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November 2013

November 05, 2013

Vatican releases full text of document and survey questions for 2014 Synod of Bishops on the Family

From News.va: The preparatory document for next year’s Synod of Bishops on the Family was...

November 04, 2013

“Marriage isn’t for you”

This wonderful testimony has now gone viral. If you haven't read it yet, take a...

October 2013

October 22, 2013

Vatican reaffirms teaching on communion for divorced and remarried Catholics

From CNS: Amid rising expectations that the Catholic Church might make it easier for divorced...

October 13, 2013

Church confronts the “silent schism” of divorced and remarried Catholics

From Vatican Insider: Shock declarations, such as the ones contained in the document issued by...

September 2013

September 24, 2013

After couple cancels wedding plans, bride’s family turns reception into a dinner for the homeless

Willie H. Fowler (center), his daughter Tamara and wife Carol (right) socialize with Elisabeth Omilami....

September 20, 2013

Bridezilla? No. Minister-zilla.

Lisa Hendey just posted this video of a photographer/wedding presider smackdown over at her place....

September 17, 2013

Canon law experts discuss Church teaching on divorce, remarriage and communion

From Catholic News Service: Recent remarks by Pope Francis about the need for a...

September 16, 2013

“Why celibacy is right for me”

A prominent Jesuit writes in the Washington Post: There has been much talk recently about...

September 13, 2013

What would a married priesthood look like?—UPDATED

With all the raised eyebrows and dropped jaws over recent statements on priestly celibacy, some...

August 2013

August 30, 2013

A love song 75 years in the making

From the YouTube post: A 96-year-old Illinois man wrote a song about his wife of...

August 28, 2013

Attention: brides. This one’s for you.

Planning a wedding? Something to consider...

August 25, 2013

Every husband—or husband-to-be—should read this

Advice from a man whose 16-year marriage just ended: There’s something about my divorce being...

August 13, 2013

A young widow writes about being a young widow

Here's a topic rarely brought up in Catholic circles. This comes from Tammy Ruiz, a...

August 13, 2013

A young widow writes about being a young widow

Here’s a topic rarely brought up in Catholic circles. This comes from Tammy Ruiz, a...

August 13, 2013

A young widow writes about being a young widow

Here’s a topic rarely brought up in Catholic circles. This comes from Tammy Ruiz, a...

August 10, 2013

A groom on the morning of his wedding: “It will all be a gift”

This guy understands that finding the love of your life is an answer to a...

August 10, 2013

A groom on the morning of his wedding: “It will all be a gift”

This guy understands that finding the love of your life is an answer to a...

August 09, 2013

Newly ordained married priest: “My new journey is just beginning”

Father George Sanders blesses his wife and children after his ordination. (photo: Bob Ocken, Arkansas...

August 09, 2013

Newly ordained married priest: “My new journey is just beginning”

Father George Sanders blesses his wife and children after his ordination. (photo: Bob Ocken, Arkansas...

August 01, 2013

The “Hail-Mary-moon”?

The headline caught my eye, and the story that follows offers an interesting glimpse into...

August 01, 2013

The “Hail-Mary-moon”?

The headline caught my eye, and the story that follows offers an interesting glimpse into...

July 2013

July 31, 2013

California Catholic school fires teacher after gay wedding

Details: A Rancho Cucamonga man who taught 17 years at a Catholic high school was...

July 31, 2013

California Catholic school fires teacher after gay wedding

Details: A Rancho Cucamonga man who taught 17 years at a Catholic high school was...

July 19, 2013

VIDEO: Bride Tosses Bouquet from Human Slingshot

You can't make this stuff up. Just watch.

July 18, 2013

“The Craziest Priest in Italy” Performs During Wedding Ceremony

Well, the Anglicans have their musical quirks—and so, it seems, do we Catholics. From HuffPo: ...

July 12, 2013

In the E-mail: Should a Deacon Attend a Gay Wedding?—UPDATED

This arrived in my mailbox yesterday. A woman writes: I would love your opinion on...

July 08, 2013

Woof: Catholic Wedding Includes Dog in Bridal Party

Seriously: Erika said heads turned and cameras clicked when Otter, in her white tutu and...

June 2013

June 26, 2013

What Did Obama Really Say Today About Churches and Gay Marriage?

Elizabeth Scalia has some strong ideas on the topic, and quotes the White House statement: ...

June 25, 2013

Everybody Dance Now: Disco Flash Mob at Church Wedding

You have to see this to believe it. I think it's safe to say that...

June 17, 2013

Where Can Catholics Renew Wedding Vows?

A reader writes: I belong to a wonderful parish in GA about 20 minutes outside...