Trinity Health, Catholic Heath East to explore consolidation
Two of the United States' largest Catholic hospital systems are exploring a consolidation that one spokesman said benefits from "mission overlap."
Faith & Parish
After Sandy, 'people need everything,' says Catholic Charities official
The executive director of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York said people need food, shelter, clothing and more after Hurricane Sandy.
Hurricane Sandy a storm 'many have feared for a long time'
Catholic charities have set up relief services in the areas hit hardest, which are highly developed and have a high poverty rate.
Baltimore pastor speaks his mind in homily on same-sex marriage
After reading a letter against Maryland's Civil Marriage Protection Act, the priest received a standing ovation for a homily voicing support of same-sex unions.
Seattle cathedral dedicates new shrine to John XXIII
The almost life-sized statue was unveiled Sept. 29, the evening before a Sunday Mass commemorating the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council.
Minnesota nonprofit for farmers loses grant for ties to groups opposing marriage bill
The Land Stewardship Project, which assists beginner and rural farmers, lost a $48,000 grant from the Catholic Campaign for Human Development despite having no position on same-sex marriage.
Cardinal Burke: Vatican II betrayed by breakdown of church discipline
Abandonment of internal church discipline over the past half century has undermined the reforms of the Second Vatican Council, said one American cardinal at the synod.
Bishops to consider new document on preaching at fall meeting
"My dad used to say, 'I know what happened 2,000 years ago. I need to know how to live my life today.'"
These words, from Archbishop Robert J. Carlson of St. Louis, get to the heart of a new proposed document on preaching to be considered by the U.S. bishops at the fall general meeting in November.
The document, "Preaching the Mystery of Faith: The Sunday Homily," encourages preachers to connect the Sunday homily with people's daily lives.
Mercy sister president: Arizona Catholic hospital, bishop in discussion
After a report Friday stated that a Catholic hospital in Phoenix had its official status revoked, the Mercy sister said the hospital is in a "good faith discussion" with the bishop.
Bishops' staffer: 'Lamb of God' changes immediate
The changes to the "Lamb of God" during Mass came about after the Vatican said a 2007 document approved by U.S. bishops conflicted with church law.
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May 10-23, 2013
- Illinois parish's ESL program welcomes all
- A different Mary assumes the stage
- A question few seem to consider when the US wages war afar
- [Print Edition Only] Special Section: Summer Listings
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