Sri Lanka’s 1983-2009 civil war between Tamil and Sinhalese ethnic communities claimed around 100,000 people, mainly Tamils, according to the U.N. estimates.
Nuns help Sri Lankan children recover from trauma of war, abuse
Books provide research, helpful guidance on raising Catholic children
What connects these three books is the important role that parents play in the faith lives of their children. Each approaches the topic from a different perspective.
Movie: ‘Ron’s Gone Wrong’
“The endearing animated comedy ‘Ron’s Gone Wrong’ gets a lot of things right. Principal among these is a lesson about the true nature of friendship.”
Laura Kelly Fanucci: Five overlooked moments for sharing faith
“How can everyday encounters teach us about Jesus? Where and when can we speak about faith with the young people in our lives?”
Toys for Tots collects Christmas gifts for children and teens
Catholic Charities Emergency Services, in conjunction with the Valhalla Detachment of the U.S. Marine Corps League, is once again sponsoring the St. Cloud Area Toys for Tots program to help ensure no child goes without a gift at Christmastime.
Youngest children’s use of screens keeps rising; is there any limit?
Daily use of screens has nearly tripled sincethe coronavirus pandemic struck in March among our youngest children.
New statue honors Mother Cabrini for devotion to immigrants, children, the poor
“We hope that people who visit this memorial will recognize that history should be repeated, that there was a care for the outcast and marginalized which Mother Cabrini understood, and we need that same care today,” Brooklyn’s bishop said.
Carole Norris Greene: Teaching children about race relations
“I favor teaching young children about race relations and the pitfalls of making assumptions based on skin color by being ever vigilant, listening for their questions.”