Archive for June 15, 2012

Seminarians in Rome participate in the 2012 Clericus Cup tournament on April 21, 2012. ?w=200&h=150

Vatican's new project dives into sports ethics

The ethics of sports will be the focus of a new initiative launched June 14 by two Vatican departments.  Read more

Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles.?w=200&h=150

Archbishop Gomez: seminary teachers must be 'students of American culture'

Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles told a gathering of seminary teachers and staff that they must study the... Read more

Bishop John C. Wester of Salt Lake City.?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Bishops consider revamping their communications model

Bishop John C. Wester of Salt Lake City encouraged his fellow bishops to make use of new communications methods in... Read more

President Barack Obama delivers a statement in the Rose Garden. Official White House Photo by Pete Souza.?w=200&h=150

US bishops appreciate reprieve for some immigrants

The U.S. bishops' conference offered its praise for a June 15 presidential order halting the deportation of younger immigrants who... Read more

Father Harry Entwistle and Pope Benedict XVI.?w=200&h=150

Pope establishes Australian ordinariate for former Anglicans

On June 15 Pope Benedict officially erected the Ordinariate of Our Lady of the Southern Cross for Anglican groups and... Read more

Sister Carol Keehan, CEO and president of CHA. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Catholic Health Association reverses course on mandate accommodation

In a call for broader religious exemptions, the Catholic Health Association has backtracked from its initial support for the Obama... Read more