The King is the Context

Readings: • Jer 17:5-8 • Psa 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 • 1 Cor 15:12, 16-20 • Lk 6:17, 20-26 “Context,” I have read, “is king.” While such a saying should itself be read and […]

Republicans introduce immigration bill, but GOP divided over it

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Republicans are divided on an immigration bill introduced by members of their own party that would grant citizenship to millions who are in the country without legal permission. Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar, of Florida, in a Feb. 9 news conference, talked about the Dignity Act. The bill that would help those who […]

‘Walk for Peace’ in San Francisco urges end to violence, recalls lives lost

SAN FRANCISCO — A group of Catholics and community members proclaimed “What do we want? Peace and justice!” and carried white crosses as they walked two miles from midtown San Francisco to St. Agnes Church in the city’s Haight-Ashbury district to honor those who died by violence last year. The “Walk for Peace,” organized by […]

Catholic collegians gather for faith-filled SEEK22 weekend in Pennsylvania

DOYLESTOWN, Pennsylvania — A regional event of the annual SEEK22 conference of the Fellowship of Catholic University Students brought together 200 college students from Philadelphia-area campuses Feb. 5 at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown. Students attended from West Chester University, Drexel University, the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University to […]

Parents’ marriage rooted in faith provided strong foundation for bishop

STILLWATER, Minnesota — From the beginning of their marriage, Bishop Joseph A. Williams’ parents, Dr. Gary and Mary Williams, knew the kind of family life they wanted. And they were resolute about it being rooted in their Catholic faith. Gary, 72, was a farm boy from Chaska whose childhood home is now part of the […]

Fordham University names first layperson and first woman as president

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tania Tetlow, incoming president of Fordham University in New York, will be the first layperson and first woman to lead the Jesuit-run school. Introducing her to the school community and others via Zoom Feb. 10, Jesuit Father Joseph McShane, the university’s outgoing president, said it was a historic day for the university. […]