to defend human dignity and public safety without recourse to capital punishment,”
Emboldened by Democratic wins in last November’s elections and seizing on fears that a U.S. Supreme Court with a conservative majority could strike down Roe v. Wade, the abortion lobby is pushing to cement abortion’s legality in individual states and strike down
As intermediaries between the bishops and the laity, permanent deacons within the Church can help resolve conflict, said Bishop W. Shawn McKnight of Jefferson City, Missouri, and author of “Understanding the Diaconate: Historical, Theological, and Sociological Foundations” (CUA Press, $29.95). “There is
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (CNS) — The Arkansas Senate March 11 passed a bill to ban abortion after the 18th week of pregnancy. The measure, approved in a 28-6 vote, does include exceptions in medical emergencies to save the life of the mother
BOUNTIFUL, Utah (CNS) — On Ash Wednesday, William McLeod, a fourth-grade student at Valley View Elementary School in Bountiful, was told by his teacher to remove the ash cross he had received at church that morning. It was, she said later, a
PITTSBURGH (CNS) — Pittsburgh Bishop David A. Zubik has released a five-point action plan in his pastoral letter, “The Church Healing,” responding to what he heard from Catholics and non-Catholics in the diocese during listening sessions. The sessions have been held since