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Love, marriage and pizza delivery
The Holy Spirit works in amazing ways, and one of my favorite examples is when we see it connect a man and a woman and carry them to the altar
New HHS lawsuit cites violations of Constitution, religious liberty law
Claiming that the HHS contraception mandate violates their rights under three U.S. constitutional amendments and a 1993 federal law protecting religious liberty, a law firm representing Michael and Stanley Brey, brothers and co-owners of the Monticello-based company named SMA, LLC, filed the third Minnesota lawsuit against the statute earlier this month, bringing the number of cases to more than 60 nationally.
Clergy forum on religious freedom helps prepare priests for current, future threats
After attending a pilot program designed to form and educate priests on religious-liberty issues, Father Jonathan Kelly, assistant priest at All Saints in Lakeville, is better prepared to articulate the challenges and threats facing the Church and all Catholics, and give resources and encouragement to his parishioners.
Obama nominates retired CRS president as U.S. ambassador to Vatican
Hackett was appointed president of CRS in 1993. During his tenure, he established a division focusing on outreach to dioceses, parishes, Catholic organizations, and colleges and universities, and laypeople were first appointed to the CRS board of directors.
Man of Steel
“Man of Steel”, director Zack Snyder’s take on the familiar narrative of Superman, has the makings of an engaging drama and features thematic elements that viewers of faith in particular can appreciate.
Injustice: Gods Among Us
Though its mechanics are based on the most recent version of the grotesque “Mortal Kombat” franchise, this DC Comics offering proves to be a significantly more family-friendly affair — albeit not without complications.
Catholics must grow in love of God, neighbor, pope says at audience
Christians have “far to go” if they seek to be known primarily for their love of God and neighbor, Pope Francis said.
Obama administration drops its appeal of Plan B ruling
U.S. Catholic officials expressed disappointment with the June 10 announcement that the federal government will comply with a judge’s ruling to allow girls of any age to buy the morning-after pill without a prescription.
Archdiocesan Marriage Day
Archbishop John Nienstedt honored married couples, especially those celebrating silver and golden anniversaries, during the annual Marriage Day Celebration June 8 at the Cathedral of St. Paul.
Wealth obscures power of God’s word, free gift of salvation, pope says
A church that is rich and lacking in praise for the Lord is an old, lifeless church that neglects the true treasure of God’s free gift of grace and salvation, Pope Francis said in a morning homily.
Jesuit criticizes Western support of Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt
A priest who directs the Jesuit Cultural Center in Alexandria, Egypt, blasted Western support of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt during a visit to Parliament Hill.
Bishops warn against changes in immigration bill that could kill it
At a news conference in San Diego, the chairmen of three committees reiterated the bishops’ support for comprehensive immigration reform that protects families and workers.
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