Archive for March 8, 2016

Court affirms Church's right to hire and fire ministers

A Missouri court ruling in favor of a Catholic diocese protects the right of religious institutions to fire ministerial employees... Read more

Msgr. James Checchio, who was appointed Bishop of Metuchen March 8, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

New bishop in NJ was long-time rector of Rome's US seminary

Monsignor James Checchio, who recently stepped down as rector of the North American College, on Tuesday was appointed Bishop of... Read more

From L-R: Sr. Anselm, Sr. Reginette, Sr. Judith, Sr. Marguerite. ?w=200&h=150

By Alan Holdren

Here are the faces of the nuns who were martyred in Yemen

Sister Anslem, Sister Reginette, Sister Judith, Sister Marguerite, and were serving as caretakers at the Missionaries of Charity's convent and... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, Oct. 1, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Women's day at the Vatican underscores the power of mercy

The concept of mercy is not easy for Cecilia Flores-Oebanda, a Filipina activist who has suffered a series of trials... Read more

By Matt Hadro

Georgetown gets verbally shanked over Planned Parenthood invite

Georgetown University is facing strong criticism from Catholic leaders for defending a student group's invite of Planned Parenthood president Cecile... Read more