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From far and near
Subiaco Academy seniors Chris Siebenmorgen of Scranton (front left), Michael Osepa of the Netherlands Antilles, Song Hoon Song of South Korea, Derek Pagel of Texas and Grant Piechocki of Fort Smith process after graduation in the inner courtyard at Subiaco Abbey May 14. See Catholic Graduates section. (News photo)
Landmark study details causes of clergy sexual abuse
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Because potential sexual abusers of minors cannot be pinpointed through “identifiable psychological characteristics,” it is “very important” to prevent abuse by limiting the “situational factors” associated with it, according to a long-awaited report on the causes and context of sexual abuse by priests in the United States. (News)
Joplin Catholic hospital hit by severe tornado
JOPLIN, Mo. (CNS) — A Catholic hospital in Joplin that took a direct hit from a category-F4 tornado that struck the city May 22 has made plans to get back to normal as soon as possible. (News)
Catholic religious continue to offer care in Libya
ROME (CNS) — Despite the worsening crisis in Libya, religious women and men continue to offer pastoral care and desperately needed services to the country’s many migrants. (News)
Living history
Sister Pierre Vorster, OSB, of St. Scholastica Monastery (center) receives a Frontier Achievement Award from the Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce April 14, in recognition of her contributions to the historical development of Fort Smith. (News photo)
Current battles over federal budget influence 2012 farm bill debate
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The battles over cutting the current federal fiscal year 2011 budget, cutting next year’s federal budget, and raising the nation’s debt ceiling are likely to factor in to the look of the 2012 farm bill. (News)
Pope wants ’reform of the reform’ in liturgy, cardinal says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI’s easing of restrictions on use of the 1962 Roman Missal, known as the Tridentine rite, is just the first step in a “reform of the reform” in liturgy, the Vatican’s top ecumenist said. (News)
Role in Opus Dei film helped Jonesboro native overcome addiction
MADRID (CNS) — Playing a character with no apparent redeeming qualities was a blessing that helped Wes Bentley regain sobriety after years of addiction and isolation. (Media)
Catholic graduates 2011
Nearly 400 graduates from six Catholic high schools have walked across the stage in May to receive their high school diplomas and enter the next phase of their young lives. Meet the top students from each school and learn about their college plans. (Honor graduates section)
Baseball
The Sacred Heart High School baseball team finished second in the Class A District 4 conference tournament April 30 and advanced to the Class A Region 1 Tournament to be held at Harrison. The team placed second in the district tournament. (Sports briefs)
Love can spur changes that resolve conflict
During a recent visit with my sister and brother-in-law who are adjusting to the retired life, each complained to me about the other. (Marriage Matters, Seeds of Faith)
Preparing physically and spiritually for the floods that come
Another storm was approaching our town. This has been the pattern for several weeks now. I pulled into the driveway, walked in the house, ready to protect my family. I looked at the radar on TV and got that sour feeling in my stomach while telling Andrea, “This one will be close; it looks bad.” (Columns)
Literal interpretation won’t predict future
Jesus was supposed to come back to earth on May 21 so it was, of course, an interesting day on Sunday when we all woke up and went to Mass and carried on our regular weekend activities without interruption. Were all of the sinners left and only a few taken to heaven? (Editorial)
