From his law practice, Richard Zitrin has come to see parallels between Catholic social teaching and Judaism’s concept of “tikkun olam,” which means to repair or improve the world.
Author-lawyer sees parallels in Catholic social teaching and ‘tikkun olam’
Butler: Catholics must work together to make church ‘a place of mercy, love’
n Frank J. Butler’s life, the roads he has traveled in philanthropy, social justice and the desire for reform all lead back to his deep devotion to the Catholic faith.
Best-selling author formed enduring bond with worldwide readership
Mary Higgins Clark, known as the “queen of suspense” to her millions of readers throughout the world, died of natural causes in Naples, Florida, Jan. 31. at 92.
Toni Morrison, author baptized Catholic as child, dies at age 88
Morrison received the National Humanities Medal in 2000 and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012.
Family life, discipleship will be workshop topics for author, blogger at Diocesan Ministry Day
Laura Kelly Fanucci will be a first-time presenter at two workshops during the event, which will be held Sept. 25 at River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud, sharing ideas she has gleaned through her writing and her experiences of family life.
Michael Novak, noted theologian, philosopher and author, dies at 83
Michael Novak, a Catholic philosopher, theologian and author who was highly regarded for his religious scholarship and intellectual independence, died Feb. 17 at his home in Washington. He was 83.
Author finds One World Trade Center a witness to nation’s spirit
MAMARONECK, N.Y. (CNS) — Fifteen years after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks decimated the twin towers in lower Manhattan, the 1,776-foot One World Trade Center rises […]
Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel remembered for role as world’s conscience
NEW YORK (CNS) — Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor, Nobel Peace Prize recipient and prolific author who died July 2 at age 87 in his New […]