Christine Rousselle
Christine Rousselle is a former DC Correspondent for Catholic News Agency. Prior to working at CNA, she was the managing web editor of Townhall.com; she has a BA in political science from Providence College.
Articles by Christine Rousselle
Christopher Columbus name won't be changed at Wisconsin Catholic high school
Jun 18, 2020 / 23:00 pmA Catholic high school in Wisconsin will not change its name from “Columbus Catholic High School” after a petition from alumni and other members of the community requested the change. But with Columbus statues coming down in cities across the country, one expert says the explorer has been mischaracterized.
Eucharist and tabernacle stolen from North Carolina Catholic Church
Jun 18, 2020 / 13:18 pmPolice are appealing to the public for help and a parish is requesting prayers after a tabernacle containing the Eucharist was stolen from a church in Boone, North Carolina on June 16.
NH lawmaker says education choice is only for 'well-educated' parents
Jun 12, 2020 / 14:00 pmA state senator in New Hampshire has drawn criticism for saying that working-class parents should not have the same freedom to make educational choices for their children as college-educated parents.
'The death of George Floyd will not be in vain', says Democrats for Life coordinator
Jun 11, 2020 / 15:00 pmThe Georgia coordinator for Democrats for Life of America has called for renewed solidarity in the pro-life cause, following the death of George Floyd. Rev. Harriet Bradley said Wednesday that national and international protests over Floyd’s death in recent weeks have the power to effect global change.
DC Catholic priests invited to 'prayerful protest' at White House
Jun 8, 2020 / 09:20 amPriests in the Archdiocese of Washington will demonstrate outside of the White House on Monday as a “prayerful protest” against hatred and institutional discrimination of all kinds.
Madison changes church reopening rules after Catholic bishop threatens lawsuit
Jun 5, 2020 / 11:10 amHouses of worship in Dane County, Wisconsin, will be permitted to operate at 25% capacity, it was announced Friday, after the Diocese of Madison threatened to sue if previous reopening plans were not changed.
Maryland county's new rules lift Communion ban that affected Catholic churches
Jun 4, 2020 / 13:00 pmHoward County, Maryland, has issued new guidelines for the reopening of houses of worship, bringing its regulations in line with the rest of the state. A previous executive order had prohibited the consumption of any food or drink during religious service, effectively baring the celebration of Mass.
Madison Bishop Hying says he will 'stand on principle' in reopening lawsuit
Jun 4, 2020 / 11:30 amThe Bishop of Madison says a lawsuit against Dane County and the city of Madison may be needed to ensure the Church can serve the people of the diocese during the reopening phase of the coronavirus pandemic.
Delaware lifts controversial rules for reopening churches
Jun 3, 2020 / 16:30 pmThe governor of Delaware has amended controversial restrictions on houses of worship after a local church threatened a lawsuit.
Madison diocese says it will sue over religious restrictions
Jun 3, 2020 / 13:10 pmAttorneys representing the Diocese of Madison sent a letter to Dane County and City of Madison officials on Wednesday, June 3, notifying officials they will file suit if parishes in the diocese are not permitted to operate at the same capacity as retail outlets.
El Paso bishop kneels to pray at George Floyd protest
Jun 2, 2020 / 16:00 pmBishop Mark Seitz is the first U.S. Catholic bishop to physically and publicly join the protests and demonstrations against racial injustice and police brutality which spread across the country following Floyd’s death on May 25.
Churches in 6 states damaged by violent protests
Jun 1, 2020 / 16:00 pmChurches in California, Minnesota, New York, Kentucky, Texas, and Colorado have been attacked during recent violent protests.
Christ can overcome racism, Minnesota priest says at George Floyd prayer service
May 29, 2020 / 19:00 pmThe love of Christ can overcome the sin of racism, the pastor of a historic Minnesota African-American parish said Friday, at a prayer service in the aftermath of the protests and riots in St. Paul and Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd in police custody.
Catholic colleges work together to help students hit by closure
May 28, 2020 / 14:30 pmTwo Catholic universities have struck up a plan to help students complete their degrees after one of the schools announced it was unable to reopen for class in the next academic year.
Maryland county lifts ban on Communion
May 28, 2020 / 09:48 amHoward County, Maryland, has reversed a policy that banned consumption of any food or drink during religious services, effectively preventing the licit celebration of Mass.
Baltimore archdiocese has ‘serious concerns’ about county Communion ban
May 27, 2020 / 17:02 pmThe Archdiocese of Baltimore said it has “serious concerns” about public health guidance from Howard County, Maryland, which prohibits the reception of Communion as a condition for churches to reopen during the coronavirus pandemic.
Maryland county bans Eucharist in church reopening order
May 27, 2020 / 11:00 amA public health order issued in Howard County, Maryland, prohibits the distribution and consumption of any food or drink as part of a religious service, effectively outlawing the Eucharist.
Corpus Christi bishop condemns naval base shooting
May 22, 2020 / 13:11 pmBishop Michael Mulvey of Corpus Christi offered prayers for a sailor who was injured in a terrorist attack in his diocese on Thursday, and pledged to be a force for peace in the face of evil.
How St. John Paul II 'bent the course of history'
May 18, 2020 / 16:45 pmPapal biographer George Weigel said that St. John Paul II demonstrated “the power of religious and moral conviction to bend history in a more humane direction.”
World is 'washing its hands' of Lebanon, Maronite bishop warns
May 6, 2020 / 09:00 amBishop Elias Zaidan of the Maronite Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles said that the prospect of one of the few democratic nations in the Middle East becoming a failed state would have dire consequences.