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January 2016

January 12, 2016

On the Road: Church of the Presentation, Upper Saddle River, NJ

Last weekend, I found myself in scenic Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, a leafy suburb...

January 12, 2016

That Famous Quote Attributed to Mother Teresa? Turns Out, It’s Not Hers

Earlier today, I posted on the remarkable note Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin left behind in...

January 12, 2016

Great Moments in Journalism: Stupid Pulitzer Prize Winner Edition

I caught part of the Anderson Cooper show last night and thought I must have...

January 12, 2016

Redskins QB Robert Griffin III Empties His Locker—But Leaves Behind This Remarkable Note Quoting Mother Teresa

This is exceptional: He had nothing to say on Sunday. He had nothing to say...

January 12, 2016

Not in The Onion: Town Builds Shoe-Shaped Church to Attract Women

What a perfect concept for people in the business of saving soles. And, yes, it's true: Church...

January 12, 2016

Pope Francis Preaches on the Power of Prayer: “Prayer Makes Miracles”

A compelling excerpt from this morning's homily: Francis described an event that happened in...

January 12, 2016

Little Sisters of the Poor to Attend State of the Union Speech Tonight

From The Washington Post: Two members of the order of Catholic nuns waging a court...

January 11, 2016

Amazing Grace: Check Out This Ice Skating Nun

Well, here's something you don't see everyday: An ice skating nun is taking the world...

January 11, 2016

“Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth”: The Story Behind an Iconic Performance by Bowie and Bing

It seems only right to remember David Bowie with a classic performance tied to the season...

January 11, 2016

Vatican Official Tweets Tribute to David Bowie

Could you have imagined something like this a few years ago? From The Catholic Herald: ...

January 11, 2016

“It seems a ceiling has been hit. The Traditional Latin Mass appeals to a certain niche group…”

This essay by Msgr. Charles Pope has attracted a lot of attention, and generated a...

January 11, 2016

What I Meant: Pope Explains Famous “Who Am I to Judge?” Quote

He elaborates in his new book: Interviewing Pope Francis in July, Italian journalist Andrea Tornielli...

January 10, 2016

Cardinal Wuerl Explains Firing of Employee in Gay Marriage

Addressing news about a church cantor who was terminated after entering into a gay marriage,...

January 09, 2016

Catholic Widow of San Bernardino Victim Invited to Attend State of the Union

Details: The other four from the Inland Empire who will attend Tuesday night’s speech at...

January 09, 2016

Where Altar Servers Abound

I've written glowingly in the past about the altar servers at my parish—and even posted...

January 09, 2016

ISIS Militant Executes His Mother

It doesn't get more evil than this: An Islamic State militant killed his own mother...

January 08, 2016

Shock: San Bernardino Church Vandalized with Satanic, Nazi Symbols

It happened at Our Lady of Hope parish. Details: Sal Vasquez said he wasn't surprised...

January 08, 2016

Pope Francis Lends Rare Crosier to Anglicans for Their Meeting

Interesting: The Roman Catholic Church has loaned the head of the pastoral staff associated with...

January 07, 2016

Fake Priest on the Run in California

Didn't anyone ask this guy for papers or references? Details: He’s known as “Father Erwin Mena”....

January 07, 2016

How Much of the U.S. Population is Muslim?

The number is small, according to Pew, but it is growing: Pew Research Center estimates...

January 07, 2016

Burlington Plans to Open Vermont’s First Online Catholic High School

Here's a bold and innovative way to educate young Catholics in the 21st century, thanks to...

January 07, 2016

Marco Rubio Releases Ad Touting His Faith

This came out today: The new push comes after Rubio on Wednesday announced his religious...

January 07, 2016

Welcome Back: Louisville Launches Innovative Program for Lapsed Catholics

From the Archdiocese of Louisville's website: During this Year of Mercy called by Pope Francis,...

January 07, 2016

Parish Fires Gay Cantor: “Those who minister in the Church…are to support Church teaching and practice”

It happened recently in Maryland, in the Archdiocese of Washington. Details: Jeffrey Higgins says he...

January 06, 2016

Since This is “Little Christmas”…

...here's a "little" Christmas, courtesy the brilliant Rowan Atkinson as Mr. Bean. This never grows...

January 06, 2016

Newsweek, Go Home. You’re Drunk. Those Aren’t Nuns.

So this story has been making the rounds: Two Northern California habit-wearing nuns, the self-proclaimed...

January 06, 2016

“Genuinely One for the History Books”: First Catholic Service at Hampton Court Chapel in 450 Years

And, it will be in Latin. The press release: Henry VIII’s chapel to be setting...

January 06, 2016

A Former Monk Wins the Lottery—and Produces a Play on Thomas Merton

From The New York Times: It sounds like the setup for some kind of droll...

January 06, 2016

A Dad Responds to Complaints About His Kids at Mass

Some weeks back, I posted excellent advice for parents bringing their kids to Mass. Now,...

January 06, 2016

“Sexual abuse in education is the clergy-abuse crisis of this decade, if not this century…”

From The New York Times: The scope of a sexual abuse scandal at St. George’s...