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January 19, 2012

Bishops seek end to immigration enforcement raids

WASHINGTON – If federal immigration officials cannot create more “humane” conditions when making enforcement raids against undocumented immigrants, then “these enforcement raids should be abandoned,” said Bishop John C. Wester of Salt Lake City, chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Migration.
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January 19, 2012

Archdioceses clarify church teaching on cremation, burial of remains

WASHINGTON – While cremation is not prohibited unless it is chosen for reasons “contrary to Christian teaching,” the Catholic Church prefers that the body of a deceased person be buried in accord with church custom, according to statements issued by two U.S. archdioceses.
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January 19, 2012

Financial report highlights need for Catholic colleges to raise funds

WASHINGTON – Catholic colleges can’t afford to steer away from fundraising, according to a new report by a credit ratings service.
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January 19, 2012

In new book, pope addresses sex abuse, condoms, possible resignation

ROME – Pope Benedict XVI’s book-length interview is certain to spark global attention, and not only for his comments suggesting that condom use might be acceptable in some circumstances.
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January 19, 2012

Inner Harbor races promise boatload of fun

Sleek, canoe-like boats adorned with intricately carved dragon heads and tails will slice through the waters of the Inner Harbor in a spectacle dating to ancient China.
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January 19, 2012

Catholic seminary hosting displaced Muslims holds Islamic feast

YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia – A Catholic seminary used as a shelter for people escaping Mount Merapi volcanic eruptions hosted hundreds of Muslim victims at a celebration of the Islamic feast of Eid al-Adha.
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January 19, 2012

‘Big sister’ keeps 100-year-old nun in high spirits

She’s a full six years younger than 100-year-old Sister Joachim Scally, R.S.M., but that doesn’t stop Sister Kateri Sullivan, R.S.M., from proudly calling herself Sister Joachim’s “big sister.”
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January 19, 2012

Know your heart health: Sudden cardiac arrest can be treated

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, claiming up to 300,000 lives each year – more than the total lost annually to breast cancer, lung cancer and HIV/AIDS combined.
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January 19, 2012

Democratic Party courts Catholics, other faith-based voters

DENVER – The Democratic Party has made a concerted effort to court faith-based voters and party officials are happy to see religion come out of the closet at the Democratic National Convention.
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January 19, 2012

Worldly views troubling

I was deeply grieved to see (CR, Nov. 4) that Catholic registered voters cared more about the economy and less about protecting marriage than the rest of the registered voter population. While the economy is important, shouldn’t we be concerned about the things that are near and dear to the heart of God?
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January 19, 2012

Authorities detain unregistered Chinese Catholic bishop

HONG KONG – A Chinese Catholic bishop not registered with the government was taken away from his residence by Chinese public security officers and government officials.
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January 19, 2012

Immigration comments out of touch

Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien (CR, Oct. 28) dares to take Catholics to task for not embracing immigrants. He calls it a “scandal” and a “disgrace.” He is out of touch with the average Catholic American.
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