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GALLERY: Ancient Rome tour

050812-ancient-rome thumbROME — Scenes on May 8 of ancient Rome, including a visit to the Colosseum, where so many of our brothers and sisters in Christ were martyred for the faith. Check out the ad limina blog at http://charlotteadlimina.tumblr.com/ for the latest photos and news from the pilgrims. (Photos by SueAnn Howell, Catholic News Herald)

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  • Father Patrick Winslow: What can we learn from Pope Francis?
    It appears as if popes have something on their mind when first elected. One might call it a diagnosis and a proposed remedy for current ails. With Pope John Paul II, it was a message of hope to a world filled with fear. One can still hear him...
  • David Hains: Close that unhealthy health center David Hains: Close that unhealthy health center
    The Gosnell abortion mill in Philadelphia and A Preferred Woman's Health Center in Charlotte have something in common: little regard for human life. It should come as no surprise that women are being mistreated in these facilities since...
  • Peggy Bowes: Honor thy mother: Devotions to Mary Peggy Bowes: Honor thy mother: Devotions to Mary
    "We never give more honor to Jesus than when we honor His Mother, and we honor her simply and solely to honor Him all the more perfectly. We go to her only as a way leading to the goal we seek – Jesus, her Son." — St. Louis de Montfort,...
  • Father Shawn O'Neal: In this debate, remember Church teaching on human rights Father Shawn O'Neal: In this debate, remember Church teaching on human rights
    As a means to develop a comprehensive plan to reform our nation's current immigration system, a group of senators has introduced legislation formally called the "Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013."...
  • Father Matthew Buettner: Radical Christianity Father Matthew Buettner: Radical Christianity
    Recently, the Boston Marathon came to an abrupt end when two bombs exploded near the finish line. Three young people died in the explosion, including an 8-year-old boy who received his first Holy Communion just 11 months ago. Along with these...
  • The Poor Clares: Joy and sacrifice The Poor Clares: Joy and sacrifice
    St. Paul was a man passionate with zeal and consumed by love for God and desire for the salvation of souls. His actions and words were geared toward one purpose: the claiming of souls from the dominion of the devil, and the deceit used by him...
  • Brian Williams:The honest 411 on Vatican II Brian Williams:The honest 411 on Vatican II
    I recently had the opportunity to take a class about the Second Vatican Council offered through a diocesan adult education program. While much was covered within a relatively short span of four classes, one subject occupied much of our time...
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LETTERS FROM OUR READERS

  • Vatican II called for post-conciliar liturgical adaptations
    The April 26 Catholic News Herald commentary entitled "The Honest 411 on Vatican II" discussed a participant's experience at an adult education series in the diocese. The course, "The 411 on...
  • Warrior saints are found throughout history
    Regarding the April 26 letter criticizing St. Nicholas of Flue, I am disgusted that an American would insinuate that a soldier who distinguishes himself or herself in combat is not following...
  • Who would be worthy?
    In a letter in the April 26 Catholic News Herald, St. Nicholas of Flue was referred to as someone who "did not follow those teachings" of Christ because he defended the faith with his sword and...
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FROM THE PASTORS

Read and listen to homilies posted regularly by pastors at  parishes within the Diocese of Charlotte: