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January 19, 2012

Blend of technology, theology gives Catholics inspiration on the go

TIVERTON, R.I. – With the simple tap of a touch screen, Father Jay Finelli has embraced an alternative way to spread the good news.
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January 19, 2012

Part-time Christmas tree business becomes tradition

LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (CNS) -- The question made Duane Olberding laugh: Are you as jolly as Old St. Nick? "I don't know about being as jolly as Old St. Nick, but I do enjoy helping people get a nice Christmas tree," said Olberding, a member of St. Joseph Parish in Leavenworth. Olberding, who recently retired as...
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January 19, 2012

Italy appeals European court ban on crucifixes in classrooms

VATICAN CITY – Italy defended the display of the crucifix in public schools before Europe’s human rights court, arguing that it is a symbol of the country’s cultural heritage and not an imposition of religious belief on students.
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January 19, 2012

Curley win puts new spin on ice hockey season

Currently posting a record of 4-2-1, the Archbishop Curley, Baltimore, Friars are turning their ice hockey program around. With only two wins on the books in 2005, the team is beginning to believe in themselves. This recent team confidence played out in a preseason tournament title win in Frederick, Maryland. “I thought they won the...
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January 19, 2012

Leader of anti-Christian violence in Orissa convicted of murder

THRISSUR, India – A leader of anti-Christian violence that rocked the jungle district of Kandhamal in 2008 was convicted of murder by a court in eastern Orissa state.
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January 19, 2012

The graffiti is on the wall

Maryland citizens may drive by walls, buildings, bridges and other graffiti-covered structures every day and not think twice about the spray-painted messages. But for the Anne Arundel County Police Department, “the graffiti is on the wall” when it comes to area gangs.
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January 19, 2012

Religious intolerance, extremism in Indonesia worry rights group

LONDON - An alarming rise in extremism and intolerance has prompted a London-based rights group to express “deep concern” over religious freedom and violence after a two-week fact-finding visit to Indonesia.
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January 19, 2012

Tradition of Mary’s house in Turkey stems from nun’s vision

EPHESUS, Turkey (CNS) -- Catholics, Orthodox and Muslims began making pilgrimages to the House of the Virgin Mary near Ephesus only after a bedridden, almost illiterate German nun had a vision of the house's location.
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January 19, 2012

Religious congregation finds social media helps spread mission to many

WASHINGTON – The Society of the Holy Child Jesus is finding that the religious community’s new use of social media is bringing its mission to life for all kinds of audiences.
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January 19, 2012

St. Thomas Aquinas

St. Thomas Aquinas was born in Italy circa 1225. He joined the mendicant Dominicans in 1244. Ordained in 1250, he taught theology in Paris. He earned a doctorate and began working on the Summa Theologica. After a vision, he stopped his work on the Summa Theologica and died some months later in 1274. His writings...
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January 19, 2012

Mercy expands services to homeless children, teens

Vital health care for the growing number of Baltimore’s homeless families, especially the children, has been elusive at best – until now.
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January 19, 2012

St. Hilary

St. Hilary was pope from 461 until his death in 468. As pope, St. Hilary confirmed the work of various councils, including the Council of Nicaea and the Council of Ephesus. He worked to strengthen and unite the church in Spain. He also affirmed the pope’s role as leader in spiritual matters and helped define...
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