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Saturday, August 18, 2018

New assignments, but same joyful service for identical twin Dominican Sisters

As identical twin sisters, Sister Judith and Sister Maristella Maldonado not only look exactly alike, but as members of the Dominican Sisters of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima, they dress alike, wearing that order’s white habit and black veil with white trim.
World Youth Day 1993 in Denver: The Turning Point

On this 25th anniversary of World Youth Day in Denver, I can’t help sharing one of my favorite personal memories of John Paul II.
Archdiocese of Washington’s 89 seminarians prepare to begin new school year

On Seminarian Day, when Cardinal Donald Wuerl held personal meetings with 60 of the Archdiocese of Washington’s 89 seminarians, he later joined that group for Mass at the Saint John Paul II Seminary, where he said he appreciated the opportunity to share their vocational journey that will eventually lead to the altar for those ordained to the priesthood.

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News

Vatican wants accountability for abusers, those who protected them

In the wake of a grand jury report on clergy sexual abuse in six dioceses in Pennsylvania, a Vatican spokesman called the abuses described in the report as being "criminal and morally reprehensible."
Cardinal explains plan to address 'moral catastrophe' of abuse

The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Aug. 16 announced three key goals and a comprehensive plan to address the "moral catastrophe" of the new abuse scandal hitting the U.S. church.
Pittsburgh bishop apologizes to abuse victims, reviews abuse response

Bishop David A. Zubik of Pittsburgh expressed sorrow and apologized to young victims of clergy sexual abuse, while explaining his diocese's 30-year record of working to remove offenders, assist victims and prevent further abuse.

Parish News

New assignments, but same joyful service for identical twin Dominican Sisters

As identical twin sisters, Sister Judith and Sister Maristella Maldonado not only look exactly alike, but as members of the Dominican Sisters of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima, they dress alike, wearing that order’s white habit and black veil with white trim.
St. John Vianney helps sister parishes in Nicaragua amid increasing unrest

For many parishioners of St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Prince Frederick, Maryland, the violence happening in Nicaragua is more than just headlines flashing across the screen.
St. Camillus Parish helps Puerto Ricans still rebuilding from hurricane

Although Puerto Rico's post-hurricanes coverage has disappeared from the daily news cycles, Catholic workers have not forgotten the fact that thousands in this Caribbean island are still in dire need of a helping hand.

Pope Francis

Fight scandal by giving witness to the Gospel, pope tells young people

Members of the Catholic Church sin and give scandal, it’s true, Pope Francis said, but it is up to each Catholic to live the faith as authentically as possible and witness to the world the love of Jesus.

Cardinal Wuerl

Cardinal Wuerl’s letter to priests on Pennsylvania Grand Jury report

Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington, sent this letter on Aug. 13 to priests of the archdiocese concerning the expected release of the Pennsylvania Grand Jury report.

Schools

Conference examines what it means to educate from heart of the church

The National Catholic Classical Schools Conference met at The Catholic University of America to discuss what it means to educate from the heart of the church.

Families

New Philadelphia women's center offers 'authentic Catholic health care'

As a nursing student at Syracuse University, Barbara Rose had to study contraception so that she could instruct women in its use -- something her deeply held Catholic faith wouldn't let her do.