American Airlines pilots just voted to strike, Southwest pilots are likely to follow suit according to various news reports. If you have travel plans coming up soon, expect to see pilot picket lines at major airports. But that said, “voting to strike” is not the same as “not showing up to work.” These days, at…
St. Catherine of Siena is one of the most influential saints in the history of the Church, but how much do you know about her life and legacy? This saint offers a wealth of inspiration and imitation-worthy mentorship for Catholic business leaders at all levels of work and life. Born in Siena, Italy, in 1347, …
CNA—Police were called to maintain order at a Catholic school board meeting in Ontario, Canada, during a discussion about whether the board should fly a gay pride flag at its central office throughout June to support gay pride month. The York Catholic District School Board met Tuesday night to consider the proposal. After hearing two…
Memorial of St. Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church
American layman Curtis Martin, founder of the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS), was named by Pope Francis to serve along with 13 other consultors as advisors to the members of the Dicastry of Evangelization. Since FOCUS was founded in 1998, it has grown to have hundreds of full-time student missionaries who serve tens of…
Richard Joseph Riordan was the first Catholic to serve as Mayor of Los Angeles in the modern era, serving as mayor from 1993 to 2001. He is largely credited for guiding the city in the aftermath of the 1992 L.A. Riots and the 1994 Northridge earthquake. “Tough enough to turn L.A. around” As a successful…
St. Joseph the Worker—Hanging on the wall in my childhood home was a simple image of Joseph the carpenter, working with a piece of wood. My dad for most of his life was also a carpenter, building homes for his small business, The Village Carpenter, and thus especially liked this image. On May 1, we…
Optional Memorial of St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Priest and Martyr
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In a nation founded on the principles of Life, Liberty and OPPORTUNITY to pursue Happiness, What are they thinking?! … CNA—An abortion-inducing drug that is used to kill preborn children up to 10 weeks gestation will stay on the market as a legal battle over the pill continues, following a decision Friday by the U.S.…
If you ask him, Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid says that success in life comes from teaching others. He doesn’t just “say” it though. He lives it, having mentored more than eleven (11) NFL head coaches (so far)! More than that, much of what Reid has learned in his exemplary sports and coaching…
