Archive for August 28, 2021
$1.25M donation will transform University of Maine's Newman Center chapel
The planned renovations include a “quiet, beautiful narthex where one can transition into the presence of God;” different entrances for... Read more
Archbishop Naumann encourages Catholics to get vaccinated, accommodate consciences
More U.S. bishops this week issued statements on COVID-19 vaccine mandates and conscientious objection. Read more
Cardinal asks monastic communities to pray for the 2023 synod on synodality
On Oct. 9-10, the Catholic Church will begin the first phase of a synodal process culminating in the 2023 meeting... Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Australian bishop investigated for sexual abuse
The 71-year-old Bishop Christopher Saunders had taken temporary leave from the administration of his diocese in March 2020. Read more
Pope Francis makes changes to the Vatican’s Chapter of St. Peter
The Chapter of St. Peter is group of retired priests who pray and assist in the basilica’s liturgical activities. Read more
Bishop Olmsted of Phoenix encourages vaccination, supports conscience exemptions through employers
Bishop Thomas Olmsted of the Diocese of Phoenix said on Friday that he encourages the faithful to prayerfully consider getting... Read more
Pastor says priest 'misspoke' when he alleged Cardinal Cupich stopped public prayers after Mass
Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, allegedly ordered a priest to cease praying the Prayer to St. Michael and the... Read more
Cardinal Burke tweets that his condition is improving
In a tweet posted Aug. 28, the 73-year-old Cardinal Burke thanked the health care professionals who have cared for him... Read more
