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In New York and D.C., pope brings message of hope and dignity
NEW YORK (CNS) — From the White House to the U.N. General Assembly hall and from ground zero to the Washington Nationals’ baseball stadium, Pope Benedict XVI preached a message of hope built on faith and a joint commitment to defending the dignity of the human person.
Papal trip emphasizes three critical themes
NEW YORK (CNS) -— On his first trip to the United States, Pope Benedict XVI achieved three objectives that could be considered critical to the pastoral future of the American Church.
Pope sees faces of America
On his first visit as pontiff to the United States, Pope Benedict XVI presided over more than 12 events in six days. From meeting with President George Bush at the White House and the United Nations to unscheduled visits with sexual abuse victims and disabled children and their families, Americans were able to get a clearer view of the pope.
Committee asks for moratorium on death penalty
A committee of Arkansans is gathering 100,000 signatures to ask Gov. Mike Beebe and the state Legislature to study the use of the death penalty.
Father Andrew knew about carving, repairs
Father Andrew Wewer, OSB, 94, a monk at Subiaco Abbey, died April 17. He lived in the Abbey Health Center for the past 11 years.
Fort Smith deacon worked in health care
Deacon Bill Ralston, 68, a retired deacon in Fort Smith, died April 18 at his home.
Advisory boards play role keeping schools viable and effective
According to diocesan policy, each Catholic school shall have a consultative board. The majority of the board members are to be parents with children enrolled in the school. One or more representatives may be elected from the parishioners who do not have children in the school. All members are to be dedicated and supportive of Catholic education.
Fort Smith Teacher of the Year follows God to new career
FORT SMITH — Fort Smith Wal-Mart’s Teacher of the Year for 2007 had an interesting career before he turned to Catholic education.
Unplug a few toys, plug children into the family
For the last several years, my mother has been gathering things from the attic. I didn’t know she had saved so many toys, artwork and personal items from our childhood. Each time we would visit, a new box would be placed on the porch waiting for the rightful owner to reclaim his belongings.
New Orleans restructuring to ‘smaller but stronger’ Church
NEW ORLEANS (CNS) -— Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes of New Orleans said the biggest challenge he faced in deciding on the second phase of a major restructuring plan for parishes, schools and ministries in the archdiocese was the prospect of adding another burden to Catholics already laboring to recover from Hurricane Katrina.
