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January 19, 2012

Retired Pa. bishop hopes people recall 9/11 lessons about God’s providence

HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. – In the minutes, hours and days immediately following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks against the United States, Bishop Joseph V. Adamec was gratified to see people turning to God and praying together as they sought to make sense of the tragedy.
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January 19, 2012

Youth walk for faith, hope and love in annual pilgrimage

The bright afternoon sun of April 4 reflected off more than 1,200 youthful faces, and a strong wind filled the spaces between them on the lawn of the St. Mary’s Spiritual Center and Historic Site.
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January 19, 2012

God remains source of comfort in shooting tragedy

OMAHA, Neb. – In a time of great sadness and pain, God remains present as a source of comfort, an Omaha priest said in his homily at a Dec. 6 prayer service for the victims of shootings the day before at one of the city’s shopping malls.
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January 19, 2012

First woman elected to head US Society of St. Vincent de Paul

ST. LOUIS – Sheila Gilbert, a national officer for the U.S. Society of St. Vincent de Paul for the past six years, became the first woman to head the organization Sept. 3.
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January 19, 2012

Belgian protest of pope’s remarks on condoms ‘evokes bewilderment’

VATICAN CITY – The Belgian parliament’s decision to lodge a formal protest against the Vatican for Pope Benedict XVI’s comments concerning the use of condoms in AIDS prevention “evokes bewilderment,” the Vatican spokesman said.
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January 19, 2012

St. Mary’s mission draws a crowd, even in the snow

We sing “Amazing Grace,” but do we stop to reflect on just how amazing grace really is – and how it’s present in our lives?
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January 19, 2012

The Vatican and 9/11: Commitment to dialogue, cooperation set the tone

VATICAN CITY – The Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the United States horrified the pope and Vatican officials, who unequivocally condemned terrorism and offered prayers for the dead, the survivors and the rescue workers.
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January 19, 2012

Woodmont Academy, through a mother’s eyes

As a new parent at Woodmont Academy, I could not be happier with our decision to enroll our child in their Pre-K to 3 program. From the first day of school, my husband and I were both filled with a sense of comfort and peace. We learned and saw firsthand that the teachers put the...
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January 19, 2012

Chinese bishop said to work well in delicate situations

GUANGZHOU, China – The new bishop of the Guangzhou Diocese has been described as an “amiable person” who knows how to work in delicate situations.
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January 19, 2012

At relocated interfaith service, life, legacy of Rev. King recalled

WASHINGTON – The Aug. 23 earthquake that caused significant damage to the Episcopal National Cathedral in Washington led to a change in venue for a planned interfaith prayer service four days later to commemorate the opening of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial.
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January 19, 2012

Indian Catholic refugees turn to prayer amid continued threats

TIANGIA, India – As the sun went down, dozens of Catholics gathered in the refugee camp’s vacant tent in the troubled Kandhamal district of India’s Orissa state. While those who came early found space in the tent – large enough for 100 people – others stood outside as a local catechist led the Way of...
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January 19, 2012

Ron Paul is choice for pro-life, Republican candidate

I just read the article by Russell Shaw “No obvious choice for prolifers in 2008 election?” (CR, Nov. 29) and was surprised there was no mention of Ron Paul, a pro-life Republican candidate.
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