Stewardship and the Universal Destination of Goods

The first two chapters of Genesis are the foundation of Catholic moral theology, including its teaching on stewardship. Rather than communicate the mechanics of creation, the beginning of Genesis communicates something about the purpose, nature and order of created reality. More to the point, the emphasis in Genesis 1 and …
Catholic High School Open House 2023

LEHMAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m. 2400 St. Marys Ave., Sidney (937) 498-1161 www.lehmancatholic.com ROYALMONT ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE: Wednesday, Nov. 15 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 200 Northcrest Dr., Mason (513) 754-0555 www.royalmont.org THE SUMMIT COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Thursday Nov. 16 6:30 …
NFL’s Harrison Butker, Notre Dame give $10,000 to group creating ‘monastic village’ for ex-prisoners

By Joe Bukuras CNA Staff, Nov 11, 2023 / 06:00 am An initiative to help former inmates reenter society and grow in their Catholic faith is the winner of a $10,000 award sponsored by the University of Notre Dame and MDKeller, the holding company of two-time NFL champion Harrison Butker. The …
Pope Francis relieves Strickland of his duties as bishop of Tyler

By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Nov 11, 2023 / 07:05 am The Vatican announced Saturday that Pope Francis has relieved Bishop Joseph Strickland from his duties in the Diocese of Tyler, Texas, and appointed an apostolic administrator to replace him. Strickland’s removal on Nov. 11 comes after the Texas bishop refused …
Pope Francis prays for infant Indi Gregory as life support set to be removed in UK

By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Nov 11, 2023 / 11:06 am Pope Francis is praying for Indi Gregory and her family as the critically ill British infant’s life support is set to be removed this weekend by a U.K. court order. The pope “embraces the family of little Indi Gregory, her …
Bishop Strickland refused to resign, cardinal says

By Tina Dennelly CNA Staff, Nov 11, 2023 / 09:50 am Pope Francis removed Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas, from his post Saturday after he refused to resign, according to Galveston-Houston archbishop Cardinal Daniel DiNardo. Strickland’s ouster on Nov. 11 comes after the Vatican Dicastery for Bishops completed a formal …
Archbishop’s Veterans Day Statement

Archbishop Broglio has issued the following statement on the occasion of Veterans Day: “11 November marks the end of the First World War, the “useless slaughter” in the words of Pope Benedict XV. War results from the failure of dialogue and announces the last resort. Unfortunately, it is still the …
Veteran’s Day Prayer

Dear Lord, Today we honor our veterans, worthy men and women who gave their best when they were called upon to serve and protect their country. We pray that you will bless them, Lord, for their unselfish service in the continual struggle to preserve our freedoms, our safety, and our …
Why is it Hard to Talk About Stewardship?

I kept asking myself that question as I endeavored to write this column. Maybe it’s the thought of asking for something (even though we voluntarily and willingly give on a monthly basis). Maybe it’s because talking about money often makes people uncomfortable. In my quest to think more about stewardship …
Statement of U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Committee Chairman on Pregnancy Help Appreciation Week

November 9, 2023 WASHINGTON – Across the United States, approximately 2,750 pregnancy help centers offer life-affirming support to pregnant and parenting women in need. Some of these centers have been the targets of violence, vandalism, and an orchestrated campaign to malign their good names. In recognition of their contribution to …