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New study on effects of pornography reveals ‘a quiet family killer,’ researcher says
Washington D.C., Dec 4, 2009 / 02:57 am (CNA).- A new study on the effects of pornography indicates that it erodes the family, corrupts men’s sense of normal sexuality and is frequently a major factor in most divorces. The author of the study characterized pornography as “a quiet family killer.” The study, titled “The Effects… Read More ›
Memorial Mass Commemorating 30th anniversary of Archbishop Sheen’s death
This is not something that would be typically posted here but Archbishop Sheen was so widely known and loved it seems appropriate to post this event: New York City, N.Y., Dec 3, 2009 / 05:25 am (CNA).- Archbishop of New York Timothy Dolan will celebrate a special St. Patrick’s Cathedral Mass on Dec. 9 to… Read More ›
U.S. bishops launch Advent and Christmas website
Washington D.C., Nov 29, 2009 / 08:55 pm (CNA).- The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has created an Advent and Christmas website with suggestions for daily prayers, readings, reflection and action. A collection of Lessons and Carols is also provided for live listening or download. Printable calendars in English and Spanish are one new… Read More ›
Unprecedented coalition of religious leaders call Americans to stand for sanctity of life, marriage, and religious freedom
Washington D.C., Nov 20, 2009 / 06:21 am (CNA).- An unprecedented coalition of prominent Christian clergy, ministry leaders, and scholars has crafted a 4,700-word declaration addressing the sanctity of life, traditional marriage, and religious liberty. The declaration issues “a clarion call” to Christians to adhere to their convictions and informs civil authorities that the signers… Read More ›
Benedictine sisters in Missouri record new Christmas CD
By Marty Denzer; Catholic Key Reporter KANSAS CITY ― Although you just looked out the window and saw people in T-shirts and shorts, the Christmas season is drawing near. Pop the new “Christmas at Ephesus ” CD by the Benedictines of Mary Queen of Apostles in the player, close your eyes and you are transported… Read More ›
ABA Junior Essay Competition
The latest issue of The American Monastic Newsletter (October 2009) includes information about the essay competition for junior monastics sponsored by The American Benedictine Academy. Sister Mary Kay Panowicz, OSB <mkpanowicz @ mtmc.edu>, Awards Chair, needs to receive entries before the deadline of 31 March 2010. The winner will be notified by 10 May 2010…. Read More ›
Pope targets eliminating hunger as goal for Catholic Church
Rome, Italy, Nov 16, 2009 / 10:06 pm (CNA).- On Monday Pope Benedict XVI addressed a gathering at the World Summit on Food Security in Rome, calling hunger “the most cruel and concrete sign of poverty” and stating that “the Catholic Church will always be concerned for efforts to defeat hunger.” Speaking at the United… Read More ›
Traditional Anglican Communion of U.K. first to accept Pope’s offer
London, England, Nov 6, 2009 / 12:24 am (CNA).- Members of The Traditional Anglican Church in Great Britain have announced that they will enter into communion with the Vatican under Pope Benedict XVI’s Apostolic Constitution for Anglicans. According to the group’s website, members met on October 29 for their October 2009 Assembly. They scrapped their… Read More ›
Benedict XVI says Church needs to proclaim Gospel on the ‘digital continent’
Vatican City, Oct 29, 2009 / 11:30 am (CNA).- Addressing the full Pontifical Council for Social Communications today, Benedict XVI urged its members to help communicate the teachings of the Church on the “digital continent” of the ever-changing technological landscape. Reflecting on the role of social networking and increasingly real-time electronic communication, Pope Benedict XVI… Read More ›
PBS Features Kansas Monastery
On Sunday, 1 November, “Religion & Ethics Newsweekly,” the premier religious program on the Public Broadcasting System, features the Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica in Atchison, Kansas. “Coming Up…,” includes a brief video preview and provides a way for people to discover what time the show is airing in their local area. “Religion &… Read More ›