VATICAN CITY — Continuing his occasional series of “Mercy Friday” visits, Pope Francis surprised the students at a school renamed in March in honor of a student … Read More
Author Archives: Sam Lucero
New Vatican document on economy given high marks in U.S.
WASHINGTON — A new Vatican document on the economy, which contains a strong emphasis on financial transactions and maneuvers, is getting a warm welcome among U.S. Catholics … Read More
Cheating workers out of just wages, benefits is mortal sin, pope says
VATICAN CITY — Loving wealth destroys the soul, and cheating people of their just wages and benefits is a mortal sin, Pope Francis said. Jesus did not … Read More
To stop immigration, end military aid, help Hondurans instead, says Jesuit
WASHINGTON — Roaming the halls of the U.S. Congress is one of the last things Jesuit Father Ismael Moreno Coto imagined he’d have to do in his … Read More
Pray for families, receive an indulgence, Vatican says
VATICAN CITY — Catholics who participate in the World Meeting of Families in Dublin in August or pray with their families during the Aug. 21-26 event can … Read More
Pope to meet with second group of abuse survivors from Chile
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis will meet with five priests who suffered abuse by Chilean Father Fernando Karadima or his followers, the Vatican said. The pope will … Read More
All of Chile’s bishops offer resignations after meeting pope on abuse
VATICAN CITY — Every bishop in Chile offered his resignation to Pope Francis after a three-day meeting at the Vatican to discuss the clerical sexual abuse scandal. … Read More
Ven, Espíritu Santo
¡Feliz Pentecostés! Este es el cumpleaños de la Iglesia, cuando Nuestro Señor Jesucristo Resucitado y Ascendido, envió el Espíritu Santo sobre sus discípulos, quienes estaban, desconcertados, temerosos, … Read More
Come, Holy Spirit
Bishop Ricken
Happy Pentecost! This is the birthday of the church, when our risen and ascended Lord Jesus Christ sent the Holy Spirit upon his bewildered, fearful and mourning … Read More
Holy Trinity Parish in Oconto breaks ground for new church
OCONTO — Supplied with shovels and hardhats, Bishop David Ricken, Fr. Joel Sember and key community leaders led a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Holy Trinity Church … Read More
