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For 15 years, a trio of men has carried on a “family tradition” in the spirit of Pope Francis’ latest pastoral letter (see accompanying article). Every year on the day before...
ROME — The Gospel accounts of Jesus’ care for the poor and the downtrodden serves as a reminder for bishops of their responsibility to give their lives for their flock, said Bishop...
Gwendolyn Young is comforted by the fact that no matter how often she encounters difficult situations she has somewhere to turn.“We know that because of our faith, all we have to do...
NEW YORK — What middling community theater is to Broadway, "Playmobil: The Movie" (STX) is to the Lego film franchise. While the lines of toys on which they're based may be similar, the...
All parishes in the Diocese of Pittsburgh will make the sacrament of reconciliation available Wednesday, Dec. 11, from 6-9 p.m. as part of “The Light is On for You” campaign. The...
For 15 years, a trio of men has carried on a “family tradition” in the spirit of Pope Francis’ latest pastoral letter (see accompanying article). Every year on the day before...
It’s Black Friday. As music blares throughout the hall, there is a sense of hustle and bustle as the people perform their tasks. They wear broad smiles and are caught up in the holiday...
ROME — The Gospel accounts of Jesus’ care for the poor and the downtrodden serves as a reminder for bishops of their responsibility to give their lives for their flock, said Bishop...
Dec. 8 is usually the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the patronal feast day of the United States. But this year, because it falls on a Sunday, the Immaculate...
One of my favorite spots — any day, every day — is the chapel at St. Paul Seminary.When I moved back into the seminary upon my return from Green Bay more than 12 years ago, I...
Whenever my parents had a Saturday night date night when I was a youngster, I always had the same sitter. She was my maternal grandmother, my Baba, whom I affectionately called...
Shortly after he was elected as our Holy Father in March 2013, Pope Francis said something that “hit me between the eyes.” His words made a significant impact on my reaching out to...
My guess is that you remember what it was like to purchase your first car.For me, it was a 1970 Pontiac Le Mans, medium green with a dark green vinyl roof. I purchased it at Downtown...
When a reporter interviewed me recently about this week’s anniversary of the Pennsylvania grand jury report on child sexual abuse by Catholic clergy, I tried to explain both my devastation...
To be honest, I don’t have the chance or the time to watch much TV, with one exception. Every Friday eve (when it airs), I have my DVR set to record the latest installment of “Blue...
QUESTION: At our son’s wedding, the non-Catholic mother of the bride came up for Communion and the priest asked if she was a Catholic and she said, “No,” and then he said,...
QUESTION: During Advent I see the wreath and the candles in the sanctuary of almost every Catholic church. Is this an ancient custom or one that is relatively recent in the church? Is it...
QUESTION: I have noticed lately that there are a lot of funeral “services” (not Masses) held for people who I know were faithful Catholics all their lives. What is this all...
QUESTION: In an article by Jack Shaw that appeared in the Pittsburgh Catholic Nov. 1, the author took issue with a television series’ treatment of the Catholic Church’s view of...
QUESTION: What does the church mean when it speaks of “sins of thought?” ANSWER: This question is really dealing with three things: feelings,...
QUESTION: During November I frequently hear sermons on praying for the dead. Would you please tell me just how our prayers assist the dead?QUESTION: I have never quite...
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