Federal judge dismisses Belmont Abbey College’s suit against mandate
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (CNS) -- A federal judge has dismissed Belmont Abbey College's lawsuit against the Obama administration that had challenged the federal contraception mandate,...
Priests begin new parish assignments
Three weeks into his new assignment, Fr. Brady Williams, SOLT, thanked Most Holy Trinity parishioners — on Father’s Day — for his warm welcome. This marks...
SSPX recognizes papal authority, hints discussions will continue
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Hinting at a willingness to continue discussions with the Vatican and recognizing the full authority of the pope over the...
CDA surpasses $8 mil goal
Because of the generosity of donors, the 2012 Charity and Development Appeal exceeded the overall financial goal for the first time in five years.
Catholics...
Bishops welcome inclusion of conscience provisions in House Appropriations bill
WASHINGTON — The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor/HHS “took a first, urgently needed step toward upholding rights of conscience and religious freedom in our...
D-Backs’ Willie Bloomquist brings his Catholic faith to work
The wallet Willie Bloomquist stuffs into his back pocket contains a special gift that reminds the Arizona Diamondbacks player just how far he has...
‘Sun’ named top newspaper in Catholic press
INDIANAPOLIS — The Catholic Sun earned first place in the general excellence category at the annual Catholic Media Conference June 20-22.
The Catholic Sun “is...
Family matters: Fear lingers in wake of Supreme Court SB 1070 decision
His five daughters don’t like it when he goes out. Juventino Franco is an undocumented immigrant. His family lives in constant fear of his...
Catholics unite during Fortnight for Freedom to defend basic rights
Fourth of July observances looked a little different this year. Catholic Americans added prayer and fasting to their traditions of picnics, barbecues, parades and...
Knights, Arizona Helping Hands send kids to camp
The Knights of Columbus at St. Bernadette Parish in Scottsdale and Arizona’s Helping Hands teamed up to ensure some first-time campers were ready for...