"We do not confess to abase ourselves, but to be raised up," the Pope said, and "we -- all of us -- need this badly."
Holocaust’s ‘righteous’ need to be remembered, too, survivor’s son says+
The number of Holocaust survivors is dwindling but so, too, are those "righteous Gentiles" who saved Jews who were almost certain to perish.
Easter Vigil celebrated in East Northport+
Slideshow shows scenes from Easter Vigil at St. Anthony of Padua church.
New Staten Island Ferry vessel to be named for Catholic Worker co-founder+
"How providential that the ferry ... should be named after a brave, loving woman who cherished both those areas of our city and the people who live there"
Governor signs death penalty repeal at site of 101 executions since 1991+
Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, chair of the U.S. bishops' committee on domestic justice and human development, welcomed the repeal, calling it "a bold step toward a culture of life."
Serving the suffering is serving the crucified Christ, pope says+
"It is more important than ever today that Christ's faithful be witnesses of tenderness and compassion."
Sydney archbishop urges ‘deep breath’ after news of artificial embryos+
"Is this really such a good thing?"
Bishops back bill to protect faith-based foster care, adoption providers+
'The Inclusion Act would remedy this unjust discrimination, and maximize the benefit to thousands of children in need.'
Bishops: Relief will help many; lack of Hyde protections ‘unconscionable’+
The act will provide relief to Americans in need, but lacks "protections for the unborn."
In tough times, go to Joseph+
Joseph is not passively resigned, but courageously and firmly proactive.