Ryan boys, girls finish second in state cross country
The combined finishes were the best in school history
New refrigerators, freezers help Catholic Charities expand food programs
The new equipment will help Catholic Charities’ clients have better access to fresh and frozen food.
Pope Francis leads his general audience in the library of the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican Nov. 11, 2020. A day after the Vatican released its extensive report on former Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, the pope renewed the Catholic Church's pledge to uproot the scourge of sexual abuse. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)
At audience, pope renews commitment to fight abuse
"I renew my closeness to all victims of every form of abuse and the church's commitment to eradicate this evil," he said.
McCarrick report documents repeated lack of serious investigation
Investigation centered on how McCarrick was able to continue rising through Church ranks despite allegations of abuse and even settlements with alleged victims.
Holy Family Church in Brentwood will dedicate a new Military Memorial Wall in its Prayer Garden to commemorate parishioners who are military veterans. The Prayer Garden also includes a memorial wall for parishioners and their immediate family as well as a columbarium to hold the cremains of parishioners and immediate family. The seals of the various branches of the U.S. military decorate the top of Holy Family's new Military Memorial Wall in its Prayer Garden.
Holy Family to dedicate Military Memorial Wall to honor veterans
The Military Memorial Wall in the parish's Prayer Garden will have plaques honoring veterans
John Burns, a 1944 graduate of Father Ryan High School, stands on a tank in Paris, France, in 1945, while serving with the 83rd Infantry Division in Europe. Burns and his twin brother, Bob, served together as a bazooka team during the final push into Germany. After the war, they operated the Burns Brothers Farm in Triune.
WWII veterans reflect on service and sacrifice
On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, a grateful nation offers its thanks for the sacrifices made by veterans past and present.
Bishop J. Mark Spalding celebrates the Chrism Mass for the Diocese of Nashville in Sagrado Corazon at the Catholic Pastoral Center in Nashville, TN on Tuesday, 16 June 2020. The Mass which is traditionally celebrated during Holy Week was postponed because of the Covid 19 pandemic. Precautions still in effect required social distancing with a much smaller congregation and everyone wearing face masks.
Priesthood Sunday collection gifts to aid vocations starting to roll in
People can make an online gift at www.dioceseofnashville.com/priesthood-sunday.
Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore welcomes pro-lifers in Annapolis, Md., March 4, 2019, during his opening prayer for the Maryland March for Life. (CNS photo/Kevin J. Parks, Catholic Review) See MARYLAND-MARCH-LIFE March 11, 2019.
Report’s X-ray look into U.S. abuse scandal digs up pain, hope in transparency
WASHINGTON. The Catholic Church’s unusual transparency in a report detailing the ascent to power of former U.S. Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, despite top Church officials’ knowledge of his sexual abuses,…
Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, celebrates Mass at the new Mission Basilica San Buenaventura in Ventura, Calif., July 15, 2020. "Please know that my brother bishops and I are committed to doing whatever is in our power to help you move forward and to ensure that no one suffers what you have been forced to suffer," he said to abuse victims after release of the McCarrick Report. (CNS photo/Colton Machado, courtesy Archdiocese of Los Angeles)
USCCB president apologizes to clergy abuse victims as McCarrick report is released
Findings of the report mark “another tragic chapter” in Church’s efforts to confront sexual abuse by clergy, says Archbishop Gomez
Kristi and Geoff Okwuonu of Texas adopted Grace and Kaleb, two children from Nigeria, through Catholic Charities of Baltimore. The family has spent nearly the last two years in Africa because the children were denied U.S. visas. (CNS photo/courtesy Kristi Okwuonu via Catholic Review)
As international adoptions drop, Catholic Charities supports families
November is “Adoption Awareness Month” and Catholic Charities will host a virtual info session 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10
