Tag: mobile devices
Priests’ group creates Catholic voter guide mobile app
San Diego, Calif., Oct 24, 2012 / 02:08 am (CNA).- The Confraternity of Catholic Clergy has released a non-partisan voting guide for Catholics in the form of a free mobile device app. “With Election Day soon approaching, it is imperative that the lay faithful take their right to vote seriously,” Fr. John Trigilio, Jr., president… Read More ›
Addicted to your cellphone? Nomophobia on the rise
By NBCMiami.com We use cellphones every day. But for a growing number of people, staying connected is an obsession. According to a study by SecurEnvoy, a company that deals in mobile phone technology, the fear of being apart from your cellphone is on the rise. It’s called Nomophobia, as in “No mobile phone phobia,” and 66 percent of the… Read More ›
There’s an ‘app’ for that: iPhone applications devised for Catholics
By Mark Pattison, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — In a world that boasts continual technological change, the iPhone by Apple has gained near-iconic status. Even Apple boasts there are more than 140,000 applications — or “apps,” in Apple-speak — that users can obtain for their phones. It only follows that there would be some… Read More ›
What’s playing on St. Benedict’s iPod?
A Benedictine approach to technology Several years ago, as I was preparing to enter the monastery, I asked my soonto-be novice master if I would be allowed to bring my laptop computer with me. He responded that the Rule says that every monk should have a stylus and writing tablet (cf. RB 55:19). In so… Read More ›
Website Revision: Phase 3
As you can see, the new format is operational. While there are still a few “behind the scenes” tasks that need to be completed, the layout is final and I hope you find it easier to use. Within the next few days the RSS feeds, thumbnails, and the “Contact Us” page should also be working…. Read More ›
Website Revisions: Part 1
The revisions to the web site are moving forward and today starts the beginning. If you are used to visiting the website from your computer you will not notice anything. If you have wanted to visit the site from your handheld iPhone or iPod Touch, Blackberry, or Palm/Treo devices you will see a significant difference…. Read More ›