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June 2019

June 16

Chatham’s Ursuline sisters prepare for new chapter

June 16, 2019

The reality of a dwindling, aging community is setting in for the Ursuline Sisters of Chatham, but it won’t keep them from continuing the work they’ve carried out for more than a century and a half in southwestern Ontario.

Linton, 93, has been playing music in hospitals for over 30 years

June 16, 2019

George Linton understands the power of music and how much joy it can bring.

God's Word on Sunday: Blessings flow through many channels

June 16, 2019

Body and Blood of Christ, June 23 (Year C) Genesis 14:18-20; Psalm 110; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; Luke 9:11b-17 There is always more than meets the eye in the Scriptures and much that begs for elaboration and explanation.

Young students put their bracelet-making skills to work for Angel Foundation

June 16, 2019

Three girls, a lot of elastic bands, a stack of coloured paper and a lot of love went into raising $85 for the Angel Foundation at Toronto’s St. Joachim’s Catholic School.

Half a world away, a dream comes true

June 16, 2019

VANCOUVER -- As a teenager, Catherine Koch would burst into tears when TV commercials came on showing images of emaciated African children.

June 17

Holy site preparing for more repair work

June 17, 2019

JERUSALEM -- Following the successful cooperation on the 2016 restoration of the Edicule in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the leaders of the three churches who serve as guardians of the holy site have signed an agreement to continue with restorations, this time on the pavement and foundations around the tomb.

Married priests on synod agenda

June 17, 2019

VATICAN CITY -- An upcoming Synod of Bishops will study the feasibility of ordaining married men in the Amazon region to compensate for a shortage of priests.

Southern Baptists wrestling with sex abuse crisis of their own

June 17, 2019

As the U.S. Catholic bishops met in Baltimore to discuss new mechanisms to hold themselves accountable on sex abuse, the Southern Baptist Convention was wrestling with the same vexing issue at its annual meeting June 11-12 in Birmingham, Alabama.

Don't let quake shake your hope, Pope Francis tells earthquake survivors

June 17, 2019

CAMERINO, Italy -- Wearing a firefighter's helmet painted white and gold for the occasion, Pope Francis entered the earthquake-damaged cathedral in Camerino and prayed before a statue of Mary missing the top of its head.

Bishop to remain with Hong Kong protesters 'no matter how long they stay'

June 17, 2019

HONG KONG -- As massive protests continued in Hong Kong, the auxiliary bishop pledged to remain with those opposing a controversial extradition bill and the resignation of the Chinese territory's leader.

Mass returns to Notre-Dame

June 17, 2019

PARIS -- The archbishop of Paris wore a hard hat as he celebrated the first Mass in Notre Dame Cathedral since a huge blaze devastated the landmark building in April.

Young women urged to reject ego, focus on life of integrity, honesty

June 17, 2019

WASHINGTON -- Spiritual advice was mixed with practical suggestions at the GIVEN Catholic Young Women's Leadership Forum held at The Catholic University of America in Washington.

Portland couple move to Canada to avert deportation threat

June 17, 2019

PORTLAND, Ore. -- A well-known Portland Catholic married couple has moved to Canada because attorneys could not find a clear path to resolve the pair's immigration status.

Catechist instructor shot dead in southern Mexico

June 17, 2019

MEXICO CITY -- A catechist instructor was shot dead at a chapel in Chiapas state -- another example of how the violence consuming Mexico is impacting the Catholic Church.

June 18

Rosica resigns from Salt and Light in wake of plagiarism revelations

June 18, 2019

Fr. Thomas Rosica is stepping down as CEO of Salt and Light Catholic Media Foundation, the latest chapter in a plagiarism scandal that has embroiled the Basilian priest since early this year.

Use of term 'viri probati' questioned by Synod bishop

June 18, 2019

VATICAN CITY -- While the upcoming Synod of Bishops on the Amazon aims to highlight the damage wrought by climate change and exploitation, the possibility of ordaining married men to minister in remote areas of the rainforest continues to garner more attention.

Young adult leaders gather for post-synod discussion

June 18, 2019

VATICAN CITY -- Catholic young adults felt the hierarchy started listening to them in preparation for the 2018 Synod of Bishops on young people, and they will do whatever they can to make sure their voices continue to be heard, said a youth minister from New Zealand.

Eritrean bishops: government seized church-run health centers

June 18, 2019

NAIROBI, Kenya -- All health facilities run by the Catholic Church in Eritrea have been seized by the government, the country's bishops said.

Vaccines preserve 'moral health' of communities, say church experts

June 18, 2019

ALBANY, N.Y. -- Measles, chicken pox and other diseases are making a comeback as more parents are choosing not to vaccinate their children out of the fear of side effects, especially with regard to the Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccine. Skeptics are concerned it leads to sickness autism or death.

June 19

Wednesday Audience: Church born from the fire of love

June 19, 2019

VATICAN CITY -- Like an orchestra conductor leading a symphony of different sounds and harmonies, the Holy Spirit creates a masterpiece of unity and communion that extols God's love, Pope Francis said.