Catholic News and Commentary

Fr. Roger Landry: Catholic in Practice and Not Just in Name
They can no longer support the destruction of innocent human life in the womb.

Fr. Roger Landry: The Balm of the Soul
The most important part of preparation.

Deal Hudson: CCHD Responds to Its Critics and Chicago Responds to Its Own
Fighting back against the effort encouraging Catholics to ignore the collection.

Russell Shaw: A Changing Church?
A close-up look at ten trends that will largely shape Catholicism.

John Zmirak: A Most Diligent Mother - Angelica
The public face of the Church in the United States for the past two decades.

Mark Shea: Stopped Clock Right Twice a Day
Three eminently sensible reasons to the existence of Jesus.

Fr. George Rutler: 1942 - Passing through a Severe Calvary
"I am a disciple of Jesus Christ, but I am not a Judas."

Deal Hudson: Abortion, Healthcare, and the President's Priorities
The "status quo" argument continues to be used by Obama.

Marjorie Campbell: No Freaking Way
We need education within the Catholic community in Theology of the Body 101.

Fr. Dwight Longenecker: Welcoming the Anglicans
A Conversation with Monsignor William Stetson

Austin Ruse: Health Bill, Abortion, and Catnip for Gullible Catholics
Obama promises "we’re not restricting women’s insurance choices."

Fr. Roger Landry: Naming and Shaming Anti-Catholicism
The Archbishop's article is noteworthy for several reasons.

Fr. Roger Landry: Training to Become Better Penitents
Spiritual coaching remains eminently practical and helpful for Catholics today.

Deal Hudson: How the Stupak-Pitts Amendment May Change Our Politics
May have altered the direction of the Obama presidency and Democratic Party.

Eve Tushnet: Heaven Can Wait
I would hate to think that all of this was just a test.

John Zmirak: Andy Warhol's Art of Sloth
No man in history could equal Andy Warhol for turning crap into cash.

Mark Shea: See No Evil
A spectacular display of deliberate willed stupidity by media culture.

Henry Karlson: Academic Theology
Should be concerned with the continuation of the Faith, not simple novelty.

Barbara Nauer: Boomer Religion
Rich in irony and vaguely distressing.

Marion Fernandez-Cueto: Hands to Heaven
This woman will be saved by childbearing.

Joseph Meaney: Laying the Netherlands to Sleep
This beacon of liberalism worldwide is rotting from the inside out.

Archbishop Raymond Burke: Reflections on the Struggle to Advance the Culture of Life
The struggle is fierce and the contrary forces are many and clever.

Piers Paul Read: A Confession
I have never at any moment doubted the existence of God.

William Fahey: A Just War Theory of Homeschooling
A fully Catholic understanding of the family and education is vital.

Matthew Spalding: Faith of Our Fathers
Roman Catholics made important contributions to the founding of the new nation.

Thomas Howard: Rethinking the Global Village
What, exactly, is the footing on which we will raise the new world?

Deal Hudson: Another 'John Paul II' Catholic Runs for Congress
Brian Rooney is not afraid to defend unborn life and the family.

Fr. Roger Landry: Prayerfully Confronting and Overcoming the Difficulties
Issues that will confront those seeking full Communion.

Fr. Roger Landry: Preaching About Confession Today
The ten-part preaching and catechetical strategy John Paul II recommended.

Danielle Bean: Sanitized Childhood
Three basic needs that get lost in the "sanitation."

Bishop's Pro-Life Office Calls Senate HC Bill "Completely Unacceptable"  Nov 20
Reid's bill "is actually the worst bill we've seen so far on the life issues."

Senate to Vote Saturday on Healthcare Reform  Nov 20
Requires 60 votes from the 100-member body to move to debate.

Senate's Government-Run Health Plan Requires Monthly Abortion Fee  Nov 19
To the surprise of only a few, Senate plan has no sign of restricting abortion.

CCHD Responds to Its Critics and Chicago Responds to Its Own  Nov 19
Fighting back against the organized effort encouraging Catholics to ignore the collection.

US Bishops Agree on the Completed New Missal Translation  Nov 18
Missal now awaits the Vatican's confirmation.

Catholic Bishops and Laity Clash Over CCHD  Nov 17
Several groups call for defunding of controversial program.

Bishops Split Over the Translation of the Mass  Nov 17
But agree on artificial contraception, cohabitation and gay marriage.

Bishop Rhoades to Replace Bishop D'Arcy at Notre Dame's Diocese  Nov 16
Will be installed on January 13, 2010.

Bishop Says Ohio Shrine Is Off-Limits  Nov 16
"The alleged apparitions and locations ... are not supernatural in origin."

Officials, Critics Clash on Catholic Campaign for Human Development  Nov 13
The latest in the Catholic Campaign for Human Development controversy.

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