Articles by Kevin J. Jones
Indiana priest missing in Greece after warning family
Oct 5, 2012 / 01:07 amThe family of Indiana priest Father Christiaan Kappes and the Archdiocese of Indianapolis are concerned about his apparent disappearance in Greece.
Mo. business appealing ruling against its HHS mandate lawsuit
Oct 2, 2012 / 01:18 amA federal district court in Missouri has dismissed a Catholic businessman’s lawsuit that contends that the HHS mandate violates his religious freedom, but his lawyers say the decision is so flawed that it takes a position more extreme than the Obama administration and will not stand on appeal.
Pope names Texas monsignor as new Tyler bishop
Oct 1, 2012 / 12:08 pmIn a rare move, Pope Benedict XVI has named Monsignor Joseph E. Strickland, the vicar general of the Diocese of Tyler, as the next bishop of the same east Texas diocese he has served as a priest for over 25 years.
Ivory smuggling charge against priest reveals abuse investigation
Sep 27, 2012 / 09:50 amA National Geographic story on ivory smuggling has renewed focus on a prominent Philippines priest accused of sexual abuse in Los Angeles in the 1980s.
Evangelization synod participants preview their roles
Sep 26, 2012 / 03:14 amU.S. appointees to the upcoming bishops’ synod on the New Evangelization say the event will help advance evangelization in the world despite contemporary challenges.
HHS mandate allows minors free contraception, sterilization
Sep 25, 2012 / 03:06 amMinor children on their parents’ health care plans will have free coverage of sterilization and contraception, including abortion-causing drugs, under the controversial HHS mandate – and depending on the state, they can obtain access without parental consent.
'Wife of Jesus' fragment no threat to Christianity
Sep 20, 2012 / 12:49 pmA scrap of Egyptian papyrus that might depict Jesus with a wife has drawn media attention, but a scripture professor says it should not affect Christians’ understanding of Jesus.
Philadelphia archdiocese auctions priests' vacation villa
Sep 19, 2012 / 15:15 pmThe Archdiocese of Philadelphia has sold at auction a South Jersey shore vacation villa for elderly priests at a price of $4.5 million, continuing its efforts to meet a major budget shortfall.
Archbishop Chaput: Catholics responsible for evangelizing US
Sep 18, 2012 / 13:50 pmArchbishop Charles J. Chaput told the Los Angeles Catholic Prayer Breakfast Sept. 18 that Catholics must take responsibility for the evangelization of the country, and pursue this goal through humility and spiritual discipline.
Augustine Institute expands evangelization effort with new campus
Sep 18, 2012 / 03:10 amOn Sept. 13, Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver opened a new chapter in the history of the Augustine Institute by blessing and dedicating a new campus for the Catholic graduate school which focuses on the New Evangelization.
Franciscan University defends deviance course against critics
Sep 12, 2012 / 01:02 amA Franciscan University of Steubenville course description that lists homosexuality as deviant behavior has drawn critical attention from the only social work accreditation council in the U.S.
Young actor says new movie will inspire religious freedom
Sep 11, 2012 / 23:03 pmThe new movie “Last Ounce of Courage” is a statement calling on people to “stand up for their rights and defend their religious freedom,” says a young Catholic actor with a large role in the film.
Despite guilty verdict, Bishop Finn 'grateful' for end of trial
Sep 6, 2012 / 15:32 pmA Kansas judge has convicted Bishop Robert W. Finn of Kansas City-St. Joseph on one misdemeanor count of failure to report suspected child abuse and acquitted him on another count, while charges against the diocese have been dismissed.
Catholic Relief Services responds to criticism over HIV document, employees
Sep 6, 2012 / 09:01 amCatholic Relief Services has announced revisions to an HIV prevention document because of its “inappropriate information” about condoms and their use.
Charlotte diocese holds prayer vigil, adoration during DNC
Sep 6, 2012 / 03:01 amThe Diocese of Charlotte is holding a Vigil for Liberty with Eucharistic adoration at St. Patrick Cathedral just a mile away from the Democratic National Convention.
Use Labor Day to remember Catholic social doctrine, priest says
Sep 3, 2012 / 05:32 amA Catholic priest involved in labor advocacy says that Labor Day is a time to reflect on Catholic teaching about the role of work in society and in God’s plan for mankind.
Father Groeschel apologizes for sex abuse comments
Aug 31, 2012 / 11:22 amFather Benedict Groeschel and the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal have apologized for his comments that appeared to blame sex abuse victims for their abuse while excusing their abusers, with his religious order calling the remarks “completely out of character.”
Knights encouraged by Cardinal Dolan backing civility pledge
Aug 29, 2012 / 03:00 amThe Knights of Columbus are “very encouraged” by Cardinal Timothy Dolan’s request that U.S. presidential and vice presidential candidates sign a civility pledge developed by the Catholic charitable fraternity.
Thousands of Christians trapped in Syrian village
Aug 25, 2012 / 15:38 pmSyrian rebel forces have trapped over 12,000 Greek Catholics in a village near the Lebanese border, causing shortages of food, medicine and other urgent supplies.
Trial to study cord blood stem cells' effects on autism
Aug 23, 2012 / 23:09 pmStem cell researchers are launching the first FDA-approved clinical trial to examine whether cord blood stem cells can improve the condition of children with autism.