It’s “American Saints Week” at the Register.

Continuing our miniseries, about sainthood causes introduced in the United States that continue to be investigated by Rome, we examine several new causes that have been introduced.

Father Aloysius Ellacuria, C.M.F.

Three new causes have recently been introduced: a petition for Basque Claretian priest and mystic Father Aloysius Ellacuria, C.M.F., in the Los Angeles Archdiocese on May 2; Opus Dei Father Joseph Muzquiz in the Archdiocese of Boston on June 2, and mother and mystic Maria Esperanza de Bianchini in the Metuchen, N.J. Diocese, last January.

From the 1950s through 1970s, Father Ellacuria, or Father Aloysius as he was popularly...READ MORE

LONDON (EWTN News/CNA) — Widespread rioting across England has been condemned by the country’s most senior Catholic cleric.

“The scenes of the last few nights in parts of London and elsewhere are shocking. The criminal violence and theft that have been witnessed are to be condemned,” said Archbishop Vincent Nichols of Westminster in a statement Aug. 9. 

“They are a callous disregard for the common good of our society and show how easily basic principles of respect and honesty are cast aside.”

Archbishop Nichols’ comments come as numerous English towns and cities begin a clean up after another night of rioting, looting and arson. London, Birmingham, Liverpool, Nottingham and Bristol are...READ MORE

If Human Society is to Heal, Return to Christian Life, Institutions Will Heal It - Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, What Does The Prayer Really Say?

Three Reasons to Believe in the Real Presence - Brent Stubbs, Almost Not Catholic

For All? Or For Many? - Ebeth Weidner, Catholic Lane

Why Be Catholic? - Fr. Richard Tomasek SJ, Zeal

Myth Busters: Sola Scriptura - Brent Stubbs, Almost Not Catholic

In Defense of My Mother: Immaculate Conception - Brett Adams, Ship of St. Peter

Concerning Intelligent Design and Materialism - JC, The Nicene Guys

St. Oswald - John Whitehead, Once I Was A Clever Boy

St. Michael Hymnal Reviewed - Jeffrey A. Tucker, The Chant Café

Christendom College Graduates Exhorted:...READ MORE

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (CNA) — Catholic schools in southern Indiana are set to welcome low-income students who are now able to attend non-public schools thanks to the state’s recently approved voucher program.

So far, 137 vouchers have been guaranteed for students transferring to the Catholic Diocese of Evansville system, which includes 28 schools throughout southwestern Indiana.

“The Catholic schools in the Diocese of Evansville have a proud tradition of contributing to the evangelizing mission of the Church that is distinguished by excellence and committed to educate the whole child,” diocesan superintendent Daryl Hagan wrote in the Message Online.

“Our schools are steeped in a Catholic...READ MORE

WASHINGTON (EWTN News/CNA) — U.S. bishops’ spokeswoman Sister Mary Ann Walsh blasted the Department of Health and Human Services for interfering in the work of religious hospitals that want to opt out of providing free contraceptives.

Government “must not stick its proverbial camel’s nose under the church tent,” Sister Walsh said in an Aug. 8 Huffington Post editorial. “Now, however, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has gone beyond nuzzling its nose where it does not belong.

“It has plunked itself right in the middle of the sanctuary. It is trying to define what a religion does and does not do.”

Her remarks come in the wake of the department’s Aug. 1 announcement that...READ MORE

I’d like to think of myself as pro-life. I’m not a member of Congress, and I don’t have a voting record. But I’ve written a few pieces, and made a few donations, and do what I can. Not all that I should. I should do more. Maybe I will after I write this rant.

It turns out I have a whole lot of work — never mind penance — to do. Because the other day, I wrote a piece praising Hitler.

You’re wondering what the heck I’m talking about, aren’t you? Color me just as confused.

When I wrote a brief “thank you” to Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., for her brief but-had-to-be-overwhelming time spent on the House floor, reaction to the piece pointed directly to her abortion record.

For...READ MORE

New Translation: Ite, missa est - Jake Tawney, Roma locuta est

Catholic Courtesy: Who Greets Whom & Holy Matrimony - Taylor Marshall, Canterbury Tales

The State of the (Music) Transition - Jeffrey A. Tucker, The Chant Café

The Holy Inquisition: Dominic & the Dominicans - Fr. Guy Bedouelle OP, Ignatius Insight

Science Consistent with Christian Belief - Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Catholic Lane

Mary, Mother of the Son: Modern Myths & Ancient Truths - JC, The Nicene Guys

Government, Natural Law, and the Modern State - Dr. Jeff Mirus, CatholicCulture.org

Are War & Schism always Sins against Charity? - Brant Pitre, The Sacred Page

Japanese Researchers Grow Mice Teeth from Adult Stem Cells...READ MORE

It’s “American Saints Week” at the Register.

This week, the Register is featuring a miniseries on sainthood causes introduced in the United States that continue to be investigated by Rome.

We continue to look at these causes and the miracles that Rome and diocesan tribunals have examined, with a popular Irish priest who made America his home.

Father Patrick Peyton

June 28 was the closing liturgy in Albany, N.Y., for the tribunal reviewing the possible medical miracle for the beatification of Father Patrick Peyton of the Congregation of Holy Cross.

The miracle — the cure of a man hospitalized with multiple-organ failure — is now in Rome.

Father John Phalen, president of Holy Cross...READ MORE