Mar 10, 2010
News
Bell’s devotion to justice rings true in court
In the aftermath of the 1989 massacre of Bishop Oscar Romero, six Jesuit priests, the housekeeper and her daughter in El Salvador—an incident linked to officers trained at the SOA—activists have staged non-violent protests each November to demonstrate against the United States government’s sponsorship of a school in which a number of graduates have been connected to terrorists activity throughout Latin America, including the murder of three nuns and three missionary companions in 1980 in El Salvador.
In the aftermath of the 1989 massacre of Bishop Oscar Romero, six Jesuit priests, the housekeeper and her daughter in El Salvador—an incident linked to officers trained at the SOA—activists have staged non-violent protests each November to demonstrate against the United States government’s sponsorship of a school in which a number of graduates have been connected to terrorists activity throughout Latin America, including the murder of three nuns and three missionary companions in 1980 in El Salvador.
Beds, tables, chairs and more are available for needy
As he pulled the rented moving van up to the warehouse a few weeks ago, Anthony Tanot said he had no idea the holidays were about to become just a little brighter. “But it ended up that I came away with much more than what I could have hoped for,” he said.
As he pulled the rented moving van up to the warehouse a few weeks ago, Anthony Tanot said he had no idea the holidays were about to become just a little brighter. “But it ended up that I came away with much more than what I could have hoped for,” he said.
Beautiful day highlights Naperville groundbreaking
The words from the hymn “You Have Built Your House” were sung by the St. Margaret Mary Parish choir April 29 during the Mass marking the parish’s groundbreaking of the hospitality/administration wing which will serve the parishioners in all those endeavors.
The words from the hymn “You Have Built Your House” were sung by the St. Margaret Mary Parish choir April 29 during the Mass marking the parish’s groundbreaking of the hospitality/administration wing which will serve the parishioners in all those endeavors.
Basketball players encircle teammate with love
Mere moments before the opening tip-off in a Palos Heights gymnasium, the crowd in the bleachers was hushed as spectators joined the two opposing girls’ basketball teams in a moment of prayerful silence in memory of Pamela Branka.
Mere moments before the opening tip-off in a Palos Heights gymnasium, the crowd in the bleachers was hushed as spectators joined the two opposing girls’ basketball teams in a moment of prayerful silence in memory of Pamela Branka.
Banks for umbilical cord blood prove profitable
The Catholic Church has come out in opposition of embryonic stem cell research because an already fertilized egg is destroyed in the process, but harvesting stem cells from the umbilical cord is consistent with church teachings.
The Catholic Church has come out in opposition of embryonic stem cell research because an already fertilized egg is destroyed in the process, but harvesting stem cells from the umbilical cord is consistent with church teachings.
Award-winning mom is proud of biracial family
In the 1950s, the word “family” conjured up a picture-perfect lifestyle, mom cooking dinner, dad smoking a pipe and reading the paper, while brother and sister did their homework nearby.
In the 1950s, the word “family” conjured up a picture-perfect lifestyle, mom cooking dinner, dad smoking a pipe and reading the paper, while brother and sister did their homework nearby.
Award for success points to Coach Sharp
At the last game of the Hilltoppers’ regular football season, Coach Dan Sharp was awarded more than another win to add to a lengthy list of athletic accolades. The Illinois High School Association named Sharp Football Coach of the Year Oct. 15, the same day that he grabbed his 100th win for JCA.
At the last game of the Hilltoppers’ regular football season, Coach Dan Sharp was awarded more than another win to add to a lengthy list of athletic accolades. The Illinois High School Association named Sharp Football Coach of the Year Oct. 15, the same day that he grabbed his 100th win for JCA.
A veritable superhero for the downtrodden
At 69, Dominican Father Chuck Dahm has distinguished his career in the church by prioritizing the vulnerable and standing up to protect the oppressed or marginalized.
At 69, Dominican Father Chuck Dahm has distinguished his career in the church by prioritizing the vulnerable and standing up to protect the oppressed or marginalized.
Auto show speeds support toward Catholic Charities
For the second consecutive year, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Joliet is among the recipient agencies set to pick up proceeds from First Look for Charity, a benefit gala steered by the members of the Chicago Automobile Trade Association.
For the second consecutive year, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Joliet is among the recipient agencies set to pick up proceeds from First Look for Charity, a benefit gala steered by the members of the Chicago Automobile Trade Association.
Author urges caregivers to preserve personal memories
Everyone has three types of powerful stories inside—the story of who you are right now, the story you tell and the stories you preserve. Author Hanoch McCarty urged caregivers Nov. 3 at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais to preserve their stories because they are important. The nationally acclaimed writer and motivational speaker credited a familiarity with his own family history for giving him the strength and courage to tackle various challenges in his life.
Everyone has three types of powerful stories inside—the story of who you are right now, the story you tell and the stories you preserve. Author Hanoch McCarty urged caregivers Nov. 3 at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais to preserve their stories because they are important. The nationally acclaimed writer and motivational speaker credited a familiarity with his own family history for giving him the strength and courage to tackle various challenges in his life.
Audit finds diocese fully compliant with charter
The Gavin Group, Inc., recently notified the Joliet Diocese that it was found to be in full compliance with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People during its 2005 audit. The independent auditing firm commissioned by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops found the diocese to be in compliance with the bishops’ document in 2004 and 2003 as well.
The Gavin Group, Inc., recently notified the Joliet Diocese that it was found to be in full compliance with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People during its 2005 audit. The independent auditing firm commissioned by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops found the diocese to be in compliance with the bishops’ document in 2004 and 2003 as well.
A stoic response sets a path toward success
Alyssa Gilbert is no recent immigrant to the United States, but her zeal and willingness to endure drudgery, destitution and hard work is characteristic of a newcomer’s zeal when it comes to envisioning dignity for herself and a better life for her two children.
Alyssa Gilbert is no recent immigrant to the United States, but her zeal and willingness to endure drudgery, destitution and hard work is characteristic of a newcomer’s zeal when it comes to envisioning dignity for herself and a better life for her two children.
Asthma and pollution don’t mix
Asthma is a chronic disease suffered by people of all ages and backgrounds; in fact, over 14.9 million people suffer from the condition each year. For someone diagnosed with breathing related problems, the summer months can often turn from a time of fun and frolic into a serious health concern.
Asthma is a chronic disease suffered by people of all ages and backgrounds; in fact, over 14.9 million people suffer from the condition each year. For someone diagnosed with breathing related problems, the summer months can often turn from a time of fun and frolic into a serious health concern.
A step in faith is a response to Jesus’ directives
Jesus never couched in polite terms the biblical directive to serve others; he didn’t soften his answer to the rich man’s question about how to reach the kingdom of God; he faltered not when it came to emphasizing responsibility to the poor, the need to evangelize and one’s duty to raise children in the tenets of faith.
Jesus never couched in polite terms the biblical directive to serve others; he didn’t soften his answer to the rich man’s question about how to reach the kingdom of God; he faltered not when it came to emphasizing responsibility to the poor, the need to evangelize and one’s duty to raise children in the tenets of faith.
Association provides children an opportunity to help
Whitney Houston once sang the lyric, “Children are the future,” in the song, “The Greatest Love of All,” and nowhere is this statement truer than in the Catholic Church. In an effort to reach to younger parishioners, the church has created groups and organizations designed to educate children in the different aspects of their faith.
Whitney Houston once sang the lyric, “Children are the future,” in the song, “The Greatest Love of All,” and nowhere is this statement truer than in the Catholic Church. In an effort to reach to younger parishioners, the church has created groups and organizations designed to educate children in the different aspects of their faith.
Appeal offers financial gratitude to retired religious
Joliet Franciscan Sister Marianne Cardosi retired from full-time work in 1992, yet she still puts in close to 40 hours doing the Lord’s work at the Kankakee County Training Center for the disabled. Sister Cardosi admitted that there’s no such thing as a traditional retirement in her congregation, despite the increasing median age. She commented, “We’re active in the work the Lord has called us to do.”
Joliet Franciscan Sister Marianne Cardosi retired from full-time work in 1992, yet she still puts in close to 40 hours doing the Lord’s work at the Kankakee County Training Center for the disabled. Sister Cardosi admitted that there’s no such thing as a traditional retirement in her congregation, despite the increasing median age. She commented, “We’re active in the work the Lord has called us to do.”
