Archive for May 14, 2014

(L-R) Marc Barnes, Joseph Antoniello, Emilio Marquez, Samantha McCoy, Patrick Walters and Matthew Seal of the Harmonium Project. Courtesy of The Harmonium Project/Matthew Seal.?w=200&h=150

By Hillary Mast

Students inspired by John Paul II to revitalize college town

A group of college classmates have set out on a mission to revamp their university town in Ohio after learning... Read more

Cardinal Donald Wuerl led a procession to the St. John Paul II National Shrine in Washington D.C., May 11, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

DC procession celebrates John Paul II's sainthood

Several hundred people took part in a procession to the Saint John Paul II National Shrine in Washington, D.C., on... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during his general audience on May 14, 2014 ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope: gift of fortitude not just for 'extraordinary circumstances'

During his General Audience address Wednesday, Pope Francis spoke on the gift of fortitude, explaining that it helps us to... Read more

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia speaks during the CALL conference in Los Angeles in August 26, 2013 ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Theme for upcoming World Meeting of Families announced

During a press conference held in Philadelphia, USA Vatican officials announced the theme for the 2015 World Day of Families,... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Animated video on John Paul II aims to evangelize youth

In honor of the canonization of St. John Paul II, audiovisual resource page Catholic Link has created an animated video... Read more

Fr. Kevin Doran, who was named, May 14, 2014, as Bishop of Elphin. ?w=200&h=150

Vocation is 'never static,' reflects newly appointed Irish bishop

Father Kevin Doran, whom Pope Francis appointed Bishop of Elphin, Ireland, on May 14 has emphasized that one’s personal vocation... Read more

Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Jos, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria. ?w=200&h=150

Christians and Muslims united in Nigeria, says bishop

Boko Haram’s April kidnapping of more than 200 schoolgirls has brought Nigerians, as well as people across the world, into... Read more

EWTN chief executive officer Michael Warsaw. ?w=200&h=150

EWTN honored as religious TV station of the year

EWTN Global Catholic Network and its news show EWTN News Nightly have won two Gabriel Awards in recognition of their... Read more

Cardinal Seán O’Malley. ?w=200&h=150

Cardinal O'Malley: reject indifference toward immigrants

Cardinal Seán O’Malley of Boston called for a greater awareness of the situation faced by many immigrants to the U.S.,... Read more

Cardinal Sean O'Malley of Boston speaks during the 2014 National Catholic Prayer Breakfast on May 13, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Prayer breakfast speakers: US Church called to missionary role

In an increasingly antagonistic culture, American Catholics must realize that they are not called to comfort, but to fearlessly proclaim... Read more