May 2013Full Events Calendar
U.S.Aide steals 25k from schoolkids, gets just 4 years probation - Chicagoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A former Chicago Public Schools teaching assistant was sentenced to 4 years probation for embezzling almost $25,000 in money from a Northwest Side school. It seems like a lucky break for the ... 
U.S.Spiderman wanted for early a.m. robbery - Chicagoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)We hope it wasn't the real superhero, but a bandit wearing a Spider-Man mask, who robbed a 7-11 store in Chicago. 
U.S.Chicken and Waffles potato chips -- yep, that's a thingby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Hold on to your tastebuds, foodies, Lay's chips has quite a challenge for you. Three new flavors of chip are being test marketed across the country and the winning flavor will join the lineup of the ... 
TECHNOLOGYPlease HELP ME! Why I should quit Facebook, but can'tby Marshall Connolly, Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Facebook plans to start tracking all user's movements starting in March. It will initiate this "service" without your permission, because users have already given permission for Facebook to do so. ... 
U.S.Legally insane judge continues to serve, charged with assaulting court deputy - Chicagoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A Chicago judge still sits on the bench, despite taking anti-psychotic medications and facing assault charges. Cook County Judge Cynthia Brim was legally insane, her lawyer argued, when she shoved a ... 
U.S.Three reasons why America is better at terrorism than the terroristsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Perhaps the terrorists should quit. Since 9-11, the United States has beat the terrorists at their own game, time and again. The most conservative estimates now say that in Pakistan alone, the U.S. ... 
HEALTHFeeling blue? Try these superfoods to feel better!by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Depression can arrive with the gray clouds of winter, and is exacerbated with being cooped up indoors for weeks at a time. For this reason, many people cast about for ways to cure their depression, ... 
LIVING FAITHCOL INTERVIEW with Mark Crutcher: Pro-Life fighter launches new campaign, are current tactics enough?by Marshall Connolly, Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Life Dynamics, an anti-abortion pro-life organization fighting to end abortion has come out with a new brochure that tells the graphic and startling story of 18-year-old Marla Cardamone, who was ... 
U.S.Illinois to give illegal immigrants licensesby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Governor Quinn has a bill on its way to his desk that would allow illegal immigrants to obtain temporary driver's licenses in Illinois. The Governor supports the bill, which proved controversial in ... 
U.S.School officials bribed by free lunches - Chicagoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A report from the Chicago Public School's Inspector General has found widespread and systemic fraud in the city's school lunch program. School administrators have also been accused of failing to ... 
U.S.Police are warning about new cell phone scam - and this one's not an urban legend - Chicagoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Police are warning Chicago residents of a new cell-phone scam that's leaving people without their phones. Although the operation is not particularly sophisticated, a string of robberies has police on ... 
CHRISTIAN SAINTS & HEROESWho are you? John the Baptizer, Basil and Gregory Nazianzen Call Christian Men to Live as Friendsby Deacon Keith FournierFriendship participates in the Love of God from which it derives. Greek, the original language of the New Testament, differentiates between the forms of love.English is limited in that regard. ... 
U.S.Chicago passes 500 homicides for the year, could global warming be to blame?by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Chicago has reached a grim milestone, 500 murders in the city within one year. The city almost missed the mark, however murders on Thursday night and Friday morning closed the gap just three days ... 
U.S.Bizzare weed whacker murderer set for trial - Chicagoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)When most people think of murder, they think of knives, guns, and poison. However, one Woodridge man got very creative. He used a weed trimmer, on his father. 
YEAR OF FAITHWEDNESDAY HOMILY: Infertility and Godby Fr Samuel Medley, SOLTLife comes where there was only ... 
CHRISTMAS / ADVENTDr. Deal Hudson on Christmas Loss and Gainby Deal W. HudsonMy grandfather was the one who really sensed how enthralled I was with the electric train, and as soon as the gift ... 
U.S.Faithful Catholics are a New Counter Culture Offering a Way Forward to the Westby Deacon Keith FournierIt is time to build a "new society within the shell of the old with the philosophy of the new, which is not a new philosophy but a very old philosophy, a philosophy so old that it looks new." (Peter ... 
LIVING FAITHOur Lady of Guadalupe - She Who Crushes the Head of the Serpentby Fr. James FarfagliaThe ancient temples of the Aztecs, interesting archeological sites of the past, have been replaced by the new temples of materialism, secularism and consumerism. On their altars the poor, the unborn ... 
U.S.City to break snow-free record - Chicagoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Kids might not take much delight In a new record being set by the weather in Chicago, but adults and travelers probably won't mind too much. Chicago is on track to break an 18-year-old record of days ... 
U.S.Lincoln pay records discovered - Chicagoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The National Archives in Washington have yielded up more records detailing the activities of Abraham Lincoln when he was a congressman. The Springfield-based Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and ... 
U.S.Police chief proposes selling department guns - Chicagoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Police in Tinley Park want to raise money by doing something unusual. Police Chief Steve Neubauer is suggesting the department auction off their supply of surplus weapons including Tommy guns and ... 
CHRISTMAS / ADVENT100 Best Catholic Novels. Or, How to Buy a Catholic Library for Christmasby Deal W. HudsonI welcome any controversy that may ensue from this list; in fact I will be disappointed if no one takes me to task. I'm always anxious to learn of titles I don't know, or have ... 
U.S.Teens learn why you don't carjack police officers - Chicagoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A 15-year-old boy learned the hard way not to carjack a police officer. The boy has been treated for his wounds and will be charged with a felony. 
U.S.Cop gets three years plus for bribe - Chicagoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A federal judge has sentenced a former Chicago police officer to three-and-a-half years in prison for accepting several hundred dollars in bribes. 
U.S.Delivery of F-35, Marines deserve better than a wooden rifleby Marshall Connolly, Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) has taken delivery of its first operational F-35B, Joint Strike Fighter (JSF). Unfortunately, the aircraft is beset by so many troubles the Marines cannot use it ... 
U.S.Facing the Fiscal and Moral Cliff with Courage: We Need New Thomas More's for the Third Millenniumby Deacon Keith FournierThe England of the sixteenth century was in the midst of a serious crisis of politics, culture and faith, much like the times in which we now live.Thomas More gives us an example to imitate. Thomas ... 
FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIPWhy this high profile resignation will cost millionsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Jesse Jackson Jr.'s swift resignation, on the heels of his reelection, will cost taxpayers a lot of money. Under investigation by federal authorities for alleged misuse of campaign funds, Jackson ... 
LOCAL NEWSMasked woman brutally mugs own mother - Chicagoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A Chicago woman wearing a ski mask brutally mugged someone she thought would be an easy target - her mother. 
LOCAL NEWSCop loses job over $2,200 scam - Chicagoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A Chicago police officer is in a lot of trouble after being charged with involvement in an auto insurance scam. Gregory Garibay, 44, was an 18-year veteran of the force when he was charged. 
YEAR OF FAITHWEDNESDAY HOMILY: Gratitude for Government?by Fr Samuel Medley, SOLTAlthough we find ourselves in a very unpleasant situation, gratitude helps us accept with a ... 
LOCAL NEWSDreamliner comes to Chicago first - Chicagoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The first domestic flight of the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner has landed at Chicago at O'Hare International Airport. 
HEALTHGovernment denying Medicare payments in bid to control your careby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A group of hospitals is suing the federal government over its efforts to dictate where you are treated. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is accused of attempting to make medical ... 
U.S.Police warn of marijuana laced candyby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)It sounds like an urban legend, as all tainted candy stories are, but public safety officials in LA are warning parents to watch out for marijuana-laced candy. 
LOCAL NEWSSandy affecting Chicago, brings flooding from hundreds of miles away - Chicagoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Hurricane Sandy could lash out at Chicago, even though the storm has subsided and is breaking apart over land. City officials are warning that massive waves of up to 25 feet could come crashing on ... 
LOCAL NEWSPolice catching crooks with secret microphones - Chicagoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Chicago Police Superintendant Garry McCarthy told reporters today the department is using microphones to detect gunshots in violent neighborhoods. 
LOCAL NEWSWoman falls asleep at morgue and...by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)It's not the kind of place you'd probably choose to take a nap or catch a movie, but at least a few county workers were caught doing just that - at the local morgue. 
LOCAL NEWSAA to serve meals again - Chicagoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)On Monday, American Airlines introduced a new program that will allow first class and business class passengers to order an in-flight meal before departure. 
LOCAL NEWSCrazy court? Bribes okay if they're under 5k - Chicagoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The 7th US Circuit Appeals Court has tossed the conviction of a man accused of accepting bribes because the amount of money wasn't enough. 
LOCAL NEWSWhat Chicago wants to do with $100 million - Chicagoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Chicago officials are proposing a six-block riverwalk to beautify the city and vitalize the economy. The plans are still conceptual, and funding has not be secured. 
LOCAL NEWSObama can't debate so did he change unemployment numbers? - Chicagoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Former Chairman of GE, Jack Welch has referred to the Obama administration's latest jobs report figures as "unbelievable," suggesting they are false. 
LOCAL NEWSAnother teacher strike for Chicago - Chicagoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)There's another teacher strike on for Chicago, in spite of recently resolving a dispute between the city school district's teachers last week. 
LOCAL NEWSTrain derails, none hurt - Chicagoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A Chicago Transit Authority subway derailed this morning, without injuries. The train derailed near Granville station because of a switching error. 
LOCAL NEWSMan proposes during plane crash - Chicagoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A Chicago man made a very heart stopping proposal while flying over Chicago with his girlfriend. Ryan Thompson asked Carlie Kennedy to marry him, while his plane was ostensibly crashing. 
LOCAL NEWSPrayers for Cardinal George - Chicagoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Cardinal George has cancelled his trip to Rome originally scheduled for October. Last August, the Archdiocese announced that the cardinal had been diagnosed with cancer. 
LOCAL NEWSChicago's next strike will delay your plans - Chicagoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)From one strike to another, this time American Airlines pilots are picketing at O'Hare. 
LOCAL NEWSMayor greets kids back to school - Chicagoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel scores victory with end of teacher's strike. 
LOCAL NEWSOccupy protesters celebrate anniversary - Chicagoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Chicago protesters will gather to mark the one-year anniversary of the Occupy Wall Street movement. 
LOCAL NEWSWhen goats fly? - Chicagoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The grass at Chicago O'Hare airport needs trimming, and officials are planning to outsource the job to goats. 
LOCAL NEWSMayor pitches West Loop bus hub - Chicagoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Mayor Rahm Emmanuel presented a plan on Wednesday to convert a West Loop parking lot into a hub for busses. 
LOCAL NEWSChicago LE - Grant Park restoredby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Grant Park has been restored following a particularly damaging Lollapalooza festival. The company which hosted the festival has picked up the tab. 
LOCAL NEWSChicago LE - Teachers on strikeby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Chicago Mayor Rham Emmanuel says a teacher's strike is the wrong choice for our students. While many students may disagree, Emmanuel is also being joined by presidential hopeful, Mitt Romney in the ... 
LOCAL NEWSChicago LE - Thousands sign up for city health programby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Over 38,000 Chicago city workers have signed up for a new health program designed to save the city millions in long-term healthcare costs. 
U.S.Chicago atheist loses fight against crossby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)An atheist from Chicago is losing a fight to keep the Bald Knob Cross from being renovated with public funds. Robert Sherman, a self-proclaimed atheist, says he does not think the US Supreme Court ... 
U.S.Wheaton College suit dismissedby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Wheaton College, an evangelical institution, has suffered a setback in their effort to protect themselves from the Obama contraception edict. A judge has ruled their lawsuit against the edict to be ... 
LOCAL NEWSChicago LE - Bank robber caught with GPS deviceby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)An unlucky bank robber is cooling her heels in jail today after being tracked with a GPS device. 
LOCAL NEWSChicago LE - Committee to pick U.S. attorneyby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)After the resignation of Patrick Fitzgerald, Attorney General Eric Holder has been named assistant federal prosecutor to be the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois. 
U.S.Father Randolph Sly Ordained for the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St Peterby Deacon Keith FournierI wept throughout much of the beautiful ordination liturgy. I couldn't hold back the tears of gratitude to the Lord for His fidelity to this wonderful man who sacrificed so much to live his life ... 
MIDDLE EASTTurkey says Syria shot down jet in international airspaceby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The nation of Turkey has declared that Syria shot down its military aircraft in international airspace. Turkey also said it would be consulting with its NATO allies on a reaction. Search teams have ... 
LIVING FAITHCongregation for the Clergy: Jesus Calms the Storms of Lifeby Vatican Congregation for the ClergyWhen one forgets that our lives are in the hands of the Lord we tend to presume a certain "exemption" from life's trials. It is then difficult to be able to live through difficult experiences and ... 
MOVIESPixar's 'Brave' keeps studio's track record of #1's unbrokenby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Many self-proclaimed analysts said that an animated feature about a fiery-headed heroine would lack crossover appeal. To no effect - Pixar's ""Brave" continued in that studio's proud tradition of ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSMoody's cuts credit ratings of 15 major banks, including Bank of America, HSBCby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)In a move that many said was not unexpected, Moody's Investors Service has lowered the credit ratings of 15 major banks. These institutions include Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs. ... 
TECHNOLOGYChicago LE - Verizon 4G coverage to expandby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)On Wednesday, Verizon Wireless announced that it will be expanding its 4G Long-Term Evolution network coverage in the Chicago region, as well as starting 4G service in several Illinois cities, ... 
LOCAL NEWSChicago LE - Habitat for Humanity offers free electronic recyclingby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Habitat for Humanity Chicago South Suburbs is announcing their new partnership with Vintage Tech Recyclers. The Chicago Heights Habitat for Humanity ReStore has informed local businesses of their new ... 
U.S.The Future of the West and the Struggle for Authentic Human Freedomby Deacon Keith FournierTo an age enamored with so many false concepts of freedom the Catholic Church proclaims the unchangeable truth that some "choices" are always and everywhere wrong - choosing them does not make one ... 
EUROPEPope Benedict XVI: The Kingdom of God is a Gift, But Requires Our Collaborationby Vatican Information ServiceHe is Lord of the Kingdom, and man is His humble collaborator who contemplates and is gladdened by the divine creative act, and patiently awaits its fruits. ... Now is the time to sow, and the growth ... 
MARRIAGE & FAMILYReflection on Fatherhood: God Bless All Fathersby Michael TerheydenI had two experiences this year which shed some light on the meaning of fatherhood for me. One concerns a story told by a nun from Africa. Her story helped me see the relationship between masculinity ... 
MOVIESBrooklyn LE - Tibetan filmmaker wins 'Best Feature' at Brooklyn Film Festivalby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Pema Tseden, a Tibetan film-maker, won the best narrative feature out of 100 premiers from an estimated 30 different at the Brooklyn Film Festival with his movie, "Old Dog." 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSForeign held U.S. debt reaches all-time highby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)China, the largest buyer of United States Treasury debt, increased its holdings after trimming them for two straight months, sending foreign demand for U.S. Treasury securities to a record high ... 
HEALTHChicago LE - Top doctor advises men to take their health seriouslyby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Illinois' top doctor has a message for men during the National Men's Health Week. 
U.S.Los Angeles LE - Los Angeles to be holding Converse block partyby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)WSS, also known as the Warehouse Shoe Sale, announced there will be a joint block party with Converse on Thursday June 14th at St. Vincent's Court during the monthly Art Walk in downtown Los Angeles. 
ASIA PACIFICChinese woman beaten, then has baby forcibly abortedby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Human rights group Women's Rights Without Frontiers have learned that a Chinese woman was beaten and had her child forcibly aborted at seven months of pregnancy in Shanxi Province, China. In a ... 
MOVIESBrooklyn LE - Tibetan filmmaker wins 'Best Feature' at Brooklyn Film Festivalby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Pema Tseden, a Tibetan film-maker, won the best narrative feature out of 100 premiers from an estimated 30 different at the Brooklyn Film Festival with his movie, "Old Dog." 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSFeds post whopping $125 billion deficit in Mayby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The Federal Reserve reported a whopping budget deficit of $125 billion in May, which was more than twice what was registered this time last year. 
LOCAL NEWSChicago LE - Teachers vote for stike over pay and hoursby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A dispute over longer school hours and pay has led Chicago teachers to vote to authorize a strike. 
U.S.Battleship Iowa finds welcome home in San Pedroby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The battleship Iowa, the largest ship ever built in the United States has sailed into its new permanent home on the San Pedro waterfront this past weekend. The 45,000-ton Iowa is known as the ... 
AFRICALatest attacks draws line between Nigeria's Muslim north and Christian southby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The latest attacks in the strife-torn nation of Nigeria have only drawn attention to the tensions between its Muslim north and Christian south. Dozens are feared dead and injured after two ... 
LIVING FAITHMade in His Image: Catholic Anthropology and Human Dignityby F.K. BartelsThe Incarnation is the definitive answer to man's deepest questions about himself, for "it is only in the mystery of the Word made flesh that the mystery of man truly becomes clear" (GS 22). During ... 
MUSICFormer Fleetwood Mac guitarist dies from self-inflicted gunshot woundby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Guitarist Bob Welch was an early member of super-group Fleetwood Mac until he launches a successful solo career with such hit singles as "Ebony Eyes." He was found dead from a self-inflicted ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSSpaniards react with anger, relief to $125 billion bailout planby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Sunny Spain, once prideful at being the European Union's fourth largest economy has been thoroughly humbled and humiliated over the past several months. Many urban professionals there have seen ... 
LOCAL NEWSChicago LE - Teachers start strike authorization voteby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)On Wednesday, members of the Chicago Teachers Union, who want more pay and smaller class sizes, began voting on the decision whether to strike if negotiations with the city's school district fail. 
U.S.Brooklyn LE - Space shuttle floats to new home at a New York museumby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)On Wednesday, the space shuttle known as Enterprise, strapped to a barge, cruised past the Statue of Liberty on its way to a museum. 
EUROPEGreek government could capsize as early as Julyby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Greece is apparently on the short road to insolvency. Some analysts say that the Greek government could be without funds as shortly as this coming July. This had led to some grim predictions, ... 
LIVING FAITHFresno LE - Foundation gives $100,000 to Fresno Stateby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A $100,000 grant, given by the Central Valley Foundation's McClatchy Fresno Art Endowment, is going to the Center for Creativity and the Arts at Fresno State, as well as the Fresno Art Museum and ... 
U.S.Ray Bradbury dies, 91by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Ray Bradbury has died in Los Angeles. The prolific author was 91 and passed away following a lengthy illness. Bradbury was perhaps best known for his novel, Fahrenheit 451. 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSLawsuit: Losses at Merrill Lynch were withheld before B of A dealby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)It has come to light that shortly before Bank of America shareholders approved the bank's $50 billion purchase of Merrill Lynch in December of 2008, that top bank executives were aware that ... 
CELEBRITYChicago LE - Roy Lichtenstein's work to be featured in the Art Institute of Chicagoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Fans of pop artist, Roy Lichtenstein, who died roughly 15 years ago, can experience an exhibit at the Art Institute of Chicago that features his famous cartoons from the 60's to the Asian-inspired ... 
U.S.The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis Comes to the Stage in Norfolk, Virginiaby Deacon Keith FournierMax McLean told me he was convinced that this CS Lewis masterpiece was "so brilliant and so consistent" in presenting a "morally inverted universe" that he knew it had to performed ... 
ASIA PACIFICAustralian billionaire to build life-size replica of the Titanicby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Billionaire Clive Palmer, Australian mining magnate has commissioned a Chinese shipyard to build a replica of the ill-fated Titanic. The replica of the 1912 luxury liner will be complete in every ... 
LIVING FAITHThe Old, Old, Story: Fr Dwight Longenecker on Authentic Evangelizationby Fr. Dwight LongeneckerThrough video, radio, internet, blogs, e-books and publishing on demand the world is opening up to the proclamation of the gospel as never before. What is needed now is an army of enthusiastic, ... 
MOVIES'Think Like a Man' tops at U.S. box officeby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The ensemble African American comedy "Think Like A Man" kept its top spot at the nation's box offices for what was a relatively quiet weekend before the rush of big-budget adventures that typify ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSBitumen, or 'dirty oil' carries transportation risksby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Bitumen, commonly referred to as "dirty oil," has many concerned over its environmental impact on the petrochemical industry. Far more corrosive than regular crude oil, bitumen poses a hazard to ... 
LOCAL NEWSChicago LE - Public schools mark Earth Day with new menuby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The major food provider for Chicago Public Schools, Chartwells-Thompson Hospitality, has marked Earth Day 2012 by serving a menu that contains fish, fruits, and vegetables. The special menu included: ... 
U.S.Eight U.S. troops die after sampling Afghanistan's deadliest crop, Opiumby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Afghanistan is notorious for producing the deadly poppy that produces opiates that are turned into illicit drugs such as heroin and morphine. Now, some U.S. troops have paid a high price for ... 
ASIA PACIFIC'Bollywood' actress killed after being kidnapped by costarsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Indian film star - or "Bollywood" actress Meenakshi Thapar has been murdered by two of her former co-stars in a failed attempt to extort money from her family. The 26-year-old actress was strangled ... 
LIVING FAITHVatican Congregation for the Clergy: God Stands Before Us and Invites Us to Touch Himby Congregation for the ClergyGod stands before us and invites us to touch Him. God does not set conditions for us; He does not call for a special 'work' or a special 'space' in order for us to meet Him. Rather God ... 
TVActor who played TV vampire 'Barnabas Collins' diesby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The mythical blood-sucking vampire is supposed to be immortal. It still came as a bit of a shock to learn that TV vampire Jonathan Frid, who played Barnabas Collins on the Gothic soap opera "Dark ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSU.S. Airways moves to merge with American Airlinesby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)U.S. Airways has filed papers to begin a merger with American Airlines. U.S. Airways CEO Doug Parker is quick to say that an earlier report that said an agreement between the two airlines had ... 
LOCAL NEWSChicago LE - Local School Council elections this Wednesdayby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The Chicago Public Schools will be having their Local School Council elections this Wednesday, with roughly about 6,500 candidates running for the positions. 
U.S.Farrakhan speech - Jesus was black, Mary was Egyptian, and brothers ain't shooting no blanks.by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Louis Farrakhan, leader of the Nation of Islam, has captured attention once again with fresh racist rhetoric. In an inflammatory speech delivered at Jefferson Street Missionary Baptist Church in ... 
EUROPEHAPPY BIRTHDAY to you POPE BENEDICT!by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)HAPPY BIRTHDAY BENEDICT! Today is Pope Benedict XVI's 85th birthday. Thursday will also mark the seventh anniversary of his election to the papacy. 
LIVING FAITHDivine Mercy: The Happy Priest Reflects on the Wounds of Jesus and Our Woundsby Fr. James FarfagliaMany call Thomas the doubting Thomas. All of the Apostles doubted. All of the Apostles ran away and abandoned Jesus. In reality, he is not the doubting ... 
MUSICBee Gee Robin Gibb in coma, reported near deathby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Bee Gee Robin Gibb is in a coma, after battling pneumonia. His family are keeping a close vigil on the musician, who is reported near death. Gibb is reportedly in a private hospital in London. 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSUS economy, two out of three ain't bad?by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Claims for jobless benefits are on the rise while the trade deficit has decreased and inflation has remained flat. That's good news for most in two out of three economic reports released by the ... 
LOCAL NEWSRed flag warning issued by the National Weather Serviceby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The National Weather Service has issued a "red flag warning" for northern Illinois and northwest Indiana from noon until 7 p.m. due to the warm, dry, and windy weather and how the weather "will ... 
U.S.The Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter Keeps Busy During Holy Week and Easterby Randy Sly"The journey to full communion, for both individuals and groups of the Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter, seems not to be unlike [the journey of Moses and the Chosen People in their journey ... 
EUROPEPope calls for end of violence in Syria in Easter messageby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Pope Benedict XVI in his Easter message called for an end to violence in Syria. He also called for a renewed peace effort in the Middle East. The pope delivered his annual Easter Mass message ... 
LIVING FAITHArchbishop Dolan - Obama policy 'intruding into the life of faith.'by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Cardinal Timothy Dolan boldly stated that Obama's contraception policy is "intruding into the life of faith," during an interview on CBS News' Face The Nation. 
CELEBRITY60 Minutes' Mike Wallace dies at 93by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)"I've often replied, when asked, 'I'll retire when my toes turn up,'" 60 Minutes' fiercely tenacious newsman Mike Wallace once declared. "Well, they're just beginning to curl a little, which ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSGeithner acknowledges runaway federal spending is a problemby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Treasure Secretary Timothy Geithner is calling the government's long-term fiscal commitments "unsustainable" and is calling for the government to take a balanced approach to addressing the issue. 
LOCAL NEWSRally to protest youth murders in streets of Chicagoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)On Sunday, both church and community members protested against the murders of youth in Chicago and the shooting of Florida teen Trayvon Martin. 
U.S.President Obama Makes Video Vowing to Protect Planned Parenthoodby Jennifer HartlineOur current President has made his position crystal clear and has demonstrated time and time again that he will always defend Planned Parenthood; he will always defend abortion-on-demand, without ... 
AFRICAEgypt's Muslim Brotherhood to field own presidential candidateby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood has announced that it will field its own presidential candidate. The announcement reverses an earlier decision. The ultra-conservative Muslim Brotherhood is already in ... 
HOME & FOODAntioxidants - Popcorn is good for you!by Taylor WilkersonPopcorn is one of the top guilty food pleasures today and is, for most people, the highlight of going to the movie theater. As soon as the tickets are bought, moviegoers make a bee-line for the ... 
MOVIESOCTOBER BABY: A Box Office Winner is BornOCTOBER BABY had the third highest per-screen average and closed at No. 8 in the nation for its opening weekend competing against The Hunger Games - one of the most successful Hollywood blockbuster ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSParty's over for tribal casino in Connecticutby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Times once ran high for the Pequot tribe in Connecticut. Establishing the Foxwoods Casino on their tiny patch of reservation, tribesmen prospered, many earning an annual income of $100,000. This ... 
LOCAL NEWSChicago ranks 17th for social media knowledgeby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)According to a survey released on Monday, Chicago ranked 17th out of 75 major cities in its social-media knowledge. 
U.S.A happy story of redemption - Modern Jean Valjean has day in courtby Marshall Connolly (Catholic Online)A California judge has sentenced a man who fired two shots at police officers to one year in county jail and probation; this after the man skipped bail and fled to Africa. Prosecutors had asked for a ... 
EUROPESpanish teenager who tried to flee prostitution marked with degrading 'barcode' tattooby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Prostitution is the degrading practice of a human being offering sexual services for money. Many young women and girls with no place to go around the world are often forced into prostitution in ... 
LIVING FAITHCatholic Online iReport - Allentown, PA rallies for Religious Freedomby Carolee Gifford (NEWS CONSORTIUM)"It's terrible! It has to be rescinded!" said Sister Josanne Huber, M.S.C., commenting on the healthcare mandate thousands and thousands protested at noon, Friday, at federal buildings all over ... 
U.S.Muslim 'marriage manual' offers tips on wife beatingby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A book entitled "A Gift for the Muslim Couple" is a purported marriage manual that offers helpful advice on wife beating. Within the book's opening pages, there is a passage that reads that "it ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSDartmouth president named as surprise choice to lead World Bankby Greg GoodsellUnited States President Barack Obama has named the president of Dartmouth College, Jim Yong Kim as its nominee to lead the World Bank. Kim has now become the frontrunner to lead the multinational ... 
LOCAL NEWSChicago Chef Week includes dining dealsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)March is another month that is full of dining deals. 
U.S.United for Religious Freedom: US Bishops Unified Statementby Catholic OnlineMost importantly of all, we call upon the Catholic faithful, and all people of faith, throughout our country to join us in prayer and penance for our leaders and for the complete protection of our ... 
EUROPEGun used in French school shooting was used in previous attacksby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The gun used to kill four people at the Ozar Hatorah School in Toulouse, France was used previously in attacks against French paratroopers last week, authorities say. The gunman opened fire upon ... 
AMERICASBishop Gerald Kicanas on the Papal Visit - Reaching out to our Cuban Neighborsby Bishop Gerald Kicanas, Chair, Catholic Relief Services’ Board of DirectorsLater this month, I have the privilege of traveling with several other brother bishops from the United States to join our Holy Father on his visit to Cuba. Pope Benedict XVI follows in the footsteps ... 
U.S.Book Review: 'Indivisible' is a Book for Our Time and A Call to Christian Collaborationby Randy Sly"I read this book from cover to cover, in one sitting, in awe of what God was up to in these pages. INDIVISIBLE builds a sure bridge of faith and reason over which our country can walk, from our ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSMany U.S. states face crisis over teachers' pensionsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)As one million teachers in the U.S. expect to retire this year, many states are caught in a bind over pensions. A vast majority of states' teacher retirement funds are underfunded. According to a ... 
LOCAL NEWSA small local bank has been closed down by regulatorsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A small community bank has been closed on Friday by regulators. 
U.S.Anti-Christian Attacks Continue: More Mindless Hate Mongering in the Mediaby Michael TerheydenAccording to Larry Doyle of The Huffington Post, the Catholic Church conducts barbaric rituals; its priests wear black robes and cast spells; its devotees eat Jesus meat in a cannibalistic ... 
ASIA PACIFICU.S. soldier goes on shooting spree, kills 16 Afghansby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Sixteen Afghan civilians have been shot dead in their homes by a US soldier in a pre-dawn attack. The victims include three women and nine children. Afghan President Hamid Karzai has vociferously ... 
HOME & FOODThe disgusting product you're inadvertently feeding your kidsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Kids who turn their noses up at the school lunch may actually have a good reason why. Despite every assurance that school lunches are as nutritious and healthy as possible for our kids, school ... 
MOVIESFilmmakers of the world turn their camera towards the Arab Springby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Journalists of the world have all risen to the challenge to document a way of life in a part of the world that is being irrevocably changed. While some feel the Arab Spring has turned into a ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSMore and more U.S. church buildings being foreclosed uponby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Banks are now foreclosing on more and more U.S. churches in record numbers. Lenders are increasingly losing patience with religious facilities that have defaulted on their mortgages. The recent ... 
LOCAL NEWSFormer Bears quarterback files for bankruptcyby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Bob Avellini, former Chicago Bears quarterback, filed for bankruptcy protection last month. 
U.S.The high stakes of the Obama Netanyahu talksby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The near-term fate of Iran's nuclear sites may hang on the results of talks taking place now at the White House. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting with President Barack Obama as ... 
ASIA PACIFICSuicides among young females epidemic in Kashmirby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Suicide rates in Kashmir were negligible before the insurgency of 1989. Since then, there has been a very noticeable uptick in suicides in the past 21 years. Researchers at Kashmir's sole ... 
LIVING FAITHCatholic Social Doctrine: A Reflection on the Kingdom of God and His Christby Andrew M. Greenwell, Esq.The Kingdom of God is a strange kingdom whose king finds his earthly manifestation not on a throne, with gold crown, and lush raiment. What kind of king is it ...
MOVIESFilmmakers of the world turn their camera towards the Arab Springby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Journalists of the world have all risen to the challenge to document a way of life in a part of the world that is being irrevocably changed. While some feel the Arab Spring has turned into a ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSOne in four homes was in foreclosure, RealtyTrac saysby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)As a reminder of the bleak U.S. housing market, RealtyTrac reports that homes in some stage of foreclosure accounted for nearly one in four homes sales during the fourth quarter. 
LOCAL NEWSStudents fined for not behaving.by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Last year, Noble Network of Charter Schools' 10 Chicago campuses collected an estimated $190,000 for students not being on their best behavior. 
LOCAL NEWSGovernor Quinn wants to cut state fundingby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Illinois Governor Pat Quinn wishes to eliminate the state's contributions toward health insurance benefits for retired teachers and professors. 
U.S.What's Really Despicable? Rick Ungar, Obamacare, and Rick Santorumby Jennifer HartlineLast week Forbes' contributor Rick Ungar indignantly labeled Rick Santorum a "despicable human being" for saying that Obamacare will result in rationed care based on usefulness and not on the dignity ... 
MIDDLE EASTSyrian activist tells NBC News of torture, deprivationby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)In a harrowing interview with NBC News, an anti-Syrian government activist told of the weeks he spent in torture chamber. A merchant from Jisr al-Shughour in Syria's northern Idlib, 25-year-old ... 
MARRIAGE & FAMILYHomosexual and Lesbian Relationships as Marriage in Maryland?by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Homosexual and Lesbian unions are on the road to being given the legal equivalency of marriage in the State of Maryland after the legislature gave its final approval to a bill. It ... 
MOVIESACT OF VALOR - The Directors Speak Outby Mike ParkerWhat went into creating the newly release film, "Act of Valor?" Veteran writer and film critic Mike Parker talks with the movie's co-directors Mike "Mouse" McCoy and Scott Waugh. 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSApple tops in retail per square footby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)According to research company RetailSails, Apple is head and shoulders above all other physical, brick-and-mortar stores - per square feet. The company judges the health of a store is annual ... 
U.S.'American Humanist Association' sets up scholarship fund for atheist studentby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A high school student who voiced her opposition to a banner at her Rhode Island high school now has a Web site dedicated to raising money for her college. Sixteen-year-old Jessica Ahlquist said ... 
AFRICAHIV diagnosis for infants to be made available in rural Kenyaby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Students at Kenya's Strathmore University since 2001 have been developing and refining software for infant HIV diagnosis. The software has been implemented in 75 health center in the must rural ... 
HOME & FOODOverweight and unhappy? Here's a good reason why...by Marshall Connolly (Catholic Online)One in five American breakfasts now come from McDonald's. Half of all meals are eaten outside of the home, and nearly all family meals are consumed with each member of the household eating a ... 
MUSICPaul McCartney gets star on Hollywood's Walk of Fameby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)All things come to those who wait. Paul McCartney, one of two surviving members of the Fab Four has finally been blessed with his own star along the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Several hundred ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSGeneral Motors reports record profits, but much work remains to be doneby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)General Motors posted flat fourth-quarter income this week but still managed to haul in $7.6 billion worth in profits last year, up 62 percent from the prior year. The fourth quarter is the ... 
U.S.I Choose No Contraception, so Why am I Paying For It? This is Really a Mandate Against Lifeby Jennifer HartlineCaring for a pregnant woman is expensive. Caring for children is even more expensive. Preventing their existence is cheap. Destroying them in the womb is a money-saving act in the ... 
AMERICASMystery illness killing thousands of Latin Americans, spreading fastby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A silent, mysterious killer that has already claimed tens of thousands of lives in the past decade is stalking the manual laborers of Central America. At least one in four Central American men are ... 
MARRIAGE & FAMILYAbp. Dolan: Obama needs to 'back out of intruding into the internal life of a church'by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Cardinal-designate Timothy Dolan came to the South Bronx to bless a library. He offered no blessings for President Barack Obama, who wants Catholic institutions to pay for birth control, the ...
MUSICPaul McCartney gets star on Hollywood's Walk of Fameby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)All things come to those who wait. Paul McCartney, one of two surviving members of the Fab Four has finally been blessed with his own star along the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Several hundred ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS49 states accept $25 billion foreclosure-abuse settlementby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Forty-nine states have accepted a $25 billion foreclosure-abuse settlement with the five largest mortgage lenders. While coming as welcome news to many, primarily those "underwater" in their ... 
LOCAL NEWSRoosevelt University now offering Occupy movement classby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Roosevelt University is now offering a class on the ongoing Occupy movement. 
U.S.Doug Kmiec Writes President Obama: 'Friendship Will Not Permit Me to Disregard Duty to Faith and Country'by Deacon Keith A. FournierDoug Kmiec convinced many Catholics to elect President Barack Obama and received an ambassadorship to Malta. He also became a lightning rod in the Catholic community and beyond. I have not heard ... 
MIDDLE EASTDouble veto from Russia, China sink Syrian sanctionsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)An effort from the United nations Security Council to slap Syria with sanctions collapsed amidst bad feelings when both Russia and Chine rejected the proposals with a double veto. The breakdown ... 
LIVING FAITHThe Happy Priest: Jesus Gives Meaning to Human Sufferingby Fr. James FarfagliaJesus does not take away human suffering; rather he transforms it and gives it new meaning. In his book Compassion, Henri Nouwen, no stranger to sorrow and pain, expresses this idea with ... 
MUSIC'Soul Train's' Don Cornelius commits suicide with self-inflicted gunshot woundby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Don Cornelius, the creator and host of the long-running TV dance show "Soul Train," apparently committed suicide by way of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Cornelius, 75 was discovered at ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSNew Sony CEO pledges combackby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)When Kazuo Hirai, who at 51 is Sony's youngest chief executive, takes over in April from Howard Stringer, he has some daunting tasks in order to bring the company up to speed. Japan's ailing ... 
LOCAL NEWSNew Gang Book explains how gangs are abusing social mediaby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Street gangs are using social media to follow through with their criminal plans, explained in a new book published by the Chicago Crime Commission, a non-profit organization that supports fighting crime. 
LOCAL NEWSChicago to recieve federal grants for HIV testing and treatmentby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The city is receiving nearly $1 million in federal grants from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration. The funding will be for both community mental health and substance abuse ... 
U.S.Catholic Resistance Must be the Response to the Unjust HHS Edict to Violate Conscienceby Deacon Keith FournierThe Catholics Bishops of the United States have asked the faithful to pray, fast and engage in Catholic Action. This is in response to the unjust edict demanding ... 
ASIA PACIFICMale health activists step in to help in Indian child birthsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)In order to reach the United Nations' millennium development goals 4 and 5, which is to reduce child and maternal mortality respectively, such new innovations have been introduced in such remote ... 
LIVING FAITHAtheist teen stands behind her position after school prayer banner taken downby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A prayer banner at Cranston High School West in Rhode Island, part of the school since 1963, has been covered after a teenage student there complained that it violated the separation of church and ... 
CELEBRITY'Sweathog' Robert Hegyes dies from heart attackby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Long before Bart Simpson, the "sweathogs" on TV's "Welcome Back Kotter" were under-acheivers, and proud of it ma-an. That Seventies TV show focused on a class of likable would-be dropouts in an ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS2011: Ford's second most profitable year in historyby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)In a year of economic downturn and disappointments, Ford reported its second greatest year in its 109-year-old history. It didn't top its earnings that were recorded in 1998. However, a net ... 
LOCAL NEWSChicago public school nurses to carry Epi Pensby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The Chicago Public Schools Board of Education has voted to establish an asthma and diabetes policy after more than 19,000 students were diagnosed with these illnesses. 
U.S.A Rising Catholic Tide of Resistance May Determine the U.S. Presidential Electionby Keith A. FournierCatholics in the United States are rising up in a Tide of Resistance to the unjust actions and edicts of the Obama Administration. They might determine the outcome of the 2012 Presidential election ... 
AFRICAPromises made to displaced farmers in Kenya not honoredby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Thousands were displaced by Kenya post-election in the years 2007 and 2008. Many have taken refuge on lands northwest of Nairobi, where their government has promised them one-acre farms to ... 
MARRIAGE & FAMILYGuest Reflection: In Christian Marriage, True Submission Means True Successby Dan SheaFew consider the power of submission; it is a simple, voluntary yielding done out of love for someone or something. An athlete voluntarily submits to the agony of training and ... 
CELEBRITYCelebrity chef Paula Deen comes out of the diabetic closetby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Southern celebrity chef Paula Deen has come out of the closet as a type 2 diabetic, after being diagnosed with the condition for three years. Appearing on the Today Show, Deen wished to address ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSMore Americans gave more to charity in 2011by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The year 2011 was a highly difficult year financially for most Americans - however, many in the U.S. gave a total of nearly $347 billion to charity in 2011, which was a 7.5 percent increase over ... 
LOCAL NEWSCity Council approves new rules for cabsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The City Council has approved new regulations for taxis on Wednesday. The new regulations are expected to improve safety and monitor the industry more closely. 
U.S.Republican Candidates and School Choice? Support Parental Choice in Educationby Deacon Keith FournierSupporters of school choice call for a public policy and enabling legislation which makes it possible for all parents, no matter what their socio-economic situation, to choose where to send ... 
AMERICASJob prospects just as low for Mexican women with diploma, degreeby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Job prospects in Mexico remain bleak for young women, whose chances of finding a job are no better with a high school diploma or university degree. Chinese goods have begun flooding the country ... 
LIVING FAITHCatholic Social Teaching: The Family is the First School, Parents the First Teachersby Andrew M. Greenwell, Esq.It is within the family where children are raised and formed as human beings. The parental role in this human formation is governed by love, a love which places ... 
MOVIESMovie Review: Film 'Courageous' is a Must-Buy for Christian Familiesby Randy SlyViewers will once again find themselves laughing, crying, and cheering as they are challenged and inspired by everyday heroes who long to be the kinds of dads that make a lifelong impact on their ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSWorld Bank predicts 2012 to be 'very difficult year'by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Europe's ongoing debt woes coupled with slow economic growth worldwide has the World Bank warning the international community to brace for economic challenges in 2012. The bank has substantially ... 
LOCAL NEWSObama visits Chicagoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)President Obama is visiting Chicago today for fundraising and re-election events. His visit is overshadowed by the resignation of William Daley, a member of one of the city's most well-known ... 
U.S.The Child is All of Us: Gabriel Santorum's Lesson Lives Onby Jennifer HartlineNo one who has sneered their objection to what the Santorums did is actually afraid that they are weird or of unsound judgment. They're afraid that respect for the life of a "fetus" might ... 
EUROPEPope: Policies Which Undermine the Family Threaten The Future of Humanityby Deacon Keith FournierThere is a movement in the West which I have labeled the homosexual equivalency movement. Their strongest opponent is now the Catholic Church. Thank God for the courage of this Pope. It should ... 
LIVING FAITHFr Paul Schenck on the Feast of the Epiphany: What is Revealed to Us and What does it Mean?by Fr. Paul CB SchenckEach of us needs to be open to this wonderful gift of human life, of eternal life, by responding to God's love calling us to worship Him as single persons, the religious life, Holy Orders and Holy ... 
MOVIES'Devil Inside' rakes in millions, inspires audiences to boo and hiss at endingby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)While most "found footage" horror films such as "Paranormal Activity" and "The Blair Witch Project" make the majority of their audiences scream with delight, this past weekend's "The Devil ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSIndian stock market opens up to individual foreign investorsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)India is opening up its stock market to individual foreign investors for the first time. Previously, foreign investors were only allowed to invest in the Indian stock market via mutual funds or ... 
LOCAL NEWSGas prices to rise by at least 4.5 centsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Gas prices are expected to rise in the Chicago area, and across the nation after Sunday, a result of government cuts to ethanol subsidies. 
U.S.Defund Planned Parenthood: 329,445 Abortions Reported by Planned Parenthoodby Deacon Keith FournierPlanned Parenthood has pulled off a ruse. A ruse is an action intended to deceive. They dress themselves up as a "Health Care Provider" and include the taking of the life of children as a ... 
AFRICAWorking to provide clean water in Kenyaby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)In Kenya, clean, drinkable water is a scarce commodity. Many families are forced to walk miles in order to fetch water from existing wells. In both rural and urban areas, people are forced to walk ... 
LIVING FAITHFr. Paul Schenck Reflects on the Feast of Mary, the Mother of Godby Fr. Paul SchenckIn order to win us back to himself, to "reclaim" us and restore us in love, God chose to become one of us, to know us up close and personal. He "descended" into our world - with us, beside us. Just ... 
U.S.Interview: Fr. Robert Spitzer - Equipping the Church to Combat the Culture of Deathby Randy SlyAmerica has stopped reasoning and principled thinking. That is my conviction after reading "Ten Universal Principles" by Fr. Robert Spitzer. Fancy word crafting, personal attacks and other ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSMcDonald's fast food shows strong on stock marketby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)It was a topsy-turvy year for the U.S. stock market - one in which a longtime fast-food institution took one of the top spots and one of America's most trusted banks began to sputter and fall. 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSIs America becoming a nation of renters?by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)In an otherwise stagnant U.S. economy, some segments of the construction industry are enjoying a boom. In some areas, the construction of new apartment complexes has become commonplace. This ... 
CELEBRITYMovie star Cheetah the chimpanzee dies at 80by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)He was one of the few movies stars of the 1930s that made it into the 21st century - it must have been an awful lot of bananas! Cheetah the chimpanzee, the sidekick in the Tarzan movies of the early ... 
LIVING FAITHCatholic Social Teaching: What is Really meant by Justice?by Andrew Greenwell, Esq.There is some urgency in getting back to the classical notions of justice built upon an authentic Christian anthropology because of the modern mindset of reducing or ... 
U.S.Seeds of the Ordinariate, Part One: Our Lady of the Atonement, San Antonioby Randy SlyWhile we await the announcement of the new Ordinariate for the United States, let's take a look at a couple of the trailblazers who, as a part of the Pastoral Provision, established Anglican Use as a ... 
AMERICASAtrocities of Franco dictatorship in Spain under investigationby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)While Spain officially remained neutral through World War II, the fascist regime of General Francisco Franco, begun in 1936 with the overthrow of the communist insurgents there, Franco's regime ... 
LOCAL NEWSSorry - No snow for Christmasby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The good news: There will be a dusting of snow this afternoon and evening. The bad: We won't be having a white Christmas. 
U.S.Wake up call: 1 in 3 U.S. teens will be arrested, study saysby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)There is shocking news about the state of the United States' teenagers and young adults. A new study estimates that roughly one in three U.S. youths will be arrested for a non-traffic offense by ... 
EUROPEPope's Last General Audience for 2011: Christmas Points Beyond Itself - Transcends Timeby Vatican RadioChristmas, and how we should celebrate the festive season, was at the heart of the Holy Father's catechesis this week as he appealed to believers not to allow the external symbols of Christmas ... 
LIVING FAITHBlessed Kateri Tekakwitha tapped for sainthoodby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Pope Benedict XVI has decreed that a Washington state boy who was afflicted with the flesh-eating bacteria and was miraculously cured can be attributed to Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha. If she is ... 
MOVIESA Family War Movie? 'War Horse' Delivers!by Peggy BowesStrong performances by a talented cast, both human and equine, keep War Horse from becoming too sappy or sentimental. The battle scenes are magnificent and manage to portray the grim reality of war ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSThink things are bad? Here are 50 things that prove things REALLY are that badby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Bad news is everywhere apparent this Christmas season. Given the holidays, isn't it better to concentrate on the positive? No way, says the Web site The Economic Collapse. In fact, this Web site ... 
LOCAL NEWSBlagojevich asks for substance abuse programby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Convicted former Governor Rod Blagojevich is asking to enroll in a substance abuse program at a Federal Prison in Denver, Colorado. If he enrolls and completes the program successfully, he could ... 
U.S.Voice of Alexander Graham Bell retrieved with the aid of computersby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone could have never foreseen that his voice would suddenly become available in over the century following his death. His audio-recording ... 
ASIA PACIFICCOL Report: US and NATO sleeping with a monsterby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A close and key American ally in the war on terror is also one world's worst abusers of human rights. Under the current regime, Uzbekistan is practicing routine torture of its own people, but Western ... 
MARRIAGE & FAMILYFewer Americans found to be tying the knotby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Far fewer Americans are jumping the broom, tying the knot, getting' hitched. A new study has found the institution of marriage is becoming far less popular in the United States, and those who do ... 
MOVIESFiercely independent film producer diesby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Fiercely independent, he changed American film forever with some rules-breaking features such as "Easy Rider," "Five Easy Pieces" and "The Last Picture Show." Movie producer Bert Schneider has died ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSPope to Bankers: Promote Life, Solidarity, Subsidiarity and the Common Goodby Deacon Keith FournierIn the midst of challenging economic times, Catholics have a vital role to play in bringing the values which humanize banking to the forefront. When a society fails to recognize that ... 
LOCAL NEWSA $65,000 reason for Blagojevich to be upsetby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Former Governor Rod Blagojevich has yet another reason to be upset. In addition to his 14 year sentence to federal prison on corruption charges, he will not receive his $65,000 a year pension for ... 
U.S.'Catholics Come Home' Begins Massive Main Stream Media Outreach to the USAby Deacon Keith FournierPope Benedict XVI recently proclaimed, "Today we live in an epoch of new evangelization. Vast horizons open up to the Gospel, while regions of ancient Christian tradition are called to rediscover ... 
U.S.Distressed 'Blago' gets 14 yearsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)US District Judge James Zagel has sentenced a disgraced Rod Blagojevich to 14 years in federal prison for corruption despite an emotional plea for leniency from the former governor. Because of ... 
MIDDLE EASTAustralian sentenced to 500 lashes for blasphemy in Saudi Arabiaby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A resident of southern Victoria State, Mansor Almaribe has been arrested by religious police last month in Medina while participating in the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca known as the hajj. ... 
HEALTHSome children's cereals have more sugar than a Twinkieby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Is breakfast really a healthy start to everyone's day? While a nutritious breakfast is seen as being especially important for children and their school performance, popular cereals contain ... 
MUSICA picture with Elvis is worth more than a thousand wordsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)There's no mistaking the young Elvis, giving his trademark whiplash smile to the camera. A beautiful brunette, who just so happened to be Elvis' Tennessee sweetheart, likewise gives a radiant smile. ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSChicago Sun-Times begins 'paywall' on Web siteby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The Chicago Sun-Times, one of Chicago's two main daily newspapers will be introducing a "metered" paywall this week. The announcement was made late Tuesday that along with all of its sister ... 
LOCAL NEWSIllinois Supreme Court to hear challenge to notification lawby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The Illinois Supreme Court announced on Wednesday that it would hear a case regarding if the state must notify parents before children can obtain an abortion. 
U.S.A Thanksgiving Day Marred by Police Brutality Reveals Another Aspect of the Culture of Deathby Michael TerheydenThe horrific incident left Newman's grandson in tears and his wife Pamela hysterical. Firefighters treated his grandson for minor injuries at the scene. Newman was taken to the hospital by ambulance ... 
EUROPEOur Prayerful Pope Calls the Whole Church to Learn the Way of Prayerby Deacon Keith FournierOur prayerful Pope is calling the whole church to prayer. He is correct, of course, "Jesus reveals the mystery of prayer". He reminds us that "while prayer is a gift of God, it is ... 
FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIPWounded lawmaker shares her rough road to recoveryby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, who suffered a gunshot wound to the head in a January shooting spree in an Arizona parking lot gave her first extended television interview with ABC's Diane Sawyer. ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSReport: Federal Reserve lent banks nearly $8 trillion during 2007-2009 crisesby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Throughout the 2007 - 2009 financial crises, major American banks assured the public that everything was fine - while at the same time approaching the Federal Reserve to borrow $7.77 trillion. ... 
LOCAL NEWSNew strategy to help panhandlersby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Panhandling is a fact of life in every urban area, but some local leaders are working to make life easier for both the needy and local residents. 
U.S.The Day Before Thanksgiving: Are There Self Evident Truths and Unalienable Rights?by Deacon Keith FournierMany households are already filled with the smells associated with the pies and side dishes which will accompany the Thanksgiving Feast. There is something so basically good about this day and we all ... 
EUROPE50 Thousand Orthodox Christians Venerate Holy Belt of the Virgin in Moscowby Nina AchmatovaThe relic, one of the most venerated in the Orthodox world, ends its tour of Russia at the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour. Thousands waited up to 18 hours to see it. The security measures ... 
HEALTHIs sudden weight loss a sign of encroaching Alzheimer's?by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Alzheimer's researchers have noted a contrasting fact about those who develop the condition. Middle-aged people have a higher long-term risk of developing the disease if they're overweight or ... 
TVInterview: Nathan Kress Talks About 'The Game of Your Life'by Randy SlyBest known as the teen hunk Freddie on the Disney show "iCarly," Nathan Kress portrays a nerdy math genius in the upcoming Procter & Gamble and Walmart newest Family Movie Night offering, "Game ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSMoney missing from MF Global may be twice as large as previously suspectedby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Lost customer revenues, to the tune of $1.2 billion, which is double than the previous estimates remain unaccounted for from M. F. Global. That's the latest bit of news from the trustee ... 
LOCAL NEWSDisabled parking: Better have a valid permitby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced Wednesday that he was introducing an ordinance to crack down on those who illegally use disabled placards for parking. 
U.S.Massive 30,000 pound bomb enters US Air Force serviceby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Boeing has just delivered the largest conventional bomb in the US arsenal to the Air Force. The new bombs weigh 30,000 pounds, and are designed to destroy bunkers buried deep underground. 
AMERICASLeftist former mayor of Mexico City to run once more for Presidentby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The leftist former mayor of Mexico City, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, will run once more for the Mexican presidency in 2012. His narrow loss in the 2006 election sparked massive protests. The ... 
HEALTHCommon chemicals linked to increased risk for Parkinson'sby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Exposure to the chemical trichloroethylene, or TCE, has now been associated with a greater risk for contracting Parkinson's disease. TCE is a common organic contaminant that pollutes groundwater, ... 
U.S.Book Review: The Prayer of Mary: Living the Surrendered Lifeby Randy SlyThe Prayer of Mary, in clear and vibrant language, takes the reader on a journey of faith as seen through the life of this precious woman who became a world-changer by uttering one simple word - ... 
LOCAL NEWSChicago Innovation Awards honor locals making a differenceby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)On Tuesday night, the Chicago Innovation Awards celebrated the city's entrepreneurial spirit and honored this year's winners. 
U.S.'Catholics Come Home' Launches Prime-Time Network Television Evangelizationby Deacon Keith Fournier"Catholics Come Home" hopes to inspire one million to come home to local Catholic parishes. The bi-lingual Catholics Come Home commercials are scheduled to air on CBS, NBC, Univision, ... 
HEALTHStudy: The happier you are, the longer you liveby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Say what you will about diet, lifestyle, hereditary - it appears that those who have something to live for generally live longer than most. Backing this up is a new British study that suggests ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSStaggering 28.6 percent of U.S. homes now 'underwater'by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)According to Zillow, a real estate Web site, a whopping 28.6 percent of mortgaged homeowners owe more on their loans than their homes could sell for - in short, these homes are "underwater." ... 
LOCAL NEWSQuinn comes under Church criticismby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Governor Pat Quinn faced Catholic criticism for announcing plans to present an award to an "abortion rights" political action committee. 
U.S.Guest Opinion: The Real Question - What Lies at the Center of Our Society?by Peg LuksikIn a government centered society, the government will eventually devour everything in its ever increasing reach - destroying itself and the larger society in the process.So, do we want to be the ... 
MIDDLE EASTIsrael tests missile amid rumors of Iran strikeby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Concerned about Iran's nuclear threat, Israel test fired a missile on Wednesday. Local media is warning that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is gearing up for a possible attack on Iran. 
ASIA PACIFICUnprecedented floods shocking food prices on world marketby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)First floods, then disease, and now -- famine. Today, because of severe flooding in Southeast Asia, food prices throughout the region are expected to skyrocket, putting millions at risk. 
HEALTHFountain of youth discovered! - But only for miceby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Researchers are announcing a genetic breakthrough that may someday allow people to enjoy much longer life spans. Preliminary research on mice has shown that cells which cause most of the effects of ... 
LOCAL NEWSChicago mayor squaring off with unionsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is set to face off against unions. The mayor, a democrat in a staunchly pro-union city, is blaming union members for his decision to lay off hundreds of city employees. 
HEALTHGot hypertension? Better read this before bedby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A new study has found that changing the time when you take your blood pressure meds could significantly reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke. 
U.S.Occupy protestors cleared from Oakland plazaby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Oakland is a California suburb a stone's throw away from San Francisco, known as a mainstay of Sixties radicalism. The torch bearers of that time, the Occupy Wall Street protestors in Oakland ... 
HEALTHBPA may be harmful to toddler girlsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A widely used chemical found in plastic bottles, metal cans, and a whole host of other consumer products could be linked to behavioral and emotional problems in toddler girls. Results of the study ... 
U.S.Military RAPE: One in three women, one in four menby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)According to at least one peer-reviewed study, one in three women is raped during their term of US military service. If true, this is an astounding statistic, and an ongoing national tragedy that ... 
EUROPEThe Door of Faith: Pope Calls for Year of Faith, Issues Apostolic Letterby Deacon Keith FournierThe Year of Faith is a summons to an authentic and renewed conversion to the Lord, the one Savior of the world. In the mystery of His death and resurrection, God has revealed in its fullness the ... 
U.S.Former colleagues give Herman Cain highest marksby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Former colleagues of Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain who worked with him while he served in an honorary capacity with the Federal Reserve, give him very high marks. 
LOCAL NEWSQuinn threatens gambling vetoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)On Monday, Governor Pat Quinn threatened to veto a major gambling expansion bill and instead proposed scaled-back alternative that would allow a casino in Chicago and up to four other new casinos, ... 
LOCAL NEWSChicago City Council bans texting while bikingby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The Chicago City Council is cracking down on bicyclists who text while riding. 
LOCAL NEWSFormer Polish President, Lech Walensa to visit Chicago for awardby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Former Polish President and leader of the Solidarity movement, Lech Walesa will receive an award in February from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSJobless claims fall - but U.S. not out of the woods yetby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)There was a substantial drop-off in jobless claims in the U.S. last week -- claims tumbled to 391,000, down 37,000 from a revised 428,000 in the previous week and below the key 400,000 mark. ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSBank of America has declared war--on Americaby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Bank of America has lost money from a cap on fees that they can charge retailers. Now they're coming after you to make up the difference. 
HEALTHDiabetes linked to dementia, costs everyone 1k per yearby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)If you're diabetic, you now have one more thing to worry about. A new study finds that people with diabetes may be at an increased risk of developing dementia. 
U.S.Seed of the US Ordinariate Begins to Sprout: Here Come those Groups of Anglicansby Deacon Keith FournierInto a world that is fractured, divided, wounded, filled with "sides" and "camps" at enmity with one another, the Church is called to proclaim, by both word and deed, the unifying love of a living ... 
U.S.Full Tilt Poker busted--for bluffing playersby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)On Tuesday, federal prosecutors accused the executives of Full Tilt Poker, an online poker site, of running a Ponzi scheme and stealing more than $440 million in gambler's winnings. They allege the ... 
HEALTHCDC officials warn parents to get flu shots for childrenby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns parents to vaccinate their children against the flu. The report shows that of the 115 children who died of flu-related ... 
LOCAL NEWSBlagojevich could face 30 yearsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Federal prosecutors believe that convicted former Governor Rod Blagojevich faces up to 30 years to life in prison under sentencing guidelines. 
HEALTHWomen's cancer: Like six jumbo jets crashing every dayby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Cancer may be killing more women in developing countries than childbirth. A new study shows that while childbirth is becoming safer, cancer is spreading among women, especially breast and cervical ... 
AFRICABritain and France pledge support for Libyaby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Libyan soldiers loyal to the NTC, have attacked Gaddafi's last stronghold city, Sirte. Meanwhile, the leaders of Britain and France vowed full support for Libya's new regime. 
U.S.Call to Catholic Action: Defense of Marriage Requires Courage and Perseveranceby Deacon Keith FournierTrue marriage is the preeminent and the most fundamental of all human social institutions. It is a relationship defined by nature itself and protected by the natural law that binds all men and ... LOCAL NEWSQuinn threatens closures, layoffsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Governor Pat Quinn has taken the first step towards large-scale government layoffs and the closure of several state facilities on Thursday. The goal is to cut budgets and increase pressure on state ... |
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