Articles by Kevin J. Jones
JPII's theology of the body is transformative, scholar says
Apr 24, 2014 / 15:14 pmJohn Paul II’s upcoming canonization gives new impetus to his “ground-breaking” theology of the body, which has the potential to “completely transform” contemporary culture, one theology professor says.
Expert says social media changes are evangelization opportunity
Apr 15, 2014 / 15:38 pmThe internet and social media have caused major changes in human communication, but also create a “tremendous opportunity” for evangelization, a communications expert with the U.S. bishops has said.
Colo. Senate considers 'extraordinarily broad' abortion bill
Apr 14, 2014 / 20:13 pmA Colorado Senate committee has advanced legislation that could bar any new pro-life laws in the state, prompting criticism that the bill is extreme and would prevent reasonable health and safety-based regulations.
Catholic hospitals right to reject contraceptives, doctors say
Apr 11, 2014 / 03:05 amFollowing controversy over a Catholic-affiliated medical center’s rejection of contraceptive practices in Oklahoma, physicians have said that such institutions are trying to act with integrity.
ND priest chosen to preach at NYC Good Friday service
Apr 10, 2014 / 08:00 amMonsignor James Shea, this year’s preacher of the Tre Ore service for Good Friday at New York City’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral, has said he will speak about how the suffering and death of Christ is “the actual pattern of the Christian life.”
Religious sisters bring witness of prayer to Bismarck diocese
Mar 30, 2014 / 15:10 pmTwo groups of religious sisters new to North Dakota’s Diocese of Bismarck bring the blessings of prayer and their examples of faith and service to the area, an official with the local Church said.
Scholar recounts black Catholics' rich history
Mar 29, 2014 / 05:03 amBlack Catholics across the globe have dedicated their talents and their lives to their faith since earliest days of the Church, a Catholic author and scholar has said.
Churches answer Pope's call for 24 hours of Confession
Mar 28, 2014 / 15:59 pmAs many dioceses the world over begin to offer special round-the clock periods of Confession, Pope Francis stressed that conversion is “a commitment that lasts a lifetime.”
Napa Institute seeks to prepare Catholics for hostile culture
Mar 28, 2014 / 12:56 pmAs the California-based Napa Institute enters its fourth year, its upcoming conference aims to continue engaging Catholics in response to a U.S. culture that is increasingly antagonistic to their faith.
New website encourages return to Confession during Lent
Mar 28, 2014 / 03:09 amThe website GoodConfession.com aims to encourage Catholics to go to Confession more often, and to return to the “life-changing” sacrament if they have been away for some time.
Obama meets with Pope at time of 'tense' relations with Church
Mar 27, 2014 / 10:49 amU.S. President Barack Obama’s March 27 meeting with Pope Francis comes at a time of tension between his administration and the Church over religious liberty, several Catholic leaders have said.
UK fetal incineration scandal prompts calls to respect life
Mar 26, 2014 / 10:06 amRevelations that National Health Service hospitals in the U.K. have disposed of the bodies of miscarried or aborted children by incineration as clinical waste show the need to reject abortion and to respect life, pro-life leaders said.
Contraception disrupts 'language of love,' Bishop Conley teaches
Mar 24, 2014 / 19:06 pmBishop James Conley of Lincoln hopes his new pastoral letter on the sacrificial “language of love” and the disruptive immorality of contraception will be received “with open hearts and open minds.”
Knights of Columbus wins prize for ethical business practices
Mar 24, 2014 / 16:04 pmThe fraternal organization the Knights of Columbus has been recognized as one of the world’s most ethical companies by a research center on best practices in corporate ethics and governance.
Jesuit school's dean finalists faulted for Planned Parenthood ties
Mar 24, 2014 / 15:08 pmProfessors and alumni of Loyola Marymount University have said the school should begin another search for candidates for the dean of its liberal arts college, after the two finalists were revealed to have links with Planned Parenthood.
New confirmation program aims to transform Catholic youth
Mar 23, 2014 / 14:18 pmYouth minister and Catholic speaker Chris Stefanick says that his confirmation preparation program “Chosen” aims to catechize and evangelize teens in a transformative way that leads them to Jesus Christ.
Philly Catholics join 'Mass Mob' trend to support churches
Mar 16, 2014 / 05:02 amCatholics in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia have planned their first “Mass Mob” in the north of the city, seeking to rally scores of people to a beautiful but sparsely attended church.
Priest lauds Catholic class offerings at largest state school
Mar 13, 2014 / 16:02 pmArizona State University's partnership with a Catholic college providing theology courses to students won praise from scholar Father Robert Spitzer as “an experiment in the logic of complementarity.”
Catholic polls prompt call to educate on beauty of marriage
Mar 10, 2014 / 16:03 pmAlthough recent polls on Catholics supporting same-sex “marriage” are viewed as less disheartening than they appear, the results sparked a call for education on the beauty and truth of Church teaching.
Prayer at center of Ukrainian Catholic response to crisis
Mar 7, 2014 / 15:07 pmPrayer and respect for the dignity of all persons are at the core of the Ukrainian Catholic response to the upheavals in Ukraine, a prelate of the tradition in the U.S. has said.