Articles by Denis Grasska
Agnostic filmmaker tells St. Josemaria Escriva's story
Oct 30, 2010 / 11:07 amOscar-nominated film director Roland Joffe describes himself as a “wobbly agnostic.” “There’s easy atheism, there’s easy agnosticism, and there’s easy faith,” he explained during a Sept. 9 phone interview with The Southern Cross. “Because I have a curious mind, I’ve never been able to take … a totally easy path.”
Bridge-building bishop works for peace in Africa
Aug 21, 2010 / 11:12 amIn the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly known as Zaire, Bishop Nicolas Djomo is a bridge builder. Whenever the funds are available, he calls for the construction of a new bridge in the Diocese of Tshumbe, which he has shepherded since late 1997.
University’s first graduates celebrated as ‘pioneers’ and ‘heroes’
Jan 16, 2010 / 12:01 pmReceiving their diplomas last month, the first graduates of John Paul the Great Catholic University were hailed as “pioneers” and “heroes,” whose legacy will be remembered by future graduating classes. Nineteen students earned bachelor’s degrees – 10 in business and nine in communications media – during a graduation ceremony in St. Francis Chapel at Mission San Diego de Alcala.
Catholic university in San Diego to open graduate school of Biblical Theology
Aug 17, 2009 / 10:45 amA local Catholic university is responding to one of the Church’s greatest needs by opening a graduate school of biblical theology. The new graduate school at John Paul the Great Catholic University will open in September.
'Terminator' TV Series Serves As Unexpected Vehicle for Faith and Values
Apr 17, 2009 / 00:00 amSometimes the best messages can come from the most unlikely sources.
Celebrant singers spread the message of Christ’s love
Feb 22, 2009 / 20:36 pmThe Celebrant Singers, an international and interdenominational missionary organization, spreads the Gospel through its repertoire of contemporary Christian music. Over the years, the group has played for audiences in nearly 100 countries, including performances for World Youth Day and Mother Teresa.
‘Fireproof’ producer sees filmmaking as ministry, not business
Feb 14, 2009 / 10:08 am"Fireproof," which was released Jan. 27 on DVD, earned an impressive $33.4 million during its run in theaters. Not bad for a church-produced film that had a production budget of $500,000 and made use of an all-volunteer cast and 14 donated filming locations.