November 28, 2022 Bible verse of the day: Decisions we make in life bring 'blessings and curses,' so choose wisely Deuteronomy 30:19 shares that while believers must have faith, they must also make decisions that lead to "blessings, not curses." Fr. Jeffrey Kirby comments on this Old Testament verse.
November 28, 2022 Vatican accuses China of violating contentious agreement, expresses 'surprise and regret' The Vatican demanded an explanation from China on its reported violation of an agreement by installing a bishop in a diocese unrecognized by the Holy See,
November 27, 2022 Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett faces calls to recuse herself from LGBTQ case over Christian faith Justice Amy Coney Barrett's Christian faith and alleged ties to the group People of Praise are again called into question before the Supreme Court is set to hear an LGBTQ-related case.
November 27, 2022 Knights of Columbus hold Coats for Kids international drive to provide garments for impoverished youth The Knights of Columbus' Coats for Kids initiative is underway in councils around the world, purchasing and distributing hundreds of thousands of winter garments.
November 27, 2022 As Christmas nears, it's time to 'reclaim' the season of Advent, says South Carolina faith leader As Christmas nears, Fr. Jeffrey Kirby of Indian Land, South Carolina, explains why we need to reinvigorate our observance of Advent: It's a "demanding teacher" that offers hope.
November 25, 2022 'Life sentence': Mother of Florida lawyer killed in murder-for-hire plot details family's fight for justice Daniel "Danny" Markel, a prominent Florida State University law professor, was on the heels of a contentious divorce when he was gunned down in his car on July 18, 2014.
November 23, 2022 Catholic Diocese of Superior publishes names of nearly 2 dozen clergy accused of sexually abusing minors The Catholic Diocese of Superior has named nearly two dozen clergy who have been accused of sexually abusing minors. 15,000 adults have been trained to recognize abuse and report it.
November 22, 2022 Disaster-stricken diocese in Kentucky receives 'humbling' amount of support: Bishop The Diocese of Owensboro, Kentucky, suffered damage from devastating tornadoes in December 2021. Donations and support from Catholic Charities USA and others are fueling rebuilding efforts.
November 20, 2022 Abortion is 'gruesome sign' of what society has forgotten, says Catholic archbishop In the wake of the Dobbs decision, the pro-life work and advocacy of the Catholic Church is far from over, Church leaders said at the bishops' conference this week in Baltimore, Maryland.
November 19, 2022 Accused Albany bishop asks to be removed from priesthood Emeritus Bishop Howard Hubbard is seeking to be removed from the priesthood for covering up for predator priests and his own accusations of sexual abuse.