The SSPX: an Eastern Catholic View (part II) — By: OnePeterFive

The question of the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) is almost universally framed in Catholic discourse as a question of obedience or disobedience, and more sharply as a question of schism. This framing, however, presupposes what must be demonstrated—namely, that the existence of parallel ecclesial structures, sustained over time and involving episcopal ordinations without…

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Israeli settlers step up aggressions against Christians in West Bank, Jerusalem bishop says — By: Catholic News Agency

Christians in the West Bank continue to face an onslaught of aggressions by Israeli settlers, threatening their presence in the region, according to Auxiliary Bishop William Shomali of Jerusalem. “The aggressions against Christians in the West Bank are multiplying,” Shomali said in a March 20 interview with “EWTN News Nightly.” The situation for Palestinian Christians…

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Bishop Barron slams Carrie Prejean for ‘absurd’ claims on removal from Religious Liberty Commission — By: Catholic News Agency

Winona-Rochester Bishop Robert Barron on March 20 criticized what he described as “absurd” claims from Carrie Prejean Boller that she was booted from the Presidential Commission on Religious Liberty because of her Catholic beliefs. Boller, an outspoken Catholic and a former Miss California USA contestant, was removed from the commission in February after repeatedly criticizing…

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World Down Syndrome Day: What you may not know about the Special Olympics — By: Catholic News Agency

For decades, Special Olympics has provided sports training and athletic competition to help children and adults with intellectual disabilities develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, and foster a sense of community among individuals both with and without disabilities. March 21 marks World Down Syndrome Day, a global awareness day to advocate for the legal rights of…

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New Colorado program trains deacons, priests to walk together ‘in darkness’ — By: Catholic News Agency

Chaplains are often the first responders in a crisis — when people are struggling with grief or trauma they often reach out to their priests and deacons. The nature of the work means clergy often face emotional stress. So who shepherds the shepherds? The solution, for Deacon Ernie Martinez, starts with brother priests and deacons….

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