WYD 2016: Millions of Catholic Youth Return Home Inspired in Faith

CBJ Editors August 3, 2016

First announced on December 20, 1985, by then-Pope John Paul II, the first official World Youth Day (WYD) was held in 1986, in Rome. Two successive popes have continued the tradition begun by Saint John Paul II and now, 30 years later, Pope Francis just wrapped up another international WYD, in Krakow, Poland (July 25-31). The next WYD will be in Panama City, Panama, in 2019.

Brutal ISIS Murder of French Priest Evokes Shock, Rage and Surprising Solidarity

CBJ Editors August 2, 2016

Last week two radical ISIS members brutally attacked and murdered Fr. Jacques Hamel, bursting into the Catholic church at Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray, forcing a Mass attendee to film their evil deed, as they slit Fr. Hamel’s throat and then took hostages. The shock is still raw. Fr.

FROM THE NAPA INSTITUTE: “Laudato Si” Hijacked by the United Nations

CBJ Editors July 26, 2016

The Napa Institute’s 2016 array of speakers included Archbishop Bernadito Ausa, the Vatican’s Permanent Observer to the United Nations (UN), who delivered fascinating, insider-information regarding the topic of religion at the UN.

What Happened in Nice?

CBJ Editors July 16, 2016

A mere 45-seconds——yes, only 45 seconds—of sheer terror on France’s renown beach resort in Nice resulted in 84 dead, including 10 children, according to Paris prosecutor François Molins. Another 202 victims were injured.

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Stay on top of talks and news from the Napa Institute conference going on July 7-9 with Tweets, photos and links from our on-the-scene reporter Thomas Loarie.

Institutionalization vs. Bureaucracy

CBJ Editors July 1, 2016

Whenever I speak to a group of executives about organizational health, I explain that leaders must “institutionalize a company’s culture without bureaucratizing it.” People universally respond to this, most likely because they understand the painful impact of creeping bureaucracy. But what is it about bureaucracy that provokes such a reaction in people?

HAPPINESS, VISION AND QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION

CBJ Editors June 29, 2016

The month of June has brought several events that have given me happiness and joy. June 11 was one of those milestone year birthdays for my wife, Pat, and celebrating with family was most important. Two grandsons, Chase and Colton, graduated from high school. Then Father’s Day brought a wonderful opportunity to be with my three sons, their wives and 9 of our 16 grandchildren.&

Brexit Vote: From a Catholic Brit and Historical Perspective

CBJ Editors June 24, 2016

“Brexit debate; the EU referendum is a battle for Britain’s soul,” headlines a worthy article by William Cash in The Catholic Herald. “Again and again over the last century, the Establishment has been wrong. And it is wrong again today.”

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Houston Court Dismisses Indictment Against David Daleiden for Videos That Expose Human Trafficking of Aborted Babies in Texas

CBJ Editors June 15, 2016

Judge Diane Bull’s swift dismissal of the bogus charge against CMP founder David Daleiden of trafficking human organs is the latest confirmation that the indictments from a runaway grand jury in Houston were politically-motivated all along.

What does Teaching History Have to do with Imagination? More than you think…

CBJ Editors June 15, 2016

Catholic Textbook Project, the premiere publisher of history and social studies textbooks for Catholic schools, featured prominently at the 2016 Midwest Conference on Catholic Liberal Arts Education held June 13-14 at Holy Name School in Escanaba, MI, and sponsored by the Diocese of

How Does Planned Parenthood Get $500 Million Taxpayer Money a Year?

CBJ Editors June 13, 2016

Wouldn’t it be great to have the federal government—U.S. taxpayers, that is—give your business or nonprofit organization a whopping $500,000 MILLION, free and clear, every year?!!!

Nice, if you can get it, right?! Well, it really is true, Planned Parenthood is that nonprofit. It’s no

Something Evil This Way Cometh: June 9

CBJ Editors June 8, 2016 1 Comment

One California doctor eager to help people commit suicide if they want to do so, and if they meet certain, rather subjective, qualifications, has his clinic ready to open on the date the CA law goes into effect on Thursday,June 9, 2016. Interestingly, the new California Suicide Law became law in large part thanks to

District 221: The Hangman’s Noose Consequence of Accepting Federal Funding

CBJ Editors June 1, 2016

Schools and school districts—including Catholic schools—that accept federal funding may want to rethink that age-old decision for easy-flowing government cash. There are strings attached. And recently those strings took on bizarre consequences that threaten student safety and

800th Anniversary of Dominicans Yields Record-Number Ordinations, and much more…

CBJ Editors May 31, 2016

This year, 2016, the Jubilee Year of Mercy happens to also be the 800th Anniversary of the confirmation of the Order of Preachers (O.P.), the order founded by St. Dominic. On May 21, 11 men were ordained to the priesthood in National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C.

LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR WIN BIG ONE FOR FREEDOM! FINALLY!

CBJ Editors May 25, 2016

Finally. A serious reprieve for the Little Sisters of the Poor, who courageously have been fighting nonstop for FIVE YEARS against being forced to implement the Obama Administration’s HHS mandates that demanded the Catholic sisters to include anti-Catholic procedures such as contraceptives to their employees. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of the Sisters last

Pharmacists, Bishops, Healthcare Providers Unite, Fight for Pharmacists to Be “Allowed” to Follow Conscience

CBJ Editors May 3, 2016

Pharmacists should not be forced to abandon the right of conscience. Recognizing the importance of this issue, 38 professional pharmacy associations, including the American Pharmacists Association, 43 members of Congress, 449 Catholic bishops from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), more than 4,600 individual healthcare

CATHOLIC BUSINESS PROFILE: Dag Syversen

CBJ Editors April 28, 2016

While many Catholic business leader strive to adhere to Catholic principles in their work, running a Catholic business with a specifically Catholic goal is a truly golden opportunity to integrate a profound sense of mission with a good job, well done.

For this reason, Catholic businessman Dag Syversen (pictured left), founder and owner of Canterbury Pilgrimage & Tours of Bedford, NH, feels doubly blessed in his work. Catholic Business Journal spoke with Syversen about the challenges and uniquely

RECENT READER COMMENTS: April 10-18, 2016

CBJ Editors April 19, 2016

Below please find Reader Comments that were published, but for some technical reason may not be accessible to others. IT is working on it, but meanwhile, here are Recent Reader Comments:

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