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March 2015

March 15, 2015

Two deacons make a mark on Christian radio

The Toledo Blade has a long look at the rise of Christian radio in Ohio—and...

March 05, 2015

Fr. Rosica: “It was never my intention to sue”

Crux reports: Despite a frenzy in the conservative Catholic blogosphere, a high-profile priest who volunteers...

March 03, 2015

“Priest” offers to hear confessions via Snapchat?

From San Antonio: Instead of turning to church to confess your sins, could you instead...

March 02, 2015

A priest who spent 50 years “jousting with The New York Times”

Catholic News Agency reports: A lot has changed in journalism since 1961, but not Msgr....

February 2015

February 26, 2015

Diocese of Bridgeport launches its own app, designed by a deacon

From The Wilton Bulletin: The Diocese of Bridgeport has launched a mobile phone app that...

February 22, 2015

So, how does the secular media cover the pope going on retreat?

With headlines like this: Pope Gets Away from Vatican to Work on Correcting "Defects" AP's...

February 21, 2015

Restaurant chain invites the pope to try its Lent menu

How's this for an unusual marketing gimmick: Red Robin is hoping to lure Catholics who...

February 19, 2015

Muslims observe Lent in show of solidarity with Christians

From The Independent: In a show of solidarity, Muslims are standing with Christians and giving...

February 19, 2015

What happened when an NFL coach showed up for a press conference with ashes on his forehead

The Baltimore Sun notes: Baltimore Ravens head Coach John Harbaugh spoke at the NFL Combine...

February 14, 2015

Anchored in faith: Lester Holt on religion and journalism

When Lester Holt took over for Brian Williams on the NBC Nightly News last week,...

February 13, 2015

David Carr on recovery—and the prayer that sustained him

The brilliant New York Times media columnist David Carr died suddenly yesterday—which jolted a lot...

February 13, 2015

Signs of the times: best street signs ever?

The City of Hayward, California is trying something different. This, from The New York Daily...

February 12, 2015

Guess who just had to change his name on Facebook?

View image | gettyimages.com That would be me. As I do periodically, I decided today to...

February 11, 2015

What next for Brian Williams? —UPDATED

Verne Gay at Newsday offers his prediction—and it strikes me as entirely plausible: There are versions circulating...

February 09, 2015

Man pays $450 for MacBook on eBay, receives just a picture of one

From CNET: Paul Barrington thought he'd achieved a rare deal when his bid of 300...

February 08, 2015

What can Brian Williams do next? Here are 5 possibilities

With Brian Williams announcing that he's taking a leave from anchoring the NBC Nightly News...

February 06, 2015

NBC launches investigation of Brian Williams

From USA TODAY: NBC News confirmed Friday that it's investigating chief anchor Brian Williams over...

February 06, 2015

The Brian Williams debacle: 3 things he did wrong in that apology

That whopper the NBC News anchor told on the air a few days back was...

January 2015

January 24, 2015

Vermont’s “Cyber-Bishop” Coyne: “We are now a missionary church. We have to give people a reason to stay.”

Bishop Christopher Coyne via Diocese of Burlington A Burlington TV station aired this brief profile...

January 23, 2015

Pope releases message for World Day of Social Communications on “Communicating the Family”

Photo from Vatican Radio From Vatican Radio: The Vatican has issued Pope Francis’ Message for...

January 06, 2015

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s solution to save Christianity in the UK: WiFi

Andrew Lloyd Webber in 2007 (photo by Tracey Nolan from Toronto, Canada via Wikipedia) From The Daily...

January 05, 2015

Historic audio: Mario Cuomo and the question “Who is God?”

The day before Mario Cuomo's funeral in New York City, the city's fabled 92nd St. Y...

December 2014

December 30, 2014

Bible app reports the most popular verses of 2014

From Huffington Post: The Bible App has been downloaded more than 162 million times, according to the...

December 10, 2014

TIME’s Person of the Year is …

...a group of people: the Ebola fighters. (Last year, you'll recall, the cover boy was Pope...

December 10, 2014

On Santa’s list: remembering Jesus

A seasonal reminder from Catholics Come Home. Share this with someone you love and want...

December 10, 2014

Pope discusses the Synod, says media covered it like sports

From Vatican Radio: Following a series of reflections concentrating on the Church, Pope Francis at...

December 08, 2014

Great moments in journalism: you decide, we report

Media Bistro reported last week on a media summit featuring ABC News anchor David Muir....

December 04, 2014

All is calm, all is bright: terrific Advent video from the Archdiocese of Washington

Hot on the heels of the Diocese of Brooklyn's clever promotion for the season comes...

December 03, 2014

Brooklyn launches hip new ad campaign for Christmas

From the In My Backyard Desk ... Hot on the heels of last year's buzz-worthy...

November 2014

November 20, 2014

Cardinal O’Malley writes about his “60 Minutes” interview

From The Boston Pilot's website: Last Sunday evening I was privileged to be featured on...