Archive for September 6, 2009
Church to celebrate feast day of St. Peter Claver on Sept. 9
St. Peter Claver, a Jesuit missionary in Colombia worked tirelessly to evangelize and care for Africans who were being sold... Read more
Palestinian youth touched by hope thanks to Catholic charity
Although Bethlehem is partitioned from East Jerusalem by a 25-foot high Israeli wall, behind the massive concrete barrier there are... Read more
Sex objects no more: Anchorage women find hope in Mary Magdalene Home
Many start as strippers. Some "work" out of a car, a club or by way of the Internet. And since... Read more
Polish bishops warn Catholic politicians that abortion support risks excommunication
The Catholic bishops of Poland have issued a document on the value of healthy families and pro-family policies. At one... Read more
Arizona Catholic church sues to ring its bells
Three churches have filed a lawsuit against the city of Phoenix, charging that its noise ordinance which prohibits the ringing... Read more
Pope Benedict speaks on his role as universal pastor, asks for prayers
At the conclusion of Sunday’s Papal Mass in Viterbo, Italy, Pope Benedict XVI spoke on the theme chosen for his... Read more
Some reacted sinfully to Ted Kennedy's Catholic burial, Bishop Morlino says
The burial of Senator Ted Kennedy was, for some Catholics, a source of scandal. But in his recent column, Bishop... Read more
