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June 2019

June 12, 2019

Becoming a Family: Behold, the Beauty of Adoption

You just have to watch this: the heart-tugging story of Matt and Katie...and Natalie. Kudos...

June 12, 2019

What Makes ‘Nones’ Become Catholic?

From Detroit Catholic: New research from a Sacred Heart Major Seminary adjunct instructor suggests today's...

June 12, 2019

‘By the Grace of God’: The Story of a Marriage You Just Have to See

From the Archdiocese of Washington YouTube page comes this stirring testimonial from a couple marking...

June 12, 2019

Notre Dame Cathedral to Hold First Mass Since Fire

Details: Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris will host its first Mass on June 15 two...

June 11, 2019

Ordination Update: 3 New Deacons for San Jose

A grateful diaconal bow to Sarah Flowers in the Office of Deacon Formation in the Diocese...

June 11, 2019

Survey Shows U.S. Catholics Among the Most Supportive of Transgender Rights

This news caught my eye this morning: More than six in ten (62%) Americans say...

June 11, 2019

Ordination Update: 7 New Deacons for Philadelphia

From press release before the ordination: Permanent Deacons are members of the clergy of the...

June 11, 2019

Permanent Deacon to be Ordained a Priest in Albany

From The Diocese of Albany Facebook page: The thought of priesthood could not have been...

June 10, 2019

Come, Holy Ghost: Pentecost in Queens

I thought I'd share a few pictures from yesterday, when my parish celebrated Pentecost by...

June 10, 2019

Horror: Polish Priest Reportedly Stabbed on Way to Morning Mass

Awful news: A Catholic priest in Wrocław is in stable condition after reportedly being stabbed...

June 10, 2019

Viganò Speaks: In Hiding, He Gives His First Extended Interview

From The Washington Post: In the instant he became one of the most controversial figures...

June 10, 2019

Prayer Request: Deacon Killed in Argentina

H/T to Deacon John, who first posted this horrible news from Fides: The Argentine diocese...

June 10, 2019

New York Bill Would Legalize Prostitution

Details: Sex work would be broadly legalized in New York state under a first-of-its-kind bill...

June 10, 2019

UPDATE on Jonathan Morris: ‘The Coming Months Will Be Full of Change for Me’

UPDATE: The interview described below took place Monday night. In it, Morris says he had a...

June 10, 2019

It’s Everywhere: Evangelicals Confront Their Own Sex Abuse Crisis

The New York Times today reminds us that the sex abuse crisis isn't just A...

June 09, 2019

Fulton Sheen Will Be Going to Peoria

Among other things, this means they can restart his canonization process. Great news: The Archdiocese...

June 09, 2019

UPDATE: Man Arrested, Charged with Starting Fire at Florida Co-Cathedral

Details: An arrest has been made in connection with this week's fire at Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More....

June 08, 2019

Stephen Colbert on Tolkien, Robert Bolt, Loss and Faith

The late night comic and outspoken Catholic gave an interview to The New York Times...

June 08, 2019

The Feast That Never Ends: Homily for June 9, 2019, Pentecost

This Sunday, we celebrate the arrival of the Holy Spirit, and the great birthday of...

June 07, 2019

University of Alabama Returns Millions, Removes School Name of Donor Who Urged Boycott Over Abortion Law

Behold, history being made today at the university, as students removed the name of Hugh...

June 07, 2019

The Retired NBA Ref Who Is About to Become a Deacon

A great story from CatholicPhilly.com: If 30 years ago anyone told Steve Javie he would...

June 07, 2019

Archbishop Lori Releases Video Statement on West Virginia Scandal

This was posted today on the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston website. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoMiYcccHAI&fbclid=IwAR2s3YgbxvVY42Buzxc4Q-9GofbXWEYfGjDkV9tBtq1taH7nJALjB0yuKNQ

June 07, 2019

Father Kevin Cusick on Modesty at Mass and ‘The Twitter Mob’

There's been a lot of ink devoted to the controversial tweet of Father Kevin Cusick,...

June 07, 2019

Florida Co-Cathedral Torched; Arson Suspected

Pray for this church and its people: Catholic parishioners expected to attend their evening Mass...

June 07, 2019

Poll: 77% of Americans Want Abortion to Remain Legal

Of course, the crowd chose Barabbas, too. Details: Three-quarters of Americans say they want to...

June 06, 2019

‘One Gets the Sense That Certain Leaders are Clueless Beyond Permission’

If anyone is wondering how lay Catholics are feeling these days, I give you Exhibit...

June 06, 2019

Vatican to Launch Weekly News Program — in Latin

From CNS: A weekly news program about the pope and the Vatican will now be...

June 05, 2019

For D-Day: The Story Behind One of the Greatest Speeches of Our Time

It was the speech President Reagan gave at Pointe du Hoc 35 years ago, and...

June 05, 2019

Shocker: Bransfield Gave Cash Gifts to Cardinals, Young Priests; Spent Millions on Travel

Among other things, the former bishop enjoyed chartered flights and luxury hotels, according this bombshell...

June 05, 2019

Prayer Request: For a Young Priest Stabbed to Death in Kenya

It happened just six months after the 32-year-old priest was ordained. Details: A Catholic priest...