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July 2016

July 21, 2016

Pope Francis presides at private wedding of deaf couple

From CNS: Pope Francis married a young deaf couple in the chapel of his residence...

July 21, 2016

Coming attractions: movie theaters start showing Catholic ads

An innovative form of evangelization is starting in New Orleans. From The Times-Picayune: Roman Catholic Archbishop...

July 20, 2016

UPDATE: ‘I know Father Tom well, and that face is not definitely his’

A Salesian friend forwarded this to me late today. It's a communication from the Salesians...

July 20, 2016

Ordination update: 2 new deacons for Norwich

From the Diocese of Norwich Diaconate website: Congratulations to Deacon Ben LoCasto and Deacon Octavio...

July 20, 2016

Why Mike Pence left the Democrats and the Catholic Church

From The New York Times: When Gov. Mike Pence of Indiana was in college, he...

July 20, 2016

In a first, diocese celebrates confirmation in the Extraordinary Form

And yes: it included a slap. From the Catholic News Herald in Charlotte: Bishop Peter...

July 20, 2016

Former OSV publisher Greg Erlandson to head CNS

Good news: Greg Erlandson, former president and publisher of Our Sunday Visitor, has been named...

July 20, 2016

Confronting critics, Vatican ratchets up defense of ‘Amoris Laetitia’

From AP: The Vatican is striking back at conservative critics of Pope Francis' landmark document...

July 20, 2016

Fr. Tom update: Photo of kidnapped priest posted on Facebook

His story has been dragging on for months, with reports of his imminent release circulating...

July 19, 2016

Amazing: how a community is putting a homeless teen through college

I think we could use some good news right about now, don't you? So here...

July 19, 2016

Now THIS is a prayer for a convention: Brooklyn priest prays for ‘more noble society’

From Brooklyn's own Msgr. Kieran Harrington, who delivered this invocation at the GOP convention last...

July 19, 2016

Hundreds attend memorial Mass for missing seminarian

Details: Brian Bergkamp’s funeral began with a procession of 51 seminarians, 78 priests and three...

July 18, 2016

Diocese reviewing claims of men who say they’re receiving visions of Mary

Details: Timothy Parsons-Heather was sound asleep early on Feb. 22, 1991, when he had the...

July 18, 2016

AMA reaffirms opposition to physician-assisted suicide

This didn't get much attention last month, but the Christian Medical & Dental Associations is...

July 18, 2016

Pope Francis makes a phone call to Nice: ‘What can I do for you?’

Via Vatican Radio: Pope Francis has telephoned leaders of the terror-stricken French city of Nice,...

July 18, 2016

What’s a nun to do while waiting for World Youth Day? Dance!

This video is quickly going viral. See below. The description: Polish nuns showing their joy...

July 18, 2016

Statement from Bishop of Baton Rouge

From Bishop Robert Meunch: Words cannot express the emotions we feel for those who have...

July 17, 2016

Catholicism in Germany: “Steep downward trend”

From CNA: Figures released Friday by the German bishops' conference draw a bleak picture of...

July 16, 2016

Ordination update: Honduras diocese gets its first permanent deacon

I love getting emails like this. It arrived today from John Donaghy in Honduras: Dear...

July 15, 2016

Boom: Cloistered Carmelite nuns doing so well, they’re starting a new community

Deo Gratias! This was announced a few months ago, but for some reason just trickled...

July 15, 2016

Mike Pence, ‘evangelical Catholic’ who considered becoming a priest

For those who might be wondering, here's the 411 on the religion of Donald Trump's reported...

July 15, 2016

A prayer in a time of terror

Gracious God, you walk with us through the valley of the shadow of death. We...

July 14, 2016

Yes, Jesus, he really does trust in you…

From the Facebook page of Knoxville Bishop Rick Sticka, who is overseeing the construction of...

July 14, 2016

Fascinating: researchers uncover rare mosaic of Noah’s ark in ancient synagogue

Details: Archaeologists have conducted annual excavations at the synagogue in Huqoq, an ancient village in...

July 14, 2016

St. Kateri, the saint ‘for all who are scarred, ashamed, shunned’

Today marks the feast of St. Kateri Tekakwitha. Four years ago, when she was canonized, I...

July 14, 2016

New poll shows Clinton leading among Catholic voters

This may have some significance; Catholics have voted for the winner of the popular vote in...

July 13, 2016

Catholics Come Home launches new ads for Millennials

This is something altogether different for the venerable evangelization outfit. From their press release: Catholics...

July 13, 2016

PAC launches pro-Trump ads targeting the Amish

Here's a demographic some pollsters and pundits might not have considered: It's go time for...

July 12, 2016

A Catholic lens: The vocation of one of New York City’s most famous photographers

A poignant glimpse at The New York Times' legendary Bill Cunningham, who died just last month: Father...

July 12, 2016

Pentagon: “Better than even” chance Father Emil Kapaun’s body will be found

Details about recovering the remains of a man many pray will one day be declared...