WASHINGTON -- Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Richard J. Malone of Buffalo, New York, and named Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger of Albany, New York, as Buffalo's apostolic administrator.
The changes were announced in Washington Dec. 4 by...
ASTON, Pa. — Bishop Malooly will deliver the commencement address and receive an honorary degree at Neumann University’s winter graduation on Dec. 18. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. at the Mirenda Center for Sport, Spirituality...
VATICAN CITY — The timing of the U.S. bishops’ “ad limina” visits to the Vatican was a matter of Pope Francis’ schedule and the regular rhythm of his meetings with the world’s bishops.
But for Archbishop William E. Lori of...
VATICAN CITY — The dignity and rights of people with disabilities are increasingly threatened by a society that discriminates and views them as a burden, Pope Francis said.
In a letter marking the U.N.’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities...
JERUSALEM — The Assembly of Catholic Ordinaries of the Holy Land condemned vandalism attacks in two Arab villages and called on Israeli authorities to “investigate seriously” what they termed hate crimes.
In addition to dozens of cars damaged and anti-Arab...
VATICAN CITY -- The example of St. Peter and the teaching of his successor encourage bishops to serve their flocks "willingly and generously," Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore said.
Archbishop Lori, who was appointed earlier this year to investigate...
Pray along with this meditation inspired by Matthew 1:18-24.
You speak to us in dreams. Sometimes it is the only occasion you find us still and quiet. Quiet enough to hear your voice. Still enough to grab our attention.
You whisper...
"Stay awake."
With this terse command, the Gospel of Matthew begins our season of Advent on Sunday, Dec. 1. How rich and rewarding will be the 24 days of this season if we keep those words in our heart each...
The turkey leftovers are running low, and the fall sports season ended on Saturday with the football state championship games. That means it must be time for winter sports, which take place in gymnasiums near you beginning Wednesday. Hockey...
Bishop Malooly arrived in Rome over the weekend for his visit with Pope Francis.
He made a visit in the early hours of the trip to Saint Peter’s Square in front of the basilica and the Vatican’s Christmas tree.
The bishops...