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November 2017

November 09, 2017

For the first time in the U.S., a newborn gets a chance at life, thanks to Safe Haven Box

What a great pro-life story. The video here shows how the system works—and for the...

November 09, 2017

Pope Francis declares John Paul I ‘venerable,’ putting him on the path to sainthood

His 33-day-long papacy is among the shortest on record—but his legacy as "the smiling pope"...

November 09, 2017

WATCH: Think you know the whole story? Think again

A short video with a timeless message for us all. Click and watch.

November 08, 2017

Pope: ‘The Mass is not a show,’ put away the phones!

Can I hear an 'Amen'? Check this out: On Wednesday a fiery Pope Francis chastised...

November 08, 2017

‘Heavenly Bodies’: Museum to display clothing inspired by Catholic style

From The New York Times: The Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art is...

November 07, 2017

Details on funeral for Deacon Pat Logsdon

Following the horrific news this weekend, there is finally an update. The Diocese of Rockville...

November 07, 2017

Pope appoints two lay women as undersecretaries to Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life

From CNS: Pope Francis named a bioethics expert and a seasoned canon lawyer, both women,...

November 07, 2017

Pope Francis ‘deeply grieved’ by massacre in Texas

From Vatican Radio: The following is a telegram of condolences for the victims of the...

November 07, 2017

Why the Reformation matters to Catholics: a deacon weighs in

It's my friend and brother Deacon Scott Dodge from Salt Lake City: Some Roman Catholics...

November 07, 2017

Pope Francis says he urged cardinals to support Ratzinger in 2005 conclave

A little glimpse behind the scenes of the conclave that elected Benedict XVI: Pope Francis...

November 06, 2017

Fake news: No, the Vatican is not creating an ‘ecumenical Mass’

Put this one to rest: The Vatican has denied rumours that a secret commission is...

November 06, 2017

Quote of the Day: ‘These attacks represent a grave warning…’

"My friends, these attacks represent a grave warning to our common society. We must collectively...

November 06, 2017

Survey: ‘Trust in religious institutions has fallen to historic lows’

Among other things, this new study concludes that one in five Americans is "spiritual but...

November 06, 2017

‘The research is astounding’: Evidence that marriage is what separates the rich from the poor

From The Federalist: A foundational value in our nation is the opportunity for all its...

November 06, 2017

They called him the ‘ninja deacon’: More on murdered Deacon Pat Logsdon

The New York Times has more on the deacon stabbed to death last week. Take...

November 05, 2017

On being an altar server: ‘It means you are part of a miracle’

Note: Saturday morning while I was in Washington for the Deacon Convocation, I got a...

November 05, 2017

Ordination update: 22 new deacons for Oklahoma City

This item was posted on the archdiocese's Facebook page, along with some pictures. Archbishop Paul...

November 04, 2017

Hymn of the Week: ‘Lead Me, Lord’

Here's a great Protestant hymn from Samuel Sebastian Wesley, a 19th century English composer and...

November 04, 2017

A Deacon’s Prayer: ‘May I be to others what they need…’

Had a wonderful visit with the deacons in the Archdiocese of Washington and their wives....

November 04, 2017

Shock: deacon stabbed to death at halfway house

Words fail. Details: A devout Catholic deacon was stabbed to death at a Long Island...

November 03, 2017

Next stop: Washington

I'm on the road again, headed to the archdiocese where it all began, Washington. It's...

November 03, 2017

WATCH: Pope Francis explains, ‘When I go to pray, a few times I fall asleep…”

He talked about this in an interview a few days ago. Aleteia posted details on...

November 03, 2017

Surprising detail in GOP tax plan: it would end ban on clergy endorsing candidates from the pulpit

Details: Tucked in to the last pages of a sweeping Republican tax overhaul bill is a...

November 02, 2017

Faith hits a home run: How Houston helps bring the Mass to the masses

Check out this great short video produced by the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston to celebrate Houston's...

November 02, 2017

Report: Pope raises prospect of more married men becoming priests

This news shouldn't really surprise anyone, since Francis has said he's open to considering just...

November 02, 2017

‘Every soul matters’: the beauty and hope of All Souls Day

Just stumbled on this: my homily for All Souls Day, 2008: His name was John...

November 01, 2017

Prepare ye: Diocese of Orange’s Bishop Vann cast in ‘Godspell’

You may remember the stagestruck prelate has done this sort of thing before. Now he's...

November 01, 2017

Their cup runneth over: Behold, Starbucks’ new Christmas cup

It's the holidays on steroids: Starbucks' years-long war on Christmas is over. The coffee giant...

November 01, 2017

Meet the deacon who wears a stole—and a black belt

From the In My Backyard Desk...here's a story from our diocesan cable channel, NET in...

November 01, 2017

Praying for an end to terrorism: Homily for November 1, 2017, Solemnity of All Saints

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” This feast day, those words...