Articles by Carl Bunderson
New York cultural event delves into meaning of relationship
Jan 16, 2014 / 04:02 amThe upcoming New York Encounter cultural festival will explore the dynamic between “I” and “We” – individuals and community – and how the human person finds fulfillment only in relationship.
Priest dismissed from Society of Jesus had 'lost his way'
Jan 16, 2014 / 00:03 amFather John Dear, a longtime activist for peace and nonviolence who has been dismissed from the Jesuits, is impassioned yet wayward according to a source long familiar with the Society of Jesus.
San Francisco pro-life walk to include slate of dynamic events
Jan 14, 2014 / 17:04 pmThe 2014 Walk for Life West Coast will host an engaging series of events surrounding the walk itself, which one of the founders is calling a fruition of ten years of pro-life witness in San Francisco.
Revelation helps answer reason's questions, priest scholar says
Jan 14, 2014 / 12:24 pmIn a new work exploring the connection between revelation and political philosophy, Fr. James Schall argues that revelation is an answer addressed to questions raised, but unable to be solved, by reason alone.
New book examines 'vibrant' revival of US Catholicism
Jan 10, 2014 / 04:18 amThe story of the U.S. Catholic Church in the early 21st century is one of excitement and renewal, say two authors of a book that examines successful dioceses, bishops and priests.
Vatican analyst eager to improve media coverage of Church
Jan 9, 2014 / 04:02 amVatican journalist and expert John L. Allen, Jr. will join the staff of the The Boston Globe as an associate editor next month in a bid to enrich the media's coverage of religion and the Church.
Reported limit on 'monsignor' may be return to older practice
Jan 6, 2014 / 14:49 pmCommenting on Pope Francis allegedly restricting the honorary title of “monsignor” to priests over the age of 65, one historian has suggested that the move could be a return to traditional practices.
Neb. priest, students engage in Latin through conversation
Dec 20, 2013 / 04:02 amFather Joseph Faulkner, a priest of the Lincoln diocese, is teaching Latin to his high school students by actually speaking to them in Latin and “throwing them in a little bit above their heads.”
Minn. auxiliary bishop looks forward to sharing Christ's light
Dec 18, 2013 / 04:07 amBishop Andrew Cozzens, who was consecrated an auxiliary bishop of the Saint Paul and Minneapolis archdiocese Dec. 9, is excited that his new ministry will facilitate the spread of Christ's love.
Respond to divorced Catholics with love, theologians urge
Dec 18, 2013 / 02:02 amThe Catholic Church must reach out to Catholics who are divorced and remarried to let them know they are welcome even if they cannot receive the sacraments, several theologians have noted.
Central African Republic mired in violence amid threat of genocide
Dec 10, 2013 / 16:55 pmA year of violence threatening the stability of the Central African Republic has escalated in recent weeks, leaving more than one million people in need amidst calls for foreign aid and warnings of the potential for genocide.Central African Republic mired in violence amid genocide threat
Book on Vatican art walks a course of spiritual exercises
Dec 6, 2013 / 04:03 amThe director of the Vatican Museums' art patrons program has authored “Meditations on Vatican Art,” a collection of images of beautiful works accompanying the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius.
Priests call Year of Faith a chance to deepen knowledge of God
Nov 22, 2013 / 17:29 pmAs the Year of Faith draws to a close, two U.S. priests reflected on faith and the new evangelization, noting the importance of faith as the way that human being come to know God.
Carmelite nun from Syria describes pain of civil war
Nov 21, 2013 / 17:56 pmMother Agnes Mariam of the Cross, a Lebanese-born nun who has lived nearly 20 years in Syria, is travelling the U.S. advocating for peace and reflecting on how the conflict has affected life in the region.
Christmas toy drive for schools is constitutional, lawyer says
Nov 21, 2013 / 00:06 amAfter two public schools ended their affiliation with an evangelical-run Christmas toy drive for impoverished children, a lawyer with a group that supports religious liberty said such affiliation is in fact constitutional.
Archbishop Coakley humbled, surprised to be CRS chairman
Nov 20, 2013 / 17:07 pmArchbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City says he feels privileged to have been named chairman of the board for Catholic Relief Services and was surprised when he was asked last week to take the role.
Thomas Aquinas College founder remembered for humility
Oct 19, 2013 / 15:28 pmRonald P. McArthur, the founding president of Thomas Aquinas College, died Oct. 17 and is being remembered for the profound impact he had on the college's community, and beyond.
Oklahoma City archbishop reveals five-year discipleship plan
Oct 17, 2013 / 03:10 amIn an Oct. 7 pastoral letter entitled “Go Make Disciples,” Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City offered to the members of his archdiocese a multi-year vision of holiness and mission.
New film shows heroism, strength of English martyrs
Oct 13, 2013 / 15:05 pmThe new film “Faith of Our Fathers” examines the Catholic martyrs of the English Reformation, whose fortitude is a reminder that persecution strengthens the Church, a presenter of the film has noted.
Vatican analyst warns of global 'war' against Christians
Oct 6, 2013 / 15:06 pmIn his new book “The Global War on Christians,” Vatican analyst John Allen, Jr. details anti-Christian abuse worldwide, drawing light to the tremendous scale of violence against the world’s most persecuted religion.