Articles by Kevin J. Jones
‘Hacktivist’ assault on World Youth Day site provides insights
Mar 2, 2012 / 04:01 amAn internet security firm’s report on an apparent anti-Catholic “hacktivism” attack has renewed interest in an assault on World Youth Day computers in August 2011.
NASA worker's lawsuit charges discrimination over intelligent design
Mar 2, 2012 / 01:14 amA NASA mission specialist allegedly demoted for his beliefs about intelligent design is suing Jet Propulsion Laboratories in a civil trial to begin in Los Angeles March 7.
Illinois diocese prays for storm victims
Mar 1, 2012 / 17:05 pmThe Diocese of Belleville prayed for victims and pledged its help after storms and tornados in southern Illinois killed at least six people and destroyed hundreds of buildings, including a Catholic church.
Arizona State to offer theology classes through Catholic university
Mar 1, 2012 / 11:34 amIn a very uncommon partnership between state-run and Catholic universities, Arizona State University students will be able to take courses in Catholic theology or Catholic studies under a new agreement announced March 1.
New video supports conscience law against HHS mandate
Feb 28, 2012 / 18:06 pmThe Catholic Advocate organization has launched a new video in an effort to defend religious liberty against the HHS mandate and rally support for the proposed Respect for Rights of Conscience Act.
Cardinal Dolan joins letter against mandate 'accommodation'
Feb 27, 2012 / 16:25 pmCardinal Timothy M. Dolan joined more than 500 university presidents, academics and religious leaders in a letter denouncing President Obama's contraception mandate “accommodation.”
Boys Town founder to be named Servant of God
Feb 25, 2012 / 16:08 pmFather Edward Flanagan, the founder of the famous Boys Town orphanage, will be declared a “Servant of God” next month as the Archdiocese of Omaha opens his cause for beatification.
Catholic CEO calls mandate compromise 'divide and conquer' strategy
Feb 24, 2012 / 04:03 amA group of women religious' approval of the contraception mandate compromise plays into President Obama's “transparent tactic” of dividing the Church, says a Catholic healthcare CEO.
Wichita cathedral statues offer new look at Holy Family
Feb 23, 2012 / 09:12 amWichita’s Catholic cathedral has commissioned two statues whose creator intends to provide a “powerful” depiction of the Crucifixion and to celebrate Mary being pregnant with Jesus.
Pope says ashes symbolize austerity and resurrection
Feb 22, 2012 / 13:31 pmLike millions of Catholics around the world, Pope Benedict XVI received ashes on Ash Wednesday. He said that they become a “sacred symbol” of austerity which reflects both the “curse” of sin and the promise of the resurrection in a fallen world.
Gov. Christie praised for veto of New Jersey 'gay marriage' bill
Feb 22, 2012 / 04:06 amThe New Jersey Catholic Conference lauded Gov. Chris Christie's veto of a bill recognizing “gay marriage” in the state, but observed that better marriage formation for local Catholics is still needed.
Presidents Day ad stresses importance of God and religion
Feb 20, 2012 / 17:11 pmA new Knights of Columbus commercial uses Presidents Day Weekend to remind Americans that past presidents saw God and religion as foundational to the country.
Feds seek dismissal of Belmont Abbey College’s anti-HHS suit
Feb 18, 2012 / 06:01 amFacing Belmont Abbey College’s legal challenge to the HHS contraception mandate, the Obama administration has asked a U.S. district court to dismiss the case. The move drew criticism from the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, which charged that the administration made no attempt to defend the constitutionality of the rule.
Cardinal-designate Dolan outlines ‘creative strategy’ for evangelization
Feb 17, 2012 / 12:55 pmIn remarks to the Pope and the College of Cardinals, Cardinal-designate Timothy Dolan outlined a seven-point “creative strategy of evangelization” to counter secularism and bring people to Jesus.
Documentary about actress turned nun nominated for Oscar
Feb 17, 2012 / 04:12 amMother Dolores Hart, O.S.B., a former actress turned cloistered nun, will attend her first Academy Awards show since 1959 to show support for “God is the Bigger Elvis,” an Oscar-nominated documentary about her and her abbey.
Leading consecrated woman leaves Regnum Christi
Feb 15, 2012 / 18:11 pmMalén Oriol, the head of consecrated women in the Legionaries of Christ’s lay branch Regnum Christi, announced Feb. 14 that she has submitted her resignation.
Denver Theology on Tap inspires controversy, venue change
Feb 15, 2012 / 01:08 amThe Archdiocese of Denver's Theology on Tap program was compelled to seek a new venue after a lecture on religious liberty by Auxiliary Bishop James D. Conley reportedly caused controversy among some patrons and staff.
Vatican's lawyer says abuse suit was withdrawn to avoid loss
Feb 13, 2012 / 17:29 pmThe withdrawal of a sex abuse lawsuit against the Holy See which tarnished the reputation of Pope Benedict XVI and added to a worldwide media controversy in Lent of 2010 shows the case had no legal merit, the Holy See’s U.S. lawyer Jeffrey Lena says.
Catholic student helps relieve children's suffering in Myanmar
Feb 12, 2012 / 16:11 pmConditions in a Myanmar children's prison are causing major suffering and malnutrition among its young prisoners, says a Burmese Catholic student working to make a difference.
Priest's TV series aims to put passion in faith
Feb 11, 2012 / 16:05 pmFather Cedric Pisegna, C.P., says the latest season of his television show aims to help people examine their lives and to experience the new life of forgiveness that Jesus offers.