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September 2015

September 03, 2015

One woman’s story: “When my abortion is forgiven by the Catholic church, I will be free…”

One person’s anonymous testimony: I grew up hearing all sorts of mythology from parishioners about...

September 03, 2015

Vatican: transsexuals cannot be godparents

From Catholic News Agency: A media firestorm arose in Spain after a transsexual woman, who...

September 01, 2015

For Year of Mercy, pope allows all priests to grant absolution for abortion, permits confession with SSPX priests

From a long letter on the jubilee issued today: The tragedy of abortion is experienced...

September 01, 2015

For Year of Mercy, pope allows all priests to grant absolution for abortion, permits confession with SSPX priests

From a long letter on the jubilee issued today: The tragedy of abortion is experienced...

August 2015

August 29, 2015

At the World Meeting of Families: How do you give communion to a million people?

View image | gettyimages.com Here's an interesting glimpse behind the scenes, from Philly.com—including a detail...

August 29, 2015

At the World Meeting of Families: How do you give communion to a million people?

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August 24, 2015

Some proposals for allowing divorced and remarried to receive Communion

From CNS: The discussion at last year's extraordinary Synod of Bishops on the family was...

August 24, 2015

Some proposals for allowing divorced and remarried to receive Communion

From CNS: The discussion at last year’s extraordinary Synod of Bishops on the family was...

August 21, 2015

Catholic deacon presiding at a lesbian wedding in Mississippi?

This popped up in my newsfeed this morning: part of a profile of writer, stand-up...

August 21, 2015

Catholic deacon presiding at a lesbian wedding in Mississippi?

This popped up in my newsfeed this morning: part of a profile of writer, stand-up...

August 11, 2015

Italian priest offering couples a “baby bonus”

View image | gettyimages.com From The Telegraph: A town in Tuscany is offering a “baby...

August 11, 2015

Italian priest offering couples a “baby bonus”

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August 10, 2015

Archbishop Vigneron softens tone on communion for those who support same sex marriage

From The Detroit Free Press: On the eve of hosting an international conference for priests...

August 10, 2015

Archbishop Vigneron softens tone on communion for those who support same sex marriage

From The Detroit Free Press: On the eve of hosting an international conference for priests...

July 2015

July 29, 2015

Church in Spain declares transgendered person not “suitable” to be a godparent

From Huffington Post in Spain: Alex Salinas is 21 years old. He was assigned female...

July 29, 2015

Church in Spain declares transgendered person not “suitable” to be a godparent

From Huffington Post in Spain: Alex Salinas is 21 years old. He was assigned female...

July 28, 2015

New York Times: Gay, transgender Catholics urge Pope Francis to take a stand

From this morning's paper: Lui Akira Francesco Matsuo said he was standing in line for...

July 28, 2015

New York Times: Gay, transgender Catholics urge Pope Francis to take a stand

From this morning’s paper: Lui Akira Francesco Matsuo said he was standing in line for...

June 2015

June 09, 2015

Polish president rescues host during Mass

H/T to Gerard Nadal, who posted this remarkable item on Facebook: On the National Thanksgiving...

June 09, 2015

Polish president rescues host during Mass

H/T to Gerard Nadal, who posted this remarkable item on Facebook: On the National Thanksgiving...

May 2015

May 14, 2015

Denver announces plan to restore order of sacraments

Following in the footsteps of Honolulu, the Archdiocese of Denver is moving to put the...

May 14, 2015

Denver announces plan to restore order of sacraments

Following in the footsteps of Honolulu, the Archdiocese of Denver is moving to put the...

May 11, 2015

Best. Catholic. Wedding. Video. Ever.

A couple months ago, FOTB (Friend of the Bench) Paul Morisi—Coordinator of Adolescent and Young...

May 11, 2015

Best. Catholic. Wedding. Video. Ever.

A couple months ago, FOTB (Friend of the Bench) Paul Morisi—Coordinator of Adolescent and Young...

May 09, 2015

It’s that time again: First Communion

Some shots from the big event at my parish this morning. The atmosphere seemed less chaotic...

May 09, 2015

It’s that time again: First Communion

Some shots from the big event at my parish this morning. The atmosphere seemed less chaotic...

May 03, 2015

Ahead of the Synod, proposing a change for the Sacrament of Penance

From Chiesa in Italy, come details of one theological proposal that would not permit communion for...

May 03, 2015

Ahead of the Synod, proposing a change for the Sacrament of Penance

From Chiesa in Italy, come details of one theological proposal that would not permit communion for...

April 2015

April 28, 2015

Bishop plans to return sacraments of initiation to “their proper order”

Below is part of a letter issued last week by Bishop Larry Silva, from Honolulu:...

April 28, 2015

Bishop plans to return sacraments of initiation to “their proper order”

Below is part of a letter issued last week by Bishop Larry Silva, from Honolulu:...