Tuesday, Sep 7, 2010

Special Reports

Plenary indulgence announced for Porziuncola pilgrims
Nov. 5, 2008, By Dan Morris-Young
Not only will the visual impact and prayerful atmosphere of the famed Porziuncola church of St. Francis of Assisi in Italy be mirrored by an exacting replica at San Francisco’s National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi, but an indulgence nearly identical to the “Pardon of Assisi” ...

Dominican journey, Part 1: on the border
Sep. 30, 2008, By Rick DelVecchio
An isolated hamlet amid bare hills. A musical greeting. International aid brings new housing, fresh water.

Rome journey, Part 1: the salvation story in visual art
Sep. 22, 2008, By Rick DelVecchio
Stumbling into a Michelangelo church. St. Peter's chains. Bibical scenes in 4th century grave carvings. An unexpected graphic crucifix. A modern head of John the Baptist. Alone with the Pieta.

Union, hospital system battle over workers” right to choose
Aug. 26, 2008, By Rick DelVecchio
When Msgr. John Brenkle heard of the labor-management trouble brewing at Catholic-run Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, he knew he had a touchy problem on his hands. Workers were telling him that the hospital’s owner the St. Joseph Health System, under the Sisters of St. Joseph of ...

Pilgrimage to Lourdes: “God is very much the God of surprises…"
Aug. 6, 2008, By Dan Morris-Young
"Expect to be moved. Expect to be touched, but perhaps not in the way you expected."

Guatemala journey, Part 1: person-to-person giving
Jul. 15, 2008, By Rick DelVecchio
Face-to-face with legacy of the Spanish conquest. Horror of mudslide refugees. Archbishop Romero's inspiration.

"God’s Mercy Endures Forever": bishop-elect's coat of arms
Jul. 11, 2008
The following description of the episcopal coat of arms of Bishop-elect William J. Justice is written in the vocabulary of heraldry as expressed in the Old English language by way of its French roots: Deep azure field with double wave charge vert banded by pure argent. Chief ...

Church helps day laborers reduce conflict with community
Jul. 11, 2008, By Rick DelVecchio
Ministry to the journaleros of North Fair Oaks

Local Catholic higher education leaders share views on papal talk
Jul. 11, 2008, By Rick DelVecchio
A warmly pastoral but intellectually imposing Pope Benedict XVI sent a clear message to Catholic higher education leaders during his recent U.S. apostolic visit: pursue knowledge where you will, but know all roads lead to the transcendent truth of Christ.

Haiti journey, Part 2: village of hope
Jul. 3, 2008, By Michael Vick
Former Navy chaplain's encounter with horror. Visit to a prison. The inmates learn to sew. Refusing to pay bribes.

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