National Catholic Schools Week is Jan. 26 to Feb. 1.
Catholic schools called ‘essential, integral’ to Church’s ministry
Shannon Dee Williams: Black history is Catholic history
As we mark this 94th annual celebration of black history during February, I encourage all Catholics interested in justice, reconciliation and peace to commit to learning about the central place of black people in the church’s long and complex history.
Movie: ‘The Turning’
Over the years, Henry James’ classic 1898 novella-length horror story “The Turn of the Screw” has proved fertile soil for movie adaptations.
Trump tells March for Life crowd he welcomes their commitment
Trump was the first president to speak in person in the 47-year history of the March for Life.
Sunday Scripture reading: Jan. 26, 2020
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
First reading: Is 8:23-9:3
Second reading: 1 Cor 1:10-13, 17
Gospel: Mt 4:12-23 or 4:12-17
Archbishop Chaput retires; pope names Bishop Perez successor
Archbishop Chaput, who has headed the Philadelphia Archdiocese since 2011, turned 75 last September, the age at which canon law requires bishops to turn in their resignation to the pope. Archbishop Perez, 58, was installed as the 11th bishop of Cleveland Sept. 5, 2017.
Movie: ‘The Gentlemen’
Throughout the darkly sophisticated, but sometimes wildly wayward crime saga “The Gentlemen” (STX), writer-director Guy Ritchie keeps his tongue firmly planted in his cheek.
Love of baking, culinary skills and prayer make religious brother a winner
Capuchin Franciscan Brother Andrew Corriente was crowned this year’s baking champion on ABC’s “The Great American Baking Show: Holiday Edition.”