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‘Just for Kids’ Christmas contest seeks entries
The Compass (Green Bay, WI) - Nov 5, 2014 at 2:05 pm GREEN BAY — The Compass is seeking entries from young people for its 27th annual “Just for Kids” Christmas challenge.
However, this year’s project has changed: Instead of asking...
Vatican issues new rules for bishops' resignations
Catholic Culture - World News - Nov 5, 2014 at 2:03 pm The Vatican has announced new rules governing the resignation of bishops serving in dioceses or in the Roman Curia.
The new rules, contained in a rescript from Pope Francis,...
Catholic school system holds open house for Green Bay classical school
The Compass (Green Bay, WI) - Nov 5, 2014 at 2:03 pm GREEN BAY — The former St. Joseph School at 936 Ninth St. is going classical and has the interest of plenty of families. The first information session and open house, held on Nov...
Scout turns empty lot into rosary garden
The Compass (Green Bay, WI) - Nov 5, 2014 at 2:00 pm REDGRANITE — Lee Laudolff has always found a loving, nurturing home at St. Mark Parish. “My parents belonged to that parish before I was even born,” he said. “The parish and the...
Archdiocese of Chicago to release files on 36 more accused priests.
Commonweal - Nov 5, 2014 at 1:58 pm The Archdiocese of Chicago is poised to release the files of thirty-six priests accused of sexual abuse over the past fifty years. In January, the archdiocese released six...
JustFaith Ministries founder to speak in Appleton
The Compass (Green Bay, WI) - Nov 5, 2014 at 1:56 pm APPLETON — Does Pope Francis intrigue you? Do you want to learn to be more like him and open your heart to those around you who are in need? What does social justice mean for you...
This Pro-Life 18-Year-Old Just Won a Race to Become a State Legislator
LifeNews.com - Nov 5, 2014 at 1:52 pm If you’re concerned about the future of the country and want to know if the next generation of Americans cares about pro-life issues, look no further than the state of West...
How did Catholics vote?
The Deacon's Bench - Nov 5, 2014 at 1:48 pm As in years past, pretty much like everyone else. From RNS: According to yesterday’s exit polls, the religious layout of the electorate looks almost identical to the last midterm...
No-photo rule planned for popular basilica in India
Catholic Culture - World News - Nov 5, 2014 at 1:46 pm Church authorities in India are prepared to ban the taking of photographs in the church that houses the relics of St. Francis Xavier.
The basilica of Bom Jesus, in Goa, has become...
Early report from Synod 'stained the honor of the Apostolic See,' says Kazakh bishop
Catholic Culture - World News - Nov 5, 2014 at 1:41 pm A Catholic bishop in Kazakhstan has blasted the preliminary report issued during the Synod of Bishops, saying that it left "a black mark which has stained the honor of the...
Five Things To Remember On Nov. 5
USCCB Media Blog - Nov 5, 2014 at 1:36 pm 1. The Catholic Campaign for Human Development awarded more than $12 Million in grants to antipoverty, human life and dignity projects last year. 2. During #VocationAwareness Week...
Pontifical High Mass for the Feast of All Saints at Norwich Cathedral
New Liturgical Movement - Nov 5, 2014 at 1:27 pm These photographs were taken at Pontifical High Mass at Norwich Cathedral on Saturday. Bishop Alan Hopes was the celebrant, and made history by being the first bishop to celebrate...
D. Oakland, Bp. Barber: Novus Ordo Requiem, Latin, Black Vestments, Faure
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Nov 5, 2014 at 1:22 pm The use of Latin in our liturgical worship must not be limited to the Usus Antiquior of the Roman Rite. Latin is the language if the Latin Church. That means Extraordinary and...
Ways churches drive away first-time visitors
The Deacon's Bench - Nov 5, 2014 at 1:22 pm Any of this look familiar? This comes from Protestant writer and theologian Thom S. Rainer, but I can’t help but think it has Catholic applications, as well. We live in an era of...
Pope: Justice, salvation of souls the inseparable center of nullity processes
Catholic News Agency - General - Nov 5, 2014 at 1:07 pm Vatican City, Nov 5, 2014 / 12:07 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis gave a brief address to canonists on Wednesday, discussing the grave importance of justice in the process of...
Vatican responds to Brittany Maynard: assisted suicide abandons the sick
EWTN - Vatican News - Nov 5, 2014 at 12:48 pm Vatican City, Nov 5, 2014 / 12:48 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- In comments about Brittany Maynard, the terminally ill cancer patient who took her own life, one Vatican official clarified...
Vatican responds to Brittany Maynard: assisted suicide abandons the sick
Catholic News Agency - General - Nov 5, 2014 at 12:48 pm Vatican City, Nov 5, 2014 / 11:48 am (CNA/EWTN News).- In comments about Brittany Maynard, the terminally ill cancer patient who took her own life, one Vatican official clarified...
Meet the Youngest Woman Ever Elected to Congress, And She’s Pro-Life
LifeNews.com - Nov 5, 2014 at 12:45 pm Republican Elise Stefanik on Tuesday became the youngest woman ever elected to Congress. And she’s pro-life. And she’s from New York state.
Stefanik, who was a staffer with the...
For the Record: New Norms for the Resignation of Bishops - see Art. 5
Rorate Coeli - Nov 5, 2014 at 12:36 pm Vatican City, 5 November 2014 (VIS) – The Rescriptum modifying the presentation and acceptance of resignation from pastoral ministry by diocesan bishops and offices of the Roman...
