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Bishops OK documents on marriage, liturgy
BALTIMORE (CNS) -— The U.S. bishops took their final look at the English translation of the Roman Missal and approved documents on marriage, reproductive technologies and medically assisted nutrition and hydration during their Nov. 16-18 fall general assembly in Baltimore.
Former North Little Rock, Little Rock principal dies
Sister Mary Petronilla Coss, RSM, a longtime principal who lived in retirement at McAuley Convent in Barling, died Nov. 16. She was 100. (Obituaries)
Masses to recall Archbishop Sheen’s life, promote sainthood
PATERSON, N.J. (CNS) -— A worldwide celebration of Masses Dec. 9 will commemorate the 30th anniversary of the death of famed author, lecturer and television evangelizer Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, as well as promote his cause for canonization.
Priestly celibacy in Church: When it all began, where it is now
Q. When did celibacy become one of the Church’s rules for priests? Was it something that started with the Jews before Jesus and then was continued by the Church? We understand that many early priests and bishops, even popes, were married. True? (Seeds of Faith, Question Corner)
Parish takes efforts to head off ‘swine flu’
Like people everywhere, my parishioners are worried about the swine flu. I misspoke. I meant to say that we are worried about H1N1. It is not politically correct to call it swine flu. Pork producers object. But it does seem like a flu that comes from pigs is something worse than a flu that just sounds like a scientific formula. (Columns)
Pregnancy resource centers are a sign of hope
One of the most encouraging facts about the pro-life effort in our country is that there are far more pregnancy resource centers (more than 2,300) than there are abortion mills (about 740). (Opinions)
The end of Arkansas’ death penalty
An important anniversary will occur this week that probably will be overlooked by most Arkansans. Those of us who are strongly pro-life and want to see the death penalty end in this state should take note. (Editorial)
