Archbishop Carroll, a “realistic dreamer,” intended the new cathedral to be “a light to the nation, a light to the world,” Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan said.
Special vespers, Mass help mark 200th year of nation’s first cathedral
With Afghanistan collapse, war’s expense, human costs are lamented, derided
In a politically polarized society, it’s hard for opposites to agree on something, but in the case of the collapse of Afghanistan so soon after U.S. forces pulled out of the country, there’s agreement.
New head of Papal Foundation says its mission is to spread help, hope
The Papal Foundation funds not only human needs such as housing, safe water and sanitation but also the growth of the church in the form of new chapels, seminaries, schools, and aid to religious sisters and priests serving in underdeveloped lands, said its new executive director.
Back-to-school: Catholic schools lack uniform face mask policy
As Catholic schools are preparing for the new year, and many have already opened their doors, there is a broad range of face mask policies in effect — from none at all to strict requirements — as the nation battles another coronavirus surge.
Archbishop Broglio says human dignity of Afghan people ‘must be respected’
“The fall of Afghanistan and the departure of its elected leaders are a cause for concern, because of the possible denial of human rights, particularly for women and girls,” said Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio.
Indiana pro-lifers lament ruling but say fight to save unborn undeterred
A U.S. District Court judge placed a permanent injunction Aug. 10 on several Indiana pro-life laws, including those that required physicians examine patients in person before performing abortions and that said only physicians can administer first-trimester medication abortions.
Haitian Americans eager to evaluate, assist earthquake-rattled island
Long Island’s Haitian American community is concerned about friends and relatives affected by the recent earthquake, and people want to help.
As COVID-19 spreads, Tokyo Archdiocese suspends public Masses
During the four-week period, all public Masses are suspended.