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Truth, Drama and a Film That Really Matters

Movie Reviews

Jun 10, 2009

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Many Catholics will remember Steve McEveety for his work as producer on The Passion of the Christ. Married, the father... Read more

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Pentecost - The Feast of Hope for Humanity

From the Bishops

Jun 4, 2009

By Bishop Arthur Serratelli

Fidel Castro promised change for Cuba in 1959.  Pervez Musharraf promised Pakistan a true democracy and then, after his bloodless... Read more

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Summer Listening List

Guest Columnist

Jun 4, 2009

By Robert R. Reilly

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The Murder of George Tiller

Guest Columnist

Jun 1, 2009

By John Mallon

Every mature, seasoned pro-lifer knows that our opponents will grasp at any straw to bring accusation against us. I believe... Read more

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Novelist’s Catholic thriller explores Church division in face of ‘secular spirit’

Book Reviews2

May 29, 2009

By CNA Staff

A new novel by British author Piers Paul Read crafts a thriller story around terrorism, the 2005 papal election and... Read more

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Let us provide gracious example of Gospel living

From the Bishops

May 28, 2009

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My sister and her family live in San Antonio, Texas, and I travel there a couple of times a year... Read more

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Lost in South Bend

Guest Columnist

May 20, 2009

By Kathryn Jean Lopez

The day I knew Hillary Clinton was in trouble last year was the day I saw Barack Obama at the... Read more

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Notre Dame Becomes a Symbol of Catholic Dissent

Guest Columnist

May 18, 2009

By Deal W. Hudson

The "party's over" at Notre Dame, as the old Comden and Green song says: Read more

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Lincoln and Chief Justice Taney: Slavery, Secession and the President’s War Powers

Book Reviews2

May 15, 2009

By Br. Benet S. Exton

Book written by: James F. Simon. New York : Simon & Schuster. 324 pages. Hardback. November 2006. ISBN 0-7432-5032-X  Read more

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Year of the Priest: conciliar themes will emerge

From the Bishops

May 14, 2009

By Bishop George Thomas

On March 16, 2009, the evening before Pope Benedict XVI departed for Africa, he made an important announcement. The Holy... Read more

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President Obama and Lady Justice: The Supreme Court and its Judges

From the Bishops

May 14, 2009

By Bishop Arthur Serratelli

In the Old City of Berne, Switzerland, there stands the famous “Fountain of Justice” (Gerechtigkeitsbrunnen).  From the 16th century until... Read more

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Star Trek (2009)

Movie Reviews

May 14, 2009

By Hilary Rowe

Let me begin by saying that I have never seen an episode of any Star Trek television series.  Nor had... Read more

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The Soloist

Movie Reviews

May 8, 2009

By Hilary Rowe

Joe Wright is quickly becoming one of my favorite directors. I fell in love with his 2005 version of Pride... Read more

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Tolerance: The Trojan Horse of Secular Liberalism

A Catholic Businessman's Point of View

May 7, 2009

By Bishop Arthur Serratelli

In today’s society, the principle of tolerance has become the clarion call for people of diverse views, moral convictions and... Read more

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American Catholics Today: New Realities of Their Faith and Their Church

Book Reviews2

May 1, 2009

By Br. Benet S. Exton

Written by: William V. D’Antonio, James D. Davidson, Dean R. Hogue, and Mary L. Gautier.  Rowman & Littlefield.  204 pages. ... Read more

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Confirmation season is time of grace for entire diocese

From the Bishops

Apr 30, 2009

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During these post-Easter days, a significant portion of my time and energy is being spent visiting parishes for the celebration... Read more

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Man of Blessing: a Life of St. Benedict

Book Reviews2

Apr 24, 2009

By Br. Benet S. Exton

Book written by: Carmen Acevedo Butcher.  Paraclete Press.  180 pages.  Hardback.  March 2006. Read more

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Celebration of Mass changes, evolves over time

From the Bishops

Apr 23, 2009

By Bishop James H. Garland

Father John Dietzen writes a question and answer column for Catholic newspapers throughout the United States in much the same... Read more

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The Catholic Church and HIV and AIDS

Guest Columnist

Apr 21, 2009

By Dr. Timothy P. Flanigan

The world has been living with the AIDS epidemic for more than 25 years and it has caused untold suffering.... Read more

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Help needed in journey between conception and natural death

From the Bishops

Apr 17, 2009

By Archbishop Roger Schwietz

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