St. John Henry Newman BIOGRAPHY St. John Henry Newman was born in London in 1801, the oldest of six children. He pursued his education at Trinity College,… Read more “Why I Don’t Believe God Exists, Part 4”
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China Begins New Crackdown on Religious Freedom
Worshippers walking past the shadow of a cross at the entrance to the ‘underground’ Zhongxin Bridge Catholic Church, after a service celebrating the Feast of the Ascension in… Read more “China Begins New Crackdown on Religious Freedom”
Surge of Young Adult Men Entering the Church
“The Catholic Church is an institution I am bound to hold divine — but for unbelievers a proof of its divinity might be found in the fact… Read more “Surge of Young Adult Men Entering the Church”
Cardinals of the Church Should Not Be Causing Scandal
Archbishop of Chicago, Blaise Cardinal Cupich Cardinal Blaise Cupich of Chicago has announced that the Archdiocese of Chicago (which really means, Cardinal Cupich) will be honoring Senator… Read more “Cardinals of the Church Should Not Be Causing Scandal”
Pope Leo Meets with Fr. James Martin
Pope Leo XIV and Fr. James Martin, SJ Pope Leo XIV met with Fr. James Martin, SJ on Monday, September 1 at the Apostolic Palace. The meeting… Read more “Pope Leo Meets with Fr. James Martin”
St. Charles Lwanga and Companions
St. Charles Lwanga is in the top row, center. He and nineteen of those pictured here were martyred eight months after this photo was taken Today, June… Read more “St. Charles Lwanga and Companions”
Pope Leo Hates Trump!
Much has been made – far too much in my estimation – about the tweets formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost and now Pope Leo XIV shared about President… Read more “Pope Leo Hates Trump!”
Math Proves God Doesn’t Exist. Huh …?
This has to be one of the more incoherent arguments against the existence of God that I’ve personally come across: Apparently, mathematician Jordan Ellenberg came up with… Read more “Math Proves God Doesn’t Exist. Huh …?”
The Death of Pope Francis
Today, April 21, 2025, Pope Francis died in Rome of a stroke and irreversable cardiac arrest. May he rest in peace. Pope Francis was something of a… Read more “The Death of Pope Francis”
Church’s teaching on immigration is clear
This is my latest column for the East Tennessee Catholic. March 15, 2025 The Church cares for everyone, regardless of their status as legal or illegal By… Read more “Church’s teaching on immigration is clear”
Thoughts and Prayers for the Faithful 