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Archbishop: ’Fortnight’ about religious freedom, not politics
ATLANTA (CNS) — Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore June 13 acknowledged the U.S. bishops’ “fortnight for freedom” campaign has come under heavy criticism in the secular media, in the blogosphere and by some Catholics as being a partisan political effort. (Click for related resources on the Diocese of Little Rock website.)
10 years later: Dioceses see success protecting minors
ATLANTA (CNS) — While the Catholic Church has taken major steps in addressing allegations of clergy sexual abuse, it must continue to be vigilant in assuring that victims and their families will receive the attention and care they deserve, said the chairman of the National Review Board.
Fish fry funds
Phillip Savage, grand knight of the Knights of Columbus at Sacred Heart Church in Charleston, presents a check for $2,500 to the sisters of St. Scholastica Monastery in Fort Smith. (Photo)
Pearl Herman was a faithful volunteer in Little Rock
Pearl LeMay Herman, a member of St. Bartholomew Church in Little Rock and wife of Deacon Kirke Herman, died June 9. She was 81. (Obituaries)
DREAM-like order issued: U.S. won’t deport young adults
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Repeating over and over that “it’s the right thing to do,” President Barack Obama announced June 15 that effective immediately, the U.S. will stop deporting certain young people who are in the country illegally because they were brought to the United States as minors.
Vatican seeking new ’.catholic’ domain
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican is in line to control the new Internet address extension “.catholic” and decide who is allowed to use it.
Jesus shows us the importance of social justice in our lives
The Church often talks about social justice, but what right does the Church have to discuss social justice? (Understanding our Church, Seeds of Faith)
What does it mean to have faith?
“For me, having faith can be hard, but I always remind myself that God knows what he is doing when I read Jeremiah 29:11. God is the one who can see … (Youthspeak, Seeds of Faith)
Put immigration debate in light of the Gospel
This year marks two important events for Catholics. As a global church, we begin a Year of Faith in October, and we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council. These two events are intended to deepen our understanding of faith and encourage us to go out into the world with hope. (Opinions)
How sexual revolution changed women, men, families
If ever there were a practice with unintended consequences, it is modern contraception. Who would have thought that modern contraceptive practices, and “the Pill” in particular, would foment a revolution of the magnitude that has, in fact, occurred? (Book review)
