By Carol Zimmermann St. Gianna, often called the “pro-life saint,” was canonized in 2004 by Pope John Paul II for having put her unborn child’s life before her own. In […]
By John Thavis VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI’s second volume on the life of Jesus is likely to be completed sometime next spring, a Vatican spokesman said. The […]
By Patricia Zapor WASHINGTON (CNS) — In his homily at Sen. Edward Kennedy’s funeral Aug. 29, Father Mark Hession explained the pastoral purpose of the liturgy. “In the Catholic tradition, […]
NORTH MANCHESTER — Father Ronald Ramenaden died Wednesday, Sept. 9 at St. Robert Parish, where he was serving as pastor. His body was discovered Sept. 11 when parishioners came for […]
By John Thavis VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In a letter to bishops’ conferences around the world, the Vatican said true religious education in schools is at risk of being replaced […]
By Dennis Sadowski WASHINGTON (CNS) — President Barack Obama’s pledge to continue the ban on the use of federal funds for abortion and to maintain conscience protections for health care […]
This week’s issue announces Jim Tighe has been named director of the Office of Catechesis. Sister Jane Carew, who headed the office since 1987, co-directed the office with Tighe since […]
By Kay Cozad NOTRE DAME — The Sacred Heart Crypt Church was filled with a joyful noise on July 14 when the Friends of L’Arche/Emmaus Community members of South Bend […]
By Sister Margie Lavonis, CSC NOTRE DAME — In the presence of family, friends and members of the Holy Cross family, Kevin Grove and Gerard Olinger professed their final vows […]
Country life agrees with me very well. I love the organic vegetables we are growing and eating. I love the space, the fresh air and the lack of nosy neighbors. […]
Tighe had been co-director of the Office of Catechesis with Sister Jane since the beginning of the year. As of Sept. 1, Sister Jane, who has ministered as the director the Office of Catechesis since 1987, will assume a part-time position as a catechetical consultant, and Tighe will become the director of the office.
By Kay Cozad HUNTINGTON — The youth at Ss. Peter and Paul Church have not been sitting idle this summer thanks to their dynamic parish youth program. In addition to […]
