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July 2013

July 05, 2013

Is the Hulk Catholic?

The Vatican's newspaper thinks so: The Vatican daily L'Osservatore Romano on Friday devoted a full...

July 04, 2013

Religion in America in 1776

An interesting look back: When the Declaration of Independence was drafted on July 4, 1776,...

July 02, 2013

A Little Perspective

Funny how a random visit to Facebook can clarify one's thinking. He's been on my...

June 2013

June 28, 2013

SSPX: Dialogue with Vatican is Over

Details: On the 25th anniversary of the illicit ordination of four bishops by traditionalist Bishop...

June 27, 2013

“Well, screw that!”

With those three little words, The Anchoress opens the floodgates (or, perhaps, unlocks the pen?)...

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 24, 2013

Putting Out into the Deep: Priest Celebrates “Boat Mass” in Knoxville

An unusual custom continues: Father Joe Campbell’s streak of consecutive boat Masses without a rain-out...

June 24, 2013

In Soviet Georgia, Fears About “666” on ID Cards

Now for something completely different. Details: When Tea Tsulukiani became Georgia’s justice minister her task...

June 20, 2013

Must-see Video: Stephen Colbert’s Heartfelt Salute to His Mom

Take four minutes and see Stephen Colbert in a new and unexpectedly moving role: a...

June 19, 2013

Wow. How’s THIS for a Vibrant Parish?

Here in Denver for the Catholic Media Conference, I was struck by the bulletin for...

June 14, 2013

Praise Cheeses: Trappists Keep Alive Tradition in Bosnia

Details: Three Roman Catholic monks are fighting to keep alive a monastic cheese-making tradition in...

June 13, 2013

In Rare Move, Diocese Gets into the Funeral Home Business

Details: The Catholic diocese of Sacramento has purchased a funeral home in Land Park, making...

June 12, 2013

Catholic Church Praises “Breakdancing Jesus” Mural in England

Details: A new 30-ft piece of street art depicting Jesus breakdancing has attracted praise –...

June 07, 2013

Yee haw: Behold, the Texas Bible

I kid you not. A gentleman by the name of John Dyer has developed an...

June 04, 2013

Jesus, As You’ve Never Seen Him Before: An Amazing Blend of Classic Art and Photoshop

Details: French photographer Léo Caillard visualized this project which brings a little modern flair to...

June 04, 2013

Jean Stapleton: “I Had My Own Way of Finding Help. I Took Out My Bible…”

At the height of her popularity in 1973, the actress wrote a piece for the...

June 02, 2013

The Surprising and Beautiful Story Behind Headstones Holding Hands

A friend posted this on Facebook, and it's too good not to share. Details: In...

May 2013

May 30, 2013

Ohio State President on Notre Dame: “You Can’t Trust Those Damn Catholics…”

I'm sure he meant it in jest. Details: The president of Ohio State University said...

May 30, 2013

The Only Thing Worse Than a Bridezilla

Is a T-Rex who is eager to catch the bouquet. As a deacon reader noted:...

May 29, 2013

The Wheel Presence: Oregon Prepares for the Blessing of the Bikes

Details: The Catholic Archdiocese of Portland and the parish of St. Mary's Cathedral will hold their annual blessing of...

May 26, 2013

Have You Seen This Great Wedding Proposal Video Yet?

From the ubiquitous Brandon Vogt: On May 25, 2013, my sister-in-law, Elizabeth Floegel, boarded a...

May 24, 2013

The Language of Our Time: The Disappearance of Words Like “Conscience” and “Compassion”

Some days back, David Brooks in the New York Times took note of words that...

May 21, 2013

“Post-Catholic” Ireland Sees Rise in Non-Religious Funerals

Details: Patricia Wojnar left a 32-year career in interior design to pursue a degree that...

May 16, 2013

A Hero Will Rise: Theatergoer Smashes Cell Phone During Performance

How long until we see something like this in church? Details: We can't count the...

May 15, 2013

Angelina Jolie and the Illness No One Wants to Mention

Writer Jamie Calloway-Hanauer raises an issue many would prefer to overlook: In the hours following...

May 14, 2013

More parents naming their baby boys “Messiah”

From Reuters: Sophia tops the list of names for American baby girls for the second...

May 06, 2013

Man spends four years writing out the Bible by hand

Wow: A man in upstate New York has just about finished a task that was...

May 06, 2013

Great moments in decisive leadership: Chris Christie, spider man

Wherein the governor of New Jersey smacks down a spider, and is applauded by everyone...

April 2013

April 30, 2013

New dating site set up to promote abstinence

From HuffPo, which picks up the story from Essence Magazine: If you haven’t noticed by...

April 21, 2013

Britain unveils memorial to Quakers who served during wartime

When you think about it, it may be the most unusual war memorial in the...