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THE LATEST FROM OUR VOICES
The original Cristo Rey Jesuit high school celebrates 30 years
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Chicago, the pioneering school in what is now the Cristo Rey Network, turns 30 this year.
The weight of the word ‘family’
A Reflection for Tuesday of the Twenty-fifth Week in Ordinary Time, by Jackson Goodman
Vatican’s UN diplomat: Hate speech violates command to love one’s neighbor
Archbishop Christophe Z. el-Kassis, apostolic nuncio and the Holy See’s permanent observer to the U.N., shared his thoughts in a statement during the Sept. 17 “Global Conference on Promoting Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue and Tolerance in Countering Hate Speech.”
Loyola Blakefield tackles the all-school Mass problem, dedicating a new altar
How does a Catholic school offer reverential liturgies for its students when the congregation is 1,000 kids in a gym? At Loyola Blakefield in Towson, Md., a new altar is part of the plan.
Vatican Notebook: The convening power of the church
The Catholic Church—and particularly Pope Leo—have an impressive ability to bring diverse people together to focus on the things that are most important to humanity.
Interview: Bishop Olson on the ‘racist and sinful rhetoric’ of a Texas politician
Bishop Olson responded to Bo French: “This is racist and sinful rhetoric that seeks to harm and to divide. It is disturbing that it comes from a candidate for public office. An apology is called for.”
Searching for yourself in medieval times: Lena Dunham’s ‘Catherine Called Birdy’
We may have running water and better hygiene, but “Catherine Called Birdy” reminds us that we have plenty in common with our medieval ancestors.
Of God and ghosts: ‘Paranormal Activity’ on Broadway is a spiritual event
The best reason to attend ‘Paranormal Activity‘ is the audience.
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