So what defines a Catholic novel? I am still struggling with that question. But I know that that which asks most of us is most worthy of us.
Social Justice
Posted inIn All Things, Politics & Society
Catholic schools can keep out teacher unions. That doesn’t mean they should.
If a bishop or school system decides to bust the union, teachers have few tools at their disposal to resist.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
South Africa Bishops Urge Government to Reconsider Withdrawal from International Court
The bishops said they were deeply concerned that a South African withdrawal will “influence and encourage other African countries to leave the court en masse.”
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Financial trouble affects a growing number of U.S. families
“About four in 10 delayed at least one thing like eating, paying bills or medical care or they required financial help—perhaps housing—from friends, family or other sources.”
Posted inCulture, Politics & Society
How Alexander Hamilton defended the rights of Catholics in a young America
When many saw Catholics as untrustworthy citizens, Hamilton argued for their full inclusion as American citizens.
Posted inFaith in Focus, Politics & Society
I never imagined I would end up in prison, but I wanted to learn
We are inclined to label “wolves,” who are so often the world’s most vulnerable and marginalized.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Signs Of the Times
Black Lives Matter in Canada, too
In a country known for maple-syrupy trivialities and over-politeness, the idea that the U.S.-based campaign against police brutality could secure or even need a national foothold may come as a surprise.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Activists seek immediate halt to Algonquin pipeline near NY’s Indian Point nuclear plant
Activists are demanding that the New York Senator take a stand against the Algonquin natural gas pipeline.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
In South Africa a Jesuit church will remain a sanctuary, but not a meeting place for ending fees conflict
The vice chancellor had to be escorted out of the church, over the sanctuary and through the back entrance, protected by clergy, peace monitors and organizers of the meeting.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
The ‘safe and neutral space’ of Jesuit church closes amid South African university crisis
“Since genuine attempts to dialogue and find a resolution to the crisis seem to have ended, Trinity is regrettably no longer available as a venue for meeting,” the Jesuits said.