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Month: August 2017

Nation & World

In Sudan’s Nuba Mountains, no food left, and children are dying

August 24, 2017 Caroline

When people talk about potential famine, they mention South Sudan. But about 1 million people who live just over the border, in Sudan’s Nuba Mountains, also face a food emergency. “I call it famine,” said […]

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Following a ‘Journey of Hope’ after divorce

August 23, 2017 Staff Reports | The Catholic Miscellany

The third Journey of Hope Conference took place in the Charleston Marriott Hotel on August 4 -6. Sponsored by the Office of Family Life of the Diocese of Charleston, the conference provided tools for healing […]

Nation & World

Bishops form new body to address the ‘sin of racism’ that ‘afflicts’ nation

August 23, 2017 Caroline

WASHINGTON—Saying there is an urgent need to address the sin of racism in the country and find solutions to it, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has established a new Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism […]

Nation & World

Conflict plus drought means no food for 20 million people

August 23, 2017 Caroline

Editor’s note: A video accompanies this story. The link is at the end of the article. Conflict and drought are threatening more than 20 million people in four countries with the prospect of famine, and […]

Nation & World

Eclipse inspires viewers to admire the precision of creation

August 22, 2017 Caroline

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky.—Science teacher Jane Irwin isn’t often left without words, but the total solar eclipse left her in a quiet reflective mood. “Awesome. God’s amazing” was the best she could muster after the sun reappeared […]

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Dougherty rows Intracoastal Waterway to share message of Fatima

August 21, 2017 Deirdre C. Mays | The Catholic Miscellany

JOHNS ISLAND—With each dip of his paddle blade in the water, Greg Dougherty elicits a prayer. He navigates a difficult journey with faith in God and trust in Mary. Dougherty is rowing a 19-foot canoe […]

Columnists

What Mom, Dad, and Abuela sow

August 20, 2017 Sister Pamela Smith, SSCM

Sometimes data collection proves what we already know. We often hear grim (and true) statistics about the loss of youth and young adults to the practice of the faith. Often a rant follows about how […]

Columnists

Can one take Communion in non-Catholic churches?

August 19, 2017 Father Jeffrey Kirby | The Catholic Miscellany

Q. Periodically, I attend non-Catholic funerals during which every Christian is invited to receive Communion. Is it appropriate for Catholics to receive Communion in such instances? (Aiken, SC) A. This situation happens periodically in a […]

News

Father J.P. Narichetti blooms where he is planted

August 18, 2017 Christina Lee Knauss | The Catholic Miscellany

MURRELLS INLET—Father Jesuprathap Narichetti, known as Father J.P. to people in the pews, has traveled a long distance to share the love of Christ. Faith has led him from the small village where he grew […]

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Catholic leaders urge prayers, unity after attacks in Spain

August 18, 2017 Caroline

OXFORD, England—Spanish church leaders urged prayers and national unity after two terrorist attacks left at least 19 people dead. Pope Francis, U.S. bishops and others weighed in with prayers and rejection of the Aug. 17 […]

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