Is your church located on a mountain? Or maybe a hill? Even if it isn’t outside your church, there is a mountain inside. The most important piece … Read More
Going up the mountain in church
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Author Archives: Patricia Kasten
Italian priest kidnapped in Nigeria freed
VATICAN CITY — Italian Father Maurizio Pallu, who was kidnapped by several gunmen in Nigeria and held captive for nearly a week, was freed Oct. 17. Father … Read More
‘Apple Pie Ambassadors’ welcome new neighbors in Monona
MONONA, Wis. — “Hello, we’re from Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Monona. We understand that you recently moved into the area. We just wanted to welcome … Read More
Holy Russia? Believers debate Putin’s record as a Christian leader
MOSCOW — Many commentators in American media see Russian President Vladimir Putin as an authoritarian leader who rigs elections at home and abroad, silences political adversaries, rescinds … Read More
Bishop at Mass recalls aunt’s story of being at Fatima for miracle of sun
MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. — Auxiliary Bishop Dominick J. Lagonegro of New York celebrated Mass Oct. 13 at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Middletown … Read More
Ex-head of Vatican hospital found guilty of abuse of office
VATICAN CITY — A Vatican court found the former president of the Vatican-owned pediatric hospital guilty of abuse of office for using donations belonging to the hospital’s … Read More
U.S. bishop concerned about impact of Trump’s health care order on poor
WASHINGTON — A part of President Donald Trump’s Oct. 13 executive order on health care that would end subsidies to health insurance companies aimed at helping individuals … Read More
Fatima Day
Today is the centennial of the last appearance of Our Lady at Fatima in Portugal. It is a day for praying the rosary. Here is a link … Read More
Death penalty is ‘contrary to the Gospel,’ pope says
VATICAN CITY — The death penalty, no matter how it is carried out, “is, in itself, contrary to the Gospel,” Pope Francis said. Marking the 25th anniversary … Read More
Catholic group will accept Scouts’ decision to allow girls to join
IRVING, Texas — The leaders of the National Catholic Committee on Scouting, which has its headquarters in the Dallas suburb of Irving, said they “accept and work … Read More
