Archives
10,959 results were found for your search for all stories
-
Pope clears the way for the canonizations of John Paul II, John XXIII
July 5, 2013VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Pope Francis signed a decree clearing the way for the canonization of Blessed John Paul II and has decided also to ask the world’s cardinals to vote on the canonization of Blessed John XXIII, even in the absence of a miracle. After Pope Francis met July 5 with Cardinal Angelo Amato, prefect of […]
-
Encyclical illustrates continuity of two papacies, officials say
July 5, 2013VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Presenting Pope Francis’ new encyclical and acknowledging how much of it was prepared by retired Pope Benedict XVI, top Vatican officials hailed it as a unique expression of the development of papal teaching and unity in faith. “It is a fortunate coincidence that this text was written, so to speak, by the hands […]
-
Local Catholic Reaction To Supreme Court DOMA Decision
July 4, 2013Atlanta Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory Today’s unfortunate decision by the U.S. Supreme Court striking down part of the Defense of Marriage Act is extremely disappointing. The Catholic Church promotes and defends marriage by teaching about marriage’s authentic meaning as a lifelong, exclusive, and fruitful communion of one man and one woman. Today’s decision is part […]
-
Bishops will closely study final HHS rule
July 4, 2013WASHINGTON (CNS)—The final rules issued June 28 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services implementing its mandate that employers provide coverage of contraceptives “will require more careful analysis,” New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan said in a statement. The cardinal, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, said the 110-page ruling is […]
-
Pax Christi ‘veterans’ extend baton to young
July 4, 2013ATLANTA—Hundreds of activists attended the national conference of Pax Christi, recalling its high profile in the early 1980s demonstrating against the use of nuclear weapons and looking toward the future of the movement with discussions on immigration, human trafficking and the environment. Pax Christi USA, the self-described “national Catholic peace movement,” is celebrating 40 years […]
-
Sophia Academy teacher national award winner
July 4, 2013Sophia Academy fifth-grade teacher Felice Atkinson is a recipient of the National Association of Special Education Teachers’ “Outstanding Special Education Teacher Award.” According to the Atlanta school’s founding director Marie Corrigan, she “is a talented and involved teacher who seeks to engage the students in an ongoing variety of multi-sensory methods and is innovative in […]
-
Long time volunteer at Blessed Trinity High School honored
July 4, 2013Anna Fink, a recent graduate of Blessed Trinity High School in Roswell, received the President’s Volunteer Service Award at graduation. This honor is awarded to seniors nationally who have given dedicated hours of service. She graduated with almost 500 service hours, including two mission trips to Guatemala and four with Catholic Heart Work Camp. Fink […]
-
Hobby Lobby owners win one round in court
July 4, 2013ATLANTA—The federal government’s stand on a controversial Health and Human Services’ mandate shows a “dangerous and problematic” disregard for the First Amendment right to exercise one’s religious beliefs, according to an attorney associated with litigation challenging the mandate. The impact is not limited to Catholic entities. One striking example is Hobby Lobby’s court case against […]
-
Local TV station earns Catholic media award
July 4, 2013Congratulations to the news crew and staff at WXIA-TV. 11Alive earned a Gabriel Award, which recognizes broadcasting excellence. It is awarded by the Catholic Academy of Communication Professionals. According to the website, a Gabriel-worthy film or program upholds values such as community, creativity, tolerance, justice, compassion and the dedication to excellence. The station was saluted for its […]
-
Living on the edge, trying to remain relevant
July 4, 2013I have long been a creature of habit. I think monastic living has reinforced that trait even more. This life is one of routine. The days are pretty much the same. Days add up to weeks, then the weeks fold into months, and the months pad into a year. My experience is that the years […]