Prescott Valley parish latest target in nationwide wave of anti-Catholic vandalism
PRESCOTT VALLEY (CNA) — Police are investigating a vandalism attack against a statue of Mary and a statue of Christ outside St. Germaine Catholic Church in Prescott Valley, which is believed to have occurred overnight Sunday, Oct. 18. Continue reading Prescott Valley parish latest target in nationwide wave of anti-Catholic vandalism
Byzantine bishop with Arizona ties named administrator of Canadian eparchy
VATICAN CITY (CAN) — Pope Francis appointed a New Jersey-based bishop — who was ordained a priest for what is now the Holy Protection of Mary Byzantine Eparchy of Phoenix — as the administrator of a Canadian eparchy Tuesday. Continue reading Byzantine bishop with Arizona ties named administrator of Canadian eparchy
In virtual seminar, Catholics urged to stand for faith in public square
PHOENIX — Ahead of what has been described as one of the most contentious elections in the United States, the Diocese of Phoenix offered a perspective on the role and responsibility of Catholics in the voting booth during its recent “Catholics in the Public Square Seminar” livestreamed from the Diocesan Pastoral Center. This biennial event normally draws several hundred attendees. But this year, pandemic restrictions limited in-person … Continue reading In virtual seminar, Catholics urged to stand for faith in public square
The 17th annual Defend Life Luncheon is a reminder to live pro-life
Now more than ever, people are looking for hope. More than 70 individuals in the Diocese of Phoenix found such hope Sept. 11 when they attended the virtual 17th annual Defend Life Luncheon, sponsored by the diocese’s Office of Marriage and Respect Life. Continue reading The 17th annual Defend Life Luncheon is a reminder to live pro-life
‘Fratelli Tutti’: Pope Francis signs newest encyclical at namesake’s tomb
ASSISI, Italy (CNA) — Pope Francis signed his new encyclical, “Fratelli tutti,” Saturday during a visit to Assisi. Continue reading ‘Fratelli Tutti’: Pope Francis signs newest encyclical at namesake’s tomb
Documentary about life of ‘Rosary Priest’ Ven. Patrick Peyton to be released by media ministry he founded
LOS ANGELES — “PRAY: The Story of Patrick Peyton,” a documentary film about Ven. Patrick Peyton C.S.C., the famous Hollywood Rosary priest who was dedicated to inspiring millions of families to pray together and coined the famous phrase, “The family that prays together stays together,” will release in select theaters nationwide Friday, Oct. 9. “PRAY” is produced by Family Theater Productions, the same Hollywood organization founded by Fr. … Continue reading Documentary about life of ‘Rosary Priest’ Ven. Patrick Peyton to be released by media ministry he founded
‘We must return to the Eucharist,’ writes Vatican’s chief liturgist
(CNA) — In a letter to the leaders of the world’s episcopal conferences, the head of the Vatican’s office for worship and sacraments said that Catholic communities should return to Mass as soon as it can be done safely, and that the Christian life cannot be sustained without the Sacrifice of the Mass and the Christian community of the Church. The letter, sent to bishops … Continue reading ‘We must return to the Eucharist,’ writes Vatican’s chief liturgist
Uyghur policy one of ‘ethnic cleansing,’ says expatriate Chinese doctor
(CNA) — A Uyghur woman who worked as a doctor in China has told a British news network that she participated in forced abortions and sterilizations at the behest of the Chinese government. Continue reading Uyghur policy one of ‘ethnic cleansing,’ says expatriate Chinese doctor
Kansas City archbishop advocates against death penalty, despite being son of murder victim
(CNA) — In 1948, Fred Naumann was the assistant manager of a St. Louis liquor store. One night, a week before Christmas, Naumann told an employee to help unload a delivery truck. When the employee refused, Naumann fired him. They argued, and then the man turned around with a pocketknife, and slashed Naumann’s throat. He died before he reached the hospital. Continue reading Kansas City archbishop advocates against death penalty, despite being son of murder victim
Princeton legal scholar says Biden pledge to codify Roe is ‘disgraceful’
(CNA) — A pledge by Joe Biden to codify Roe v Wade into federal law is “disgraceful,” a Catholic law professor has said, and argued that the 1973 Supreme Court decision that imposed an abortion “regime” on the country must be reversed. Continue reading Princeton legal scholar says Biden pledge to codify Roe is ‘disgraceful’
