The federal Justice Department report April 3 on prison conditions in Alabama told of “a high level of violence that is too common, cruel, of an unusual nature and pervasive.”
Solitary confinement in U.S. prisons qualifies today as torture
Singer-songwriter presents Crucifixion in concert
The award-winning vocalist presented “I Thirst: The Crucifixion Story,” on Palm Sunday, reinforcing the passion and death of Jesus evoked from the Gospel reading from Luke for that day.
New York fundraising effort started to help restore Notre Dame Cathedral
New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan announces a fundraising effort from St. Patrick’s Cathedral April 18, 2019, to help support the restoration and rebuilding of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.
‘Their Calvary was lengthy’: Pope’s Stations recall those exploited
Recalling Jesus’ death on the cross, Pope Francis led thousands on Good Friday in reflecting on the crosses of loneliness, fear and betrayal that crucify countless men, women and children in the world.
Indiana parishes pray for fallen-away Catholics through Lent
Two parishes in Northwest Indiana dedicated their Lenten journey to praying for those who have left the Catholic Church and for their return to the fullness of the faith through the intercession of the Mother of God, Searcher for the Lost.
Priest says outsiders caused riots that led to death in Northern Ireland
Lyra McKee, an independent journalist, was shot and killed Holy Thursday evening, while she covered a riot Londonderry, just on the border with the Irish Republic.
Comprehensive biography provides many insights on first American saint
Most Catholics have probably heard of or read about St. Elizabeth Seton, the first American-born citizen to be declared a saint, as following her canonization in 1975, it was not uncommon for new or merged parishes and schools to be named in her honor.
Sunday Scripture readings: April 21, 2019
The Resurrection of the Lord
First reading: Acts 10:34, 37-43
Second reading: Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6-8
Gospel: Jn 20:1-9