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Rebecca and Stephanie, those conjoined twins born last week, died on Saturday evening Although the twins made small improvements after their birth, their circulatory system and other shared organs made long-term survival impossible, Jansen said. The Rev. John Boyanowski, the maternal grandfather, was optimistic at two news conferences this week. He gave credit to God…

They want to stop posting honor rolls Because it makes some kids feel bad. (And there are privacy issues, apparently) But I don’t suppose we’re going to stop celebrating athletic achievement, are we? Grrrrr. At the Florida Catholic school Katie attended from K-2nd grade, I had some run-ins on this score, mostly involving the library.…

Lucas Joseph Ignace Dreher Born today! 8 lbs., 2oz. Mother and baby doing well… God bless!

From Boston Link fixed. Sorry.

What happened yesterday. Testimony from two key witnesses Thursday revealed that Bishop Thomas J. O’Brien knew authorities wanted to question him about a fatal hit-and-run accident but he never called police, in part, because he didn’t know how to get the number. “I wouldn’t know how to call the police, except 911,” O’Brien told Phoenix…

A WaPo article about the decline of bingo in Catholic churches Once a staple of fundraising for the Catholic Church, bingo night has fallen victim to changing times. A generation of regular players is aging and passing away. Younger churchgoers who might have taken their place favor the flashier commercial parlors in the Maryland suburbs…

and Catholic politicians In an interview with LifeSiteNews.com following the Vigil for Life Mass in Washington Wednesday, Boston Archbishop Sean O’Malley expressed his great desire for a renewal of faith among Catholics. Asked about the problem of Catholic politicians promoting abortion, the Archbishop noted that the problem “is not only politicians but those (Catholics) who…

Cardinal George steps up Cardinal Francis George on Friday barred the Rev. John Calicott from further visits to Holy Angels parish in Bronzeville after ruling the priest violated church rules concerning priests accused of sexual misconduct. The cardinal’s move comes two days after it was disclosed that Calicott, who has admitted to sexual misconduct with…

35 marijuana plants – a simple misunderstanding The Rev. Richard Arko is known as a gentle man – a vegan, yogi and massage therapist. He also takes in strays – animals and people. His friends believe his trust was betrayed by the most recent recipient of his giving nature, an unemployed man he allowed to…

Today is the memorial of St. Francis de Sales, truly one of my favorite saints. Bishop of Geneva at a time during which the Calvinists were firmly in control, he ministered to his flock nonetheless, sometimes by stealth. A greatly-admired preacher and spiritual director for religious and lay, alike, but particularly the laity. A man…
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