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When a mother is caught stealing diapers, police respond with compassion
Aleteia - Jul 28, 2017 at 11:00 pm She had enough money for groceries, but not enough for the diapers her baby needed.When a Maryland woman was caught stealing two packages of diapers from a grocery store, the...
What is psychological abuse and how can we detect it?
Aleteia - Jul 28, 2017 at 11:00 pm Psychological abuse is on the rise. Here are some red flags to watch for.It is fairly common to hear about cases of domestic abuse or mistreatment. Unfortunately, it’s on the rise...
This soon-to-be saint started the Knights of Columbus
Aleteia - Jul 28, 2017 at 11:00 pm Ven. Michael J. McGivney laid the groundwork for what is now the largest Catholic fraternal service organization in the world. Born to Irish immigrants in Waterbury, Connecticut,...
The comedy stylings of Catholicism
Aleteia - Jul 28, 2017 at 11:00 pm Christ always has the last laugh, but the paradoxes of faith can both shock and amuse.There is a particular style of humor that is very distinctly Catholic. It’s shocking, and...
Agencies in Toowoomba help warm refugees this winter
The Catholic Leader - Jul 28, 2017 at 7:00 pm CATHOLIC agencies and ministries in Toowoomba have joined a campaign to help migrants and refugees in the area keep warm during winter. Catholic Care Social Services, Toowoomba...
Reflections of a newly ordained priest: Father Will Sexton
Cardinal Seán's Blog - Jul 28, 2017 at 6:53 pm Hello and welcome!
Regular readers will remember that, for the last couple of weeks, I have been giving some of our newly ordained priests an opportunity to share their stories...
Abortionist praised by Pope speaks at Catholic church, pro-life protesters kicked out
LifeSiteNews - Jul 28, 2017 at 6:51 pm Pope Francis praised Emma Bonino as a 'forgotten great' in 2016.
Was The Vatican II Revolution Real, Or Just a Misinterpretation?
OnePeterFive - Jul 28, 2017 at 6:19 pm It is often voiced by conservatives disheartened by the changes in the Catholic Church — changes that seem to have accelerated exponentially in recent years — that Vatican II was...
Camaldolese monks perform a new arrangement of “Tantum Ergo”
Aleteia - Jul 28, 2017 at 6:00 pm Fr. Consiglio's guitar work is fleet and relaxing.Father Cyprian Consiglio is a composer, musician, Camaldolese monk, and Catholic priest. He spent his early years as a secular...
Thanks ‘bee’ to God: Iowa beekeeper honored for service as catechist
The Catholic Spirit (St. Paul, MN) - Jul 28, 2017 at 5:47 pm On a recent sunny Saturday morning, Bob Fassbinder and his wife, Kathy, were surrounded by a chorus of buzzing bees as he held up a hive full of honey.
Giving Voice network connects women religious for community, activism
The Catholic Spirit (St. Paul, MN) - Jul 28, 2017 at 5:39 pm Giving Voice, a network for women religious under 50, encourages participants to form a community and share their gifts with the whole network and society at large.
Land O’ Lakes statement on Catholic higher education turns 50
The Catholic Spirit (St. Paul, MN) - Jul 28, 2017 at 5:34 pm Not all Catholics are familiar with the Land O' Lakes statement, a document on Catholic higher education with a cool sounding name, but this landmark text needs no explanation for...
Catholic group asks U.S. government to drop appeal in HHS mandate case
The Catholic Spirit (St. Paul, MN) - Jul 28, 2017 at 5:29 pm The Catholic Benefits Association has filed a motion with the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver over a three-year-old appeal by three Cabinet departments in a case...
Victory! Chile Stops Abortion Activists From Legalizing Abortion
LifeNews.com - Jul 28, 2017 at 5:26 pm The legalization of abortion in Chile- which bans all abortion and has the lowest maternal mortality rate in Latin America-was stopped by one vote. The stunning pro-life victory...
Never Forget the Courage Chris Gard and Connie Yates Showed Fighting to Save Charlie Gard
LifeNews.com - Jul 28, 2017 at 5:20 pm Charlie Gard has died.
“’Our beautiful little boy has gone, we are so proud of you Charlie,” said his mom, Connie Yates, who with Chris Gard fought an unresponsive judiciary and...
After repeal fails, ‘task remains’ to reform health care, says bishop
The Catholic Spirit (St. Paul, MN) - Jul 28, 2017 at 5:20 pm After the Senate Republicans failed to get enough votes to pass a "skinny" repeal to remove parts of the Affordable Care Act in the early hours of July 28, a U.S. bishop said the...
Doctor Urges Mother to Euthanize Her Disabled Daughter Instead of Caring for Her
LifeNews.com - Jul 28, 2017 at 5:16 pm Disability rights leaders and the Newfoundland government Minister responsible for disability issues are speaking out against the recent complaint by Sheila Elson after a doctor...
‘We are bridge builders’: Maronite Catholic youth gather in Lebanon
The Catholic Spirit (St. Paul, MN) - Jul 28, 2017 at 5:13 pm They came from around the world, from Australia, South America, Europe and the United States. Some came from Africa, and some from nearby countries in the Middle East.
Arkansas Planned Parenthood May Have to Follow Pro-Life Law on Abortion Drugs After All
LifeNews.com - Jul 28, 2017 at 5:08 pm An Arkansas law that regulates dangerous abortion drugs is no longer blocked after a circuit court found that a lower court judge did not provide enough details to justify the...
Woman Who Thought She Was Aborting Her 35-Week-Old Baby Finds He Was Sold to Her Cousin
LifeNews.com - Jul 28, 2017 at 5:04 pm Reality shows sell extreme drama, but occasionally they do draw attention to some rarely discussed problems in society.
An upcoming episode of Bravo’s “Southern Charm” revealed...