All of Wisconsin cheered for the Milwaukee Bucks July 20 as they captured their first National Basketball Association (NBA) title in 50 years, defeating the Phoenix Suns, … Read More
Author Archives: Sam Lucero
Pope Francis restores limits on pre-Vatican II Mass
VATICAN CITY — Saying he was acting for the good of the unity of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis has restored limits on the celebration of the … Read More
Pope in ‘good condition’ after July 4 surgery at Rome’s Gemelli hospital
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The second morning after undergoing colon surgery, Pope Francis was continuing to recover well and, after a restful night, he had breakfast, read … Read More
Vatican’s vanishing artisans: Traditional workshops struggle amid COVID-19
VATICAN CITY – The neighborhood of ivy-draped two-story buildings, cobblestoned streets and Marian shrines adjacent to St. Peter’s Basilica is perhaps best-known today for serving gelato and … Read More
Anonymous donor gifts GRACE system teachers $1,000
GREEN BAY — Teachers in the Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) system are receiving extra credit for their work this year. The extra credit comes from … Read More
Fr. Bob Lexa dies at age 94
ALLOUEZ — Fr. Robert “Bob” Lexa, who last year marked 50 years as a priest, died on May 1 at age 94. The call to the … Read More
Pandemic and alcohol abuse
Last week, Eric Ulrich, a New York City Council member, shared publicly that he suffers from alcoholism. In a Facebook message to his constituents, which was reported … Read More
An opportunity to visit with the saints
CHAMPION — If you’d like to see relics of the Holy Family, a visit to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help might be in … Read More
Rome or home? Expats look for best way to survive the pandemic
VATICAN CITY — After a year without U.S. pilgrims, tourists and university students, some American expats in Rome have packed up and moved home. But others who … Read More
We must never forget the Holocaust
One of the most moving encounters in Pope Francis’ papacy took place on Feb. 20, 2021. That day, the pope paid a visit to the home of … Read More
