Articles By: erik shanabrough

Update: Pope Accepts Cardinal McCarrick’s Resignation July 29th, 2018 - VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Pope Francis has accepted the resignation from the College of Cardinals of Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, retired archbishop of Washington, and has ordered… Read More ››

Holy Land USA Being Refurbished to Honor Fr. McGivney July 29th, 2018 - WATERBURY—The organizers of the Holy Land Mountaintop Mass, honoring Venerable Fr. Michael J. McGivney, hope their event will cause a revitalization of faith and increased… Read More ››

Sisters of Life to Take Vows August July 27th, 2018 - STAMFORD—The Sisters of Life are pleased to announce that the following Sisters will profess their first vows as a Sister of Life on August 4,… Read More ››

The Encyclical “Humanae Vitae” Fifty Years Later July 27th, 2018 - Fifty years after its publication, the encyclical “Humanae Vitae” of Paul VI presents itself in the eyes of the men of today in a completely… Read More ››

Amanecer y Atardecer con Cristo July 22nd, 2018 - Cristo alegría del mundo, resplandor de la gloria del Padre. ¡Bendita la Mañana que anuncia tu esplendor al universo! (Del Himno de las Laudes Domingo… Read More ››

St. Mary’s Pilgrimage Brings “Unity with Nature in Prayer” July 22nd, 2018 - BRIDGEPORT—Last Sunday, July 14, 2018, St. Mary’s Parish of Bridgeport, lived a unique experience that allowed us to unify with nature in prayer. Amanecer y… Read More ››

‘Walking Priest’ Pursues Street Evangelization July 21st, 2018 - WEST BEND, Iowa (CNS) -- With apologies to Fats Domino, Father Lawrence Carney is "walkin' and talkin' about you and me," and hoping that listeners… Read More ››

On the Battlefield, Some Heroes Wear Clerical Collars July 14th, 2018 - The late author Thomas Craughwell knew how to weave together exciting stories. His last book, Heroic Catholic Chaplains, released this May, a month before his… Read More ››

Courage Honors Its Founder, Father John Harvey July 14th, 2018 - On the centenary of the late priest’s birth, those who knew him personally offer reflections about his transformational legacy of helping people who experience same-sex… Read More ››

Knights “Book It” for St. Thomas Aquinas School Library July 8th, 2018 - FAIRFIELD—When the St. Thomas Aquinas School library needed an update, some people suggested to Librarian Adrienne Wilson that she appeal to the Knights of Columbus… Read More ››

St. Mary’s Students are “Guardian Angels” July 7th, 2018 - BETHEL—St Mary’s Bethel students Francesca Friscia and Tyler Burns were recently presented Catholic Charities “Guardian Angel” awards for their work on behalf of the hungry… Read More ››

EWTN to air Fr. Capodanno documentary for 4th of July July 4th, 2018 - IRONDALE, Alanta—EWTN Global Catholic Network will observe America's Independence Day with airings of Called and Chosen: Father Vincent R. Capodanno. The 90-minute documentary about the… Read More ››

Sharing Their Faith Journey June 30th, 2018 - FAIRFIELD—“SHU Journey has definitely changed me for the better. I have made so many wonderful friends and I have been able to experience God through… Read More ››

St. Vincent’s Swim Memorial Service June 25th, 2018 - BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut – June 21, 2018 – St. Vincent’s SWIM Across the Sound is hosting the 21st Annual Interfaith Memorial Service on Sunday, August 5… Read More ››

SHU Honors Bill Mitchell at Discovery Dinner June 25th, 2018 - FAIRFIELD — Sacred Heart University paid tribute to a man who President John J. Petillo praised as an example of what it means “to pay… Read More ››