CONCEPCION, Bolivia – While the painstakingly restored churches in eastern Bolivia may be the crown jewels of South America’s colonial Jesuit missions, the real gems were found in several decrepit boxes after nearly two centuries of neglect.Read More
For centuries, Catholics around the world have deepened their faith by partaking in the “Spiritual Exercises” of St. Ignatius of Loyola – a month-long series of prayerful meditations focused heavily on the life of Christ.Read More
MONTREAL – The Quebec government refused a government-mandated commission’s recommendation to remove a crucifix from the wall of the Quebec National Assembly and move it to the city hall next door.Read More
Dr. Ronald J. Valenti is stepping down as superintendent of Catholic schools after nearly 20 years of service in the Division of Schools. He plans to pursue other opportunities in the field of education and will mark his last day as superintendent June 30, 2010.Read More
WASHINGTON – J. Michael Kelly, chief financial officer of the Archdiocese of Washington, is among eight former America Online executives who have been named in civil lawsuits filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with an alleged accounting scheme that inflated the company’s reported advertising revenues.Read More
Theologians, pastors, writers and religious leaders can engage in “radical reform” if they promote generosity as a fundamental component of a life of faith.Read More
As Congress prepares to debate health care reform legislation, Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien has asked pastors and pastoral life directors throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore to publish information in their bulletins about stances taken by the U.S. bishops on the sanctity of life and conscience rights.Read More
WASHINGTON – The Washington Archdiocese said in written testimony Oct. 26 that it opposes legislation to allow same-sex marriages to be performed in the District of Columbia and is concerned the bill “would restrict the free exercise of religious beliefs if it is passed as drafted.”Read More
It may be tempting to view Pope John Paul II’s many accomplishments in the political arena as the product of his unique personal experiences growing up as a Pole under Nazi and Communist domination.Read More