US/ Busy time at Bishops’ Conference
Sr. MARY ANN WALSH describes the busy period in front of the USCCB, from the immigration reform legislation, to the Supreme Court decision on DOMA, the HHS mandate, and many other issues(Pubblicato il...
View ArticleEDUCATION/ Catholic schools for immigrants: A second bloodless social revolution
A move toward Catholic education for immigrants’ children would be a sign of welcome and a wise national investment for the long run. By Sr. MARY ANN WALSH(Pubblicato il Fri, 30 Aug 2013 21:45:00...
View ArticleCHURCH/ Blessing the Child in the Womb
According to Sr. MARY ANN WALSH the Blessing for the Child in the Womb one of the most pastoral initiatives the Church in the United States has ever undertaken(Pubblicato il Mon, 13 Jan 2014 15:30:00...
View ArticleINTERNET/ Says Pope Francis: Toughen up, people!
According to Pope Francis, the Internet can be a rugged neighborhood, but it’s where the Gospel needs to be preached and people seen as neighbors not enemies. By Sr. MARY ANN WALSH(Pubblicato il Sat,...
View ArticleTHE UNITED NATIONS/ Caring for Children or Caring for Culture Warriors
The Committee on the Rights of the Child is correct to voice concern over sexual abuse. It should also work to protect the most basic right of a child: the right to live. Sr. MARY ANN WALSH(Pubblicato...
View ArticleCHURCH/ Following Pope Francis' lead after a year
In his first year in office, Pope Francis has shown he knows how to lead. Pope Francis reaches across the table. No one is unapproachable. No one is an enemy. By Sr. MARY ANN WALSH(Pubblicato il Sat,...
View ArticleEASTER/ Holy Saturday, Holy Christians, Holy Spirit
Holy Saturday celebrates the enigma of how the unseen God draws a heart and most of the parishes nationwide will welcome new members into the Catholic community. By Sr. MARY ANN WALSH(Pubblicato il...
View ArticleU.S./ Serial Churchgoers: Something for Pew to Peruse
Sr. MARY ANN WALSH comments on the Pew Research Center’s report about the shifting religious identity of Latinos in the U.S. and on the increasing number of people who are leaving churches(Pubblicato...
View ArticleU.S./ Catholic Education Ad Campaign in the Empire State Strikes Back
An ad campaign in the Empire State has Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York and a handful of Catholic school kids, addressing Governor Andrew Cuomo directly. By Sr. MARY ANN WALSH(Pubblicato il Mon, 09...
View ArticleHOBBY LOBBY/A Decision Upholding American Ideals of Freedom
The Supreme Court decision on the Hobby Lobby and Conestoga Wood Specialties cases rests on an important part of the American experience: the defense of religious freedom. Sr. MARY ANN WALSH(Pubblicato...
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