Buffalo native Nick Sinatra has the distinction of being one of the first Western New Yorkers to meet the first American pope, Leo XIV. Sinatra, a board member of the National Italian American Foundation, visited Rome in early June as part of the foundation’s 50th anniversary. The papal visit was arranged by the governor of […]
MILWAUKEE — On June 21, 34 School Sisters of St. Francis in the United States will celebrate milestone anniversaries of service as women religious. In addition, one lay woman in an associate relationship with the community will celebrate her 50-year jubilee, and another will celebrate 40 years. Sister Winifred Whelan, who served in the Diocese […]
WASHINGTON — Cardinal Blase Cupich, the archbishop of Chicago, urged Catholics to shed any fears or concerns of the upcoming Synod on Synodality, declaring the gathering to be part of an ancient Catholic tradition that seeks how to “remain faithful to Christ’s own plan” for the Church. A “synod” is a periodic gathering of bishops […]
CHICAGO (CNS) — Saying he watched “in horror” news reports in the aftermath of a mass shooting during a suburban Fourth of July parade, Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago offered prayers for the victims. Authorities said seven people died – five on the parade route and two later in the hospital – and 30 […]
CHICAGO — Bishop Bohdan Danylo, who leads the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of St. Josaphat based in Parma, Ohio, is the first U.S. bishop to travel to the Ukrainian border following the Russian invasion. Throughout his visit, Bishop Danylo will meet with other charitable organizations as well as minister and provide relief to displaced Ukrainian refugees and children. […]
