Youth in scouting recognized for growing in their faith by working on faith formation programs

lisajohnston — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:22:03 +0000

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Bishop Edward Rice presided over the presentation of the Archbishop's Awards for Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops and Venture Crews at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis.

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Catholic Observance of Scout Sunday Celebrating 102 Years Catholic Scouting Ministry Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis February 5,

Pastoral letter on conscience rights

teakphillips — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:47:20 +0000

By Archbishop Robert J. Carlson

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

I write to you concerning an alarming and serious matter that negatively impacts the Church in the United States directly and that strikes at the fundamental right to religious liberty for all citizens of any faith. The federal government, which was formed to be "of, by, and for the people," has just dealt a heavy blow to almost a quarter of those people – the Catholic population – and to the millions more who are served by the Catholic faithful.

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Archbishop Robert J. Carlson's letter to the faithful regarding the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' mandate.

Dear Father | Sharing the good news of Catholic education

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:21:09 +0000

By Father John Mayo

Q: What can I say to my young relatives to encourage them to send their children to Catholic schools?

Start by asking this question, "Is God part of my daily life or is He only allowed in my life on special occasions and on Sundays?"

Before the Cross | A just global economy begins at home

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:14:58 +0000

By Archbishop Robert J. Carlson

Catholic social teaching has articulated a simple but very important moral principal: The economy should exist for the good of human persons, not the other way around.

Cardinal Ritter wins close match to highlight basketball shootout

lisajohnston — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:05:16 +0000

Joseph Kenny | jkenny@archstl.org

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A close match featuring two highly regarded basketball teams from
Catholic schools in the archdiocese didn't disappoint those who attended
the Coaches vs. Cancer Shootout at Scottrade Center in Downtown St.
Louis Jan. 26. The tournament featured 16 teams from Missouri and
Illinois, including a third Catholic school here.

Heavy defensive pressure and accurate shooting were cited as factors
as Cardinal Ritter College Preparatory High School handed St. John
Vianney its first loss of the season. The 69-66 win brought Cardinal
Ritter's record this year to 12-4.

Sacrifices brought to the forefront at ceremony

lisajohnston — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:29:39 +0000

Joseph Kenny | jkenny@archstl.org

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A weekend of saluting veterans of the war in Iraq brought the sacrifices of those who served to the forefront at a solemn remembrance Jan. 27 and 28 at the Soldier's Memorial in Downtown St. Louis.

Names of each soldier killed in the war were read and a bell tolled to honor them. The names were read beginning at 9:11 p.m. Jan. 27 and continuing up until a parade at noon Jan. 27 to welcome home the troops from Iraq.

Bishops: mandate violates conscience rights, a Q&A

teakphillips — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:40:09 +0000

By the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops

How important is the right of conscience in American tradition?

It has always been of paramount importance: "No provision in our Constitution ought to be dearer to man than that which protects the rights of conscience against the enterprises of the civil authority" (Thomas Jefferson, 1809).

In the past, has the federal government respected conscientious objections to procedures such as sterilization that may violate religious beliefs or moral convictions?

Before the Cross | Marriage is sacred, the foundation of human society

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:31:01 +0000

By Archbishop Robert J. Carlson

As we prepare for the important local, state and national elections that will be held later this year, we bishops of the United States have focused our attention on several current and fundamental problems that must be addressed by all of us as we form our consciences and vote as faithful citizens. Some of these problems involve opposition to intrinsic evils such as abortion and other threats to the lives and dignity of human beings.

March for Life makes impression on local pilgrims

teakphillips — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:40:06 +0000

Story by Joseph Kenny | St. Louis Review Photos by Lisa Johnston | St. Louis Review

While heading toward the end of the March for Life Jan. 23, Michael Lampe, a first-year theology student at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in Shrewsbury, was still in awe at the turnout.

“There’s a lot of people here. It’s fantastic,” he said.

Lampe, from Epiphany Parish in south St. Louis, was a first-timer on the march.

He was impressed by the number and enthusiasm of the young people. “There was one group, I don’t remember which diocese they were from, but they had a bunch of chants and dances as they were marching.”

HHS delays, but does not change, rule on contraceptive coverage

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:01:37 +0000

By Nancy Frazier O'Brien | Catholic News Service

WASHINGTON -- Although Catholic leaders vowed to fight on, the Obama administration has turned down repeated requests from Catholic bishops, hospitals, schools and charitable organizations to revise its religious exemption to the requirement that all health plans cover contraceptives and sterilization free of charge.

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Youth in scouting recognized for growing in their faith by working on faith formation programs

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Q: What can I say to my young relatives to encourage them to send their children to Catholic schools?

Before the Cross | A just global economy begins at home

Cardinal Ritter wins close match to highlight basketball shootout

Sacrifices brought to the forefront at ceremony

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Before the Cross | Marriage is sacred, the foundation of human society

March for Life makes impression on local pilgrims

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