Articles by Michelle La Rosa
Jeff Foxworthy to host Bible game show
Aug 22, 2012 / 01:21 amThe American Bible Challenge, a new show on GSN, is testing competitors on their knowledge of the Bible and raising money for charity, with the help of celebrity host Jeff Foxworthy.
Catholic school effort in Philadelphia draws on lay expertise
Aug 21, 2012 / 09:45 amThe head of an independent Catholic foundation says a new lay management initiative for Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will help improve finances and enrollment levels.
US bishops say Muslims, Catholics share religious freedom concerns
Aug 21, 2012 / 01:05 amIn a statement of support and friendship toward the Muslim community, the U.S. bishops' ecumenical committee leader encouraged trust and collaboration between the two faiths, especially in the task of defending religious freedom in the public square.
Survey reveals increasing hostility in US towards religion
Aug 20, 2012 / 16:31 pmA report examining court cases from recent years has found that hostility towards religion has grown to unprecedented levels in the United States.
Paul Ryan urges Catholics to act before religious freedoms erode
Aug 17, 2012 / 15:35 pmPresumptive Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan says Catholics must act now to protect their right to religious freedom from being diminished in American society.
Oregon priest charged with sexual abuse of minor
Aug 17, 2012 / 01:19 amA priest in the Archdiocese of Portland, Ore., has been arrested and is facing accusations of sexually abusing a young boy, stunning the local community.
Tony Perkins says 'hate group' label may have motivated shooter
Aug 16, 2012 / 15:59 pmFamily Research Council president Tony Perkins called for an end to the “reckless rhetoric” that may have motivated a gunman to open fire on a security guard at the organization’s headquarters.
Suspect charged in Family Research Council shooting
Aug 16, 2012 / 11:20 amA man suspected of shooting a security guard at the Family Research Council headquarters in Washington, D.C. is expected to have his first court appearance on the afternoon of Aug.16.
New initiative urges Christians to shape modern art, entertainment
Aug 16, 2012 / 03:08 amA new organization is encouraging Christians to use their “demographic size and collective buying power” to influence the movies, music and television produced by the entertainment industry.
Democrats reject move to acknowledge pro-life stance within party
Aug 16, 2012 / 01:06 amA Democratic committee has rejected efforts to broaden the party's platform in order to acknowledge and welcome “differing positions” on the issue of abortion.
Cardinal Dolan: Obama invite is not an award or platform
Aug 15, 2012 / 16:04 pmCardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York defended his decision to invite President Barack Obama to a traditional fundraising dinner as being an effort to engage, not endorse, the president.
Network invitation to spend day with poor only applies to Romney
Aug 15, 2012 / 00:57 amA Catholic social justice lobby that describes itself as “a progressive voice within the Catholic community” is asking Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney to spend a day with those who serve the poor but it will not be extending a similar invitation to President Obama.
US bishops urge cooperative effort to renew economy
Aug 14, 2012 / 23:03 pmThe U.S. bishops' point man on domestic justice issues has called for an economic renewal that places “working people and their families at the center of economic life.”
Pro-life community grieves death of Nellie Gray
Aug 14, 2012 / 14:37 pmPro-life leaders across the country are mourning the death of Nellie Gray, the woman who founded the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. to commemorate each January the legalization of abortion.
World of false messages needs the Gospel, Toronto cardinal says
Aug 8, 2012 / 16:04 pmEmbracing a spirit of prayer and joy, Catholics are called to spread the truth of the Gospel in a world saturated with false messages, said Cardinal Thomas C. Collins of Toronto.
Cardinal Dolan: strong marriages critical for healthy society
Aug 8, 2012 / 13:51 pmCardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York called for renewed efforts to build strong marriages, which he said serve as the foundation for a healthy society and a witness of God's love.
Knights of Columbus add over 200 councils, break donation record
Aug 8, 2012 / 10:56 amThroughout the past year, the Knights of Columbus has fulfilled its mission through a strong defense of religious liberty and record-breaking amounts of charitable activity, Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson announced.
Knights of Columbus called to be in front ranks of New Evangelization
Aug 7, 2012 / 18:24 pmAs the world’s largest Catholic fraternal organization, the Knights of Columbus must play a prominent role in evangelizing the contemporary world, said Bishop Tod D. Brown of Orange, Calif.
Two more Iranian pastors imprisoned for Christian faith
Aug 7, 2012 / 10:45 amTwo Christian pastors in Iran have been put in prison and are “facing grave danger” due to their faith, said the leader of a Washington, D.C.-based law center that advocates global religious freedom.
Cardinal DiNardo prods Congress to address contraception mandate
Aug 4, 2012 / 16:06 pmCardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston urged members of Congress to take swift action against the federal contraception mandate as it goes into effect for many employers around the country.