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And more may be joining him in the months ahead. Details from Damien Thompson: Bishop John Broadhurst, Bishop of Fulham in the Anglican diocese of London, is to resign his post later this year to join the Pope’s Ordinariate. The Catholic Herald’s Anna Arco broke the story, also revealing that Bishop Broadhurst will stay as…

The iconic ’50s TV star (“Leave It to Beaver”) passed away today at the age of 94. Her obit is here. But some of us will always remember her, first and foremost, for this classic moment from “Airplane.”

Well, this left me speechless. Openly gay Episcopal bishop Gene Robinson has decided that the best way to attract people to his cause is by tearing down others. Here, as part of the “It Gets Better” project (designed to help young people cope with their homosexuality), he goes after Southern Baptists, Mormons and the Catholic…

These come from the Rev. Bill Shuler, at the Capital Life Church in Arlington, Virginia: 1. The goal is not to win a debate but to redeem the heart. 2. One’s public witness is only as authentic as one’s private integrity. 3. There is no greater source of wisdom than the Bible and no investment…

If there is one recurring theme in this Sunday’s readings, it is persistence. Whether it’s Moses, or St. Paul, or the relentless widow in the parable, it’s all about never giving up. Holding fast. Refusing to grow weary. Living what you believe. St. Paul’s advice is both wise and clear: “Be persistent — whether it…

Everybody loved her on “Everybody Loves Raymond,” (which starred some guy from my parish in Forest Hills). And now there’s even more reasons to admire and appreciate Patricia Heaton: Actress Patricia Heaton is well-known for playing a harried-but-loving wife and mom who makes us laugh, previously as Debra Barone on “Everybody Loves Raymond” and now…

If you ever wonder about that ragged old stranger that you pass on the street every day — and usually go out of your way to avoid — the New York Times’ Dan Barry finds a poignant answer. He did a little digging and uncovered the surprising life story of an old woman who called…

Wow. Amazing video from Italy, at Lake Cingino Dam in the alps, of Ibex taking a stroll along the face of the dam. Details and more pictures here.

In this “month of the rosary,” here’s something – literally – heaven-sent. Elizabeth Scalia has created a remarkable new way of praying the rosary that will be a valuable resource for people looking for work. She spoke about it on “Currents” last week.

“We do not draw people to Christ by loudly discrediting what they believe, by telling them how wrong they are and how right we are, but by showing them a light that is so lovely that they want with all their hearts to know the source of it.” —Madeleine L’Engle, cited by the great Heather…
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