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Bishops approve first-ever statement on assisted suicide
BELLEVUE, Wash. (CNS) — The U.S. bishops June 16 approved a policy statement on physician-assisted suicide, the first on the issue by the bishops as a body, and they also approved revisions to their 2002 “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People.” (News)
School tradition
A fifth-grade student at St. John School in Russellville paints her classroom windows in May. (News photo)
Church urged to fight war of words to defend sacrament
BELLEVUE, Wash. (CNS) — Bishop Salvatore J. Cordileone of Oakland, Calif., urged his fellow bishops June 15 to fight back in the war of words over efforts to redefine traditional marriage. (News)
Subiaco’s tailor dies June 16 at abbey health center
Brother Augustine Konitzer, OSB, 84, a monk of Subiaco Abbey, died June 16. (Obituaries)
New Davenport bishop born in Texarkana
Texarkana native Msgr. Robert D. Gruss of the Diocese of Davenport, Iowa, has been named the bishop of Rapid City, S.D. (News)
Bible study, prayer group help U.S. soccer player connect with team
WASHINGTON (CNS) — When the No. 1-ranked U.S. women’s soccer team goes on the road, members have multiple training sessions, physical therapy, media events and team meetings, but midfielder Heather O’Reilly still finds time for Bible study. (Sports)
Progress made for U.S. ordinariate for former Anglicans
BELLEVUE, Wash. (CNS) — As many as 100 U.S. Anglican priests and 2,000 laypeople could be the first members of a U.S. personal ordinariate for former Anglicans who want to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church, Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington reported to his fellow bishops June 15. (News)
Vatican: Businesses have a duty to create economic justice
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican and some Catholic thinkers are urging businesses to not only employ ethical policies within their companies, but to become dedicated to bringing economic justice to the wider world.
Jesus sent the Holy Spirit on Pentecost, to stay with us forever
When I was in diaconate formation, I was in a small group led by Sister Janie, who was on staff at St. Vincent Infirmary. Whenever some unexpected positive event happened in our lives she would say, “Well, ain’t that just like God!” (Understanding our Church, Seeds of Faith)
Eight reasons why we are happiest being Catholic
You never really know when you’re going to be called on to defend your Catholic faith. I certainly wasn’t prepared for it as I sat down at a job interview. However, two minutes after my interviewer reviewed my resume, he looked me squarely in the eyes and said, “Religion is evil.” (Columns)
