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July 2016

July 30, 2016

Sherry Weddell on Mike Pence’s religion: ‘He is the 21st-century norm, not the exception’

Sherry Weddell, author of the acclaimed book "Forming Intentional Disciples," looks at the story of...

July 29, 2016

How many bishops can do THIS?

Behold, Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas, taking a little break during World Youth Day...

July 29, 2016

Baton Rouge court upholds ‘seal of the confessional’

Some good news, for once: A win for the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese...

July 29, 2016

How does a pastor respond after his church has been desecrated?

Like this: here are the thoughts of the Rev. Bill Peckman, whose Missouri Catholic parish...

July 29, 2016

Wow: trailer for Mel Gibson’s new movie

A few weeks ago, I blogged on the first poster for Mel Gibson's new movie, "Hacksaw Ridge."...

July 29, 2016

What did Tim Kaine learn during his year in Honduras?

For all his significant weaknesses and flaws as a candidate, Tim Kaine has this impressive...

July 29, 2016

Meet some pro-life Democrats

Last weekend, I posted an interview with the head of Democrats for Life in America,...

July 28, 2016

Artist behind ‘Homeless Jesus’ donates St. Pio replicas for foundation—and now you can own one

Readers may remember that I'm a supporter and friend of the Saint Pio Foundation. You may...

July 28, 2016

Priest’s prayer at convention: ‘Lord God, life itself is your gift to us’

Last week, I posted on the prayer offered by a Brooklyn priest at the GOP...

July 28, 2016

What’s the point of the humeral veil, anyway?

The picture here from World Youth Day popped up elsewhere at Aleteia, with a little quiz....

July 28, 2016

‘Never underestimate the generosity of others’: how one man saved the life of this Brooklyn priest

Here's something to make your day, from the In My Backyard Desk. It's the story...

July 28, 2016

‘Speak of the Devil’: special event for New York peeps (and geeks)

My friend the Rev. John Cush—back in New York, on break from Rome, where he's a...

July 28, 2016

Homily on Father Jacques Hamel at ‘Mass in Time of Persecution’

This liturgy was celebrated yesterday in Sydney, Australia by Archbishop Anthony Fisher, O.P. The video...

July 27, 2016

Ordination update: 1 new deacon for Madison

The Holy Spirit has been busy. This past weekend, Jim Hoegemeier became Deacon Jim Hoegemeier,...

July 27, 2016

10 years on, deacons reflect on their ministry in Australia

Details: In 2006, 14 men were ordained to the Permanent Diaconate for the Archdiocese of...

July 27, 2016

Cardinal Pell “emphatically and unequivocally rejects any allegations of sexual abuse against him”

From Crux: Australian Cardinal George Pell, the Vatican’s top financial officer, is facing multiple allegations...

July 27, 2016

Report: Killer of priest was a convicted terrorist living with his parents

Details: One of the Normandy church murderers was a convicted terrorist who was meant to...

July 26, 2016

Martyrdom in a place named for St. Stephen

Someone made this observation earlier today on Twitter: I doubt the #Normandy murderers were aware...

July 26, 2016

In new book, Cardinal Burke reveals his mother was told to abort him

From The Catholic Herald: In a new book-length interview with the French journalist Guillaume d’Alançon,...

July 26, 2016

The Church’s newest martyr: Jacques Hamel, pray for us—UPDATED

Details: Hamel, who was born in 1930, was "a good priest...discrete. He was quiet, didn't...

July 26, 2016

BREAKING: Priest killed in attack on French church—UPDATED

Awful news this morning, from the The Daily Mail: A priest has been butchered by...

July 25, 2016

Tim Kaine’s bishop releases statement on ‘Catholics in Public Office’

This statement from the the bishop of Diocese of Richmond is dated Friday: Bishop Francis X....

July 25, 2016

Iraqi man with explosives arrested in Poland ahead of WYD, papal visit

Details: A 48-year-old Iraqi man has been arrested on charges of possessing explosives in Poland....

July 25, 2016

Mike Piazza, Catholic and Hall-of-Famer

Check this out, from National Catholic Register: New York Mets slugger Mike Piazza was inducted into the Baseball Hall of...

July 25, 2016

Video: using a drone at a church wedding?

A short time ago, I posted on Facebook this little item, about the first US-approved...

July 25, 2016

A new approach to vocations: ‘Speed dating’ for God

From The New York Times: As the seconds ticked away, the timekeeper cast her eyes...

July 25, 2016

Shock: Catholic church desecrated with human feces—UPDATED

It happened in Bowling Green, MO: The pastor of a local Catholic Church parish has a message...

July 24, 2016

Just another Sunday: Tim Kaine attends Mass in Richmond, sings with choir

From The Richmond Times-Dispatch: Less than 24 hours after being introduced as Hillary Clinton’s running...

July 24, 2016

Amazing disgrace—UPDATED

Details: After receiving a complaint, the Holtville High School band won't be allowed to perform "Amazing Grace"...

July 23, 2016

Tim Kaine’s pastor: ‘We believe in that seamless garment’

Yet, there's no mention of abortion in this piece. From NPR, reporter Kelly McEvers interviews...