WASHINGTON — The “gravity” of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and “the lack of availability of alternative vaccines,” are “sufficiently serious” reasons to accept the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna … Read More
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Pax Christi bishop asks prayers for ‘just, peaceful conclusion’ to election
WASHINGTON — Bishop John Stowe of Lexington, Kentucky, said the lack of a resounding decision in the Nov. 3 presidential election left him feeling as if “I … Read More
For how long should I kneel?
Question: “I grew up being taught that we should not be seated until the celebrant sits after communion. Many people sit after the hosts are returned to … Read More
Impossible to bear tragic loss of a child without God’s help, pope says
VATICAN CITY — Without God’s help, it is impossible to bear the tragic loss of a young life, Pope Francis said. “Every tragic death brings with it … Read More
COVID-19 is a ‘new world’ for priests, ministers caring for sick and dying
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Providing pastoral care for the sick and homebound during the COVID-19 pandemic is a challenge for priests, deacons and extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist. … Read More
Pope names six women to previously all-male Council for Economy
VATICAN CITY — Renewing the membership of the Vatican Council for the Economy, Pope Francis named six women to the previously all-male board that oversees the financial … Read More
America: Home to persecuted?
In 1980, Neil Diamond released a song called “America.” It spoke about immigrants and refugees coming to this country “on the boats and on the planes. … … Read More
Retreat experience helped Valenta build relationship with Jesus, grow in faith
ALLOUEZ — Michael Valenta was living a good life with a “great family, lots of friends, a good job,” but something was missing. “I was asked to … Read More
Teaching religion to youth helped Van Thiel deepen his own Catholic faith
ALLOUEZ — When Greg Van Thiel stepped forward to fill a need 24 years ago at St. Mary (now Holy Family) Parish, Brillion, he had no idea … Read More
Previously Episcopalian, Denby takes unlikely journey to diaconate
ALLOUEZ — Dave Denby has taken an unlikely journey to the diaconate for the Diocese of Green Bay. He was a longtime member of the Episcopal Church … Read More
