Some things take a while to complete. Michael Marini started writing a book in 2001, and it was published last year. It’s an inspirational story about his father, Dante, and his recovery from a serious illness in 2011.
“It’s sort...
WASHINGTON -- In a 7-2 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of preserving a historic cross-shaped memorial in Bladensburg, Maryland saying the cross did not endorse religion.
The June 20 ruling reversed a lower court decision last year.
"Although...
PORTLAND, Ore. -- George Elliot knows the power of a story to touch souls. He has spent years as an actor, director and playwright. Now he's on a mission to save lives.
Elliot, a member of St. Therese Parish in...
Sunday Scripture readings, June 23, 2019
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Cycle C
1) Gn 14:18-20
Psalm 110:1-4
2)1 Cor 11:23-26
Gospel: Lk 9:11-17
The food that sustains us
Among the items on the menu of the Passover meal are flat...
VATICAN CITY -- The Vatican recognizes how difficult it is for nations to manage the flow of migrants and refugees, but one thing is certain: "We must respond in a humane manner, a Christian manner, and we must try...
CLAYMONT – There are a few things Father John Gayton will not miss about being a chaplain in the Navy Reserves. There are those frequent haircuts, for one. And having to travel to Mississippi, which he has done for...
GLASGOW — The steady hum of heavy equipment and construction workers is nearly a memory at St. Margaret of Scotland Church and Christ the Teacher School. For the past year, crews have been building a parish hall next to...
WASHINGTON -- The House of Representatives has begun debate on a bill that will overturn at least nine pro-life policies, including reinstating taxpayer-funded abortion domestically and abroad, according to Republican Rep. Chris Smith of New Jersey.
The bill is H.R....
VATICAN CITY -- Like an orchestra conductor leading a symphony of different sounds and harmonies, the Holy Spirit creates a masterpiece of unity and communion that extols God's love, Pope Francis said.
In creating this harmony, the Holy Spirit "makes...
Never again.
How many times will we hear those words until it is true?
Will each of our communities, each of the people we hold dear have to experience loss at the hands of bigotry?
Never again, just one more time. And...