Articles by Kevin J. Jones
N. Carolina bishop calls for prayers and support after deadly tornadoes
Apr 21, 2011 / 04:02 amBishop Michael F. Burbidge of Raleigh has asked the faithful to pray this Holy Week for the victims and survivors of the deadly April 16 tornadoes which struck parts of his diocese.
Calif. parish pledges to rebuild after arsonist destroys church
Apr 20, 2011 / 04:02 amParishioners at St. John Vianney are determined to rebuild after an April 16 arson attack destroyed their Hacienda Heights, Calif. church.
National Geographic documentary examines relics of third-century saints
Apr 19, 2011 / 13:10 pmTwo skeletons attributed to two married martyrs from the third century could be authentic, say researchers taking part in a new National Geographic Society documentary.
Appeals court rejects lawsuit against National Day of Prayer
Apr 16, 2011 / 05:23 amA federal court has rejected of a lawsuit that sought to remove President Barack Obama’s right to proclaim the National Day of Prayer.
Planned Parenthood funding ban fails in Senate
Apr 14, 2011 / 17:02 pmA ban on federal funding for Planned Parenthood passed the U.S. House but failed in the Senate on April 14.
Report finds few allegations of sex abuse by Catholic clergy in 2010
Apr 11, 2011 / 17:38 pmOnly seven credible allegations of sexual abuse of minors in 2010 were made against Catholic priests in the U.S., a new report says. The seven accused priests make up a very small percentage of the 38,000 diocesan and religious clergy in the reporting dioceses and eparchies.
Be courageous Catholics, Archbishop Chaput urges Notre Dame students
Apr 9, 2011 / 05:10 amArchbishop Charles J. Chaput of Denver encouraged a gathering of pro-life University of Notre Dame students to be courageous in fighting for their beliefs and to always remember what being Catholic really means.
Movie explores faith in Cristero War against forced secularism
Apr 8, 2011 / 04:16 amThe director of the upcoming movie “Cristiada” describes his film about the armed resistance against the attempt to secularize Mexico by force in the 1920s as an inspiring tale of faith and religious freedom.
Civil partnerships begin in Ireland, but 'gay marriage' still debated
Apr 6, 2011 / 00:52 amIreland has entered into new territory by recognizing civil partnerships for homosexuals, a move which has prompted more calls to recognize “gay marriage.” The Catholic bishops have said the partnerships undermine marriage and the family, while a gay political analyst has argued that Ireland should refuse to redefine marriage.
Archbishop Gomez talks basketball with LA Lakers
Apr 1, 2011 / 04:10 amCardinal Juan Luis Cipriani and Archbishop Jose Gomez visited the Los Angeles Lakers’ practice session on March 30, meeting with the team and talking basketball with the players.
Bishop Sheridan calls on Congress to defund abortion providers
Mar 31, 2011 / 04:54 amCongress should pass the Pence Amendment to defund organizations which offer abortion services, Bishop Michael J. Sheridan of Colorado Springs will say today.
Christians pray for defeat of Colorado civil unions bill
Mar 30, 2011 / 16:15 pmColorado Catholics and others in a coalition opposed to a civil unions bill will gather on the state capitol’s eastern steps on March 31 for a noontime prayer vigil.
Conference examines inspiring poetry of Gerard Manley Hopkins
Mar 30, 2011 / 00:43 amThe deeply religious poetry of the Jesuit priest Gerard Manley Hopkins was the focus of a conference where participants praised the nineteenth-century poet’s craftsmanship and environmentalism, saying he and Bl. John Henry Newman were “revolutionaries in their time.”
Info missing from survey claiming Catholic support for gay ‘marriage’ (Updated)
Mar 26, 2011 / 05:19 amA survey claiming majority U.S. Catholic support for same-sex “marriage” shows some differences with the “gold standard” of social surveys and did not report important information like the margin of error.
Archbishop of Indianapolis is ‘alert’ and recovering after mild stroke
Mar 23, 2011 / 03:50 amArchbishop Daniel M. Beuchlein of Indianapolis suffered a mild stroke on March 18 and has been hospitalized.
Police response to firebomb attack on pro-life demonstrator criticized
Mar 22, 2011 / 04:51 amThe “tepid” and “rude” police response to a firebomb attack on a pro-life demonstrator outside a Kalispell, Montana abortion clinic merits disciplinary action, the head of a Catholic legal group said.
WikiLeaks cable: US government considered grants for Mexican pro-abortion groups
Mar 19, 2011 / 05:39 amA leaked State Department cable shows the U.S. government has considered granting money to pro-abortion groups in Mexico. Critics warned that the grants would fund “radical” organizations seeking to change Mexican society and legalize abortion under the guise of combating violence against women.
As Ireland endures hard times, Catholics advised to look to St. Patrick
Mar 16, 2011 / 23:43 pmAmid economic uncertainty and the continued response to the clergy abuse crisis, the bishops of Ireland have urged Catholics to remember St. Patrick’s plight.
Young cancer patient improves as parents ask for more prayers to Mother Teresa
Mar 15, 2011 / 03:36 amToddler cancer patient Joseph Wahlin is showing some positive signs following medical treatment and many prayers to Bl. Mother Teresa.
Toddler cancer patient’s vision inspires prayers to Mother Teresa for miracle
Mar 11, 2011 / 03:45 amFamily and friends of a two-year-old boy suffering from severe cancer are seeking a miracle through the intercession of Bl. Mother Teresa of Calcutta. They believe the child has seen an apparition of her and two angels.