Synod stresses global approach to role of women, doctrinal development

Controversy over women’s ordination, even at the synod, detracts attention from the plight of women in the Catholic Church and society, said an Australian bishop, who is a member of the Synod of Bishops.

Synodality, an antidote to polarization, helps mission, cardinal says

At the end of a multiyear process of listening, praying, discussing and discerning, Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin of Newark, New Jersey, said he hopes the Synod of Bishops can give Catholics four practical suggestions for being a more “synodal” church.

Diversity of perspectives can strengthen the church, synod members say

Catholics cannot have a clear view of the biggest issues impacting the church if they do not listen to the perspectives of Catholics who come from different countries or cultures or have different life experiences than they do, said Bishop Daniel E. Flores of Brownsville, Texas.

Synod members reflect on diversity, trust, before assembly opens

The Synod of Bishops on synodality does not aim only at bridging the gap between factions within the Catholic Church, but it also must grapple with the immense diversity of its 1.3 billion members spanning across cultures and countries, a spiritual adviser to the synod said.

Just war theory morally ‘devalued’ in today’s world, Cardinal McElroy says

The concept of just war, which has guided Catholic teaching on war and peace since the fourth century, has become “devalued as a moral instrument” due to its application in modern conflicts, said Cardinal Robert McElroy of San Diego.

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Two Catholic schools earn National Blue Ribbon awards

For St. Josaphat School and St. Viator High School, winning a National Blue Ribbon award is familiar territory. St. Josaphat School, 2245 N. Southport Ave., previously won the award in 2010 and 2017. St. Viator High School in Arlington Heights won it in 2008 and 2014.

Interfaith group, founded by Cardinal Bernardin, marks 40th anniversary

Forty years ago, Cardinal Joseph Bernardin brought together religious leaders to get to know one another, to develop greater understanding between and among their communities and to join their voices on issues of common concern, from racism and segregation in the community to violence to the need to support underserved neighborhoods.

St. Christina parish, school honor first responders at Mass

The community of St. Christina Parish and School celebrated first responders during a Mass Sept. 29, the feast of St. Michael the Archangel, the patron of police, fire and emergency personnel.

Deaf community celebrates unique ministry program to peers

Members of the Catholic Deaf community celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Ministry Formation Program, started by Father Joseph Mulcrone to allow members of the community to learn how to participate in lay ministry roles in their own language, on Sept. 15.
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