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Pope advances sainthood causes of U.S. priest, Vietnamese cardinal

Posted by admin - May 13, 2017

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis advanced the sainthood causes of Wisconsin-born Capuchin Father Solanus Casey, five religious, four laypeople and two cardinals, including Vietnamese Cardinal Francois Nguyen Van Thuan.…

People recite the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of a presentation on religious freedom at St. Patrick Church in Smithtown, N.Y., Jan. 3, 2016. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)

Long-awaited executive order on religion has unclear path ahead

Posted by admin - May 13, 2017

WASHINGTON (CNS) — At a White House Rose Garden ceremony May 4, President Donald Trump told a group of religious leaders: “It was looking like you’d never get here, but…

Leave behind rigidity of law for Christ’s mercy, meekness, pope says

Posted by admin - May 13, 2017

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pray for rigid Christians, both those who are honestly zealous about following the law, but lack mercy and those who are hypocritical and hide their sinfulness,…

A police car is seen through the door window at St. Peter Claver Church rectory in Baltimore March 9. (CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn)

Panel: When community tensions erupt, faith can help diffuse violence

Posted by admin - May 13, 2017

WASHINGTON (CNS) — As tensions exploded after the death of 25-year-old Freddie Gray while in custody of Baltimore police in 2015, the Rev. S. Todd Yeary joined hands with other…

Diocesan Pastoral Planning Completed Assessment Phase

Posted by admin - May 13, 2017

The Bishop’s Committee on Diocesan Pastoral Planning is ready to move to the next phase now that it has completed its overview of the Pastoral Planning Phase I – Assess.…

San Vicente CCD teachers posed for a photo after their recollection with Fr. Jason and Sr. Narcie.

San Vicente CCD Teachers Recollection

Posted by admin - May 13, 2017

“Come away by yourselves to a lonely place, and rest a while.”(Mk. 6:31) Fr. Jason reflected upon this words of Jesus Christ to his disciples after their return from the…

In celebration of Teacher’s Appreciation Week, administration, teachers, and students posed for a group photo. Happy Teacher’s Appreciation Week.

ESFDB Celebrates Teacher’s Appreciation Week

Posted by admin - May 13, 2017

By: Edward C. Maratita, Jr. “He shall teach you all things.” (John 14:26) As we celebrate Teacher’s Appreciation Week, this is the perfect Gospel for the Catholic Lay teachers among…