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Archbishop Hughes says that he still has yet to hear from 150 of his priests

Their relief drive includes both money and items…details for where to take them are in the article. …a few more notes about what’s being done: The Diocese of Lafayette: Total effort, divided among parishes, some accepting donations, many serving as shelters. The clearinghouse page for the Diocese of Baton Rouge And just one example outside…

Victor Morton writes to highlight the following paragraph from an AP story: In the Houston area, clergy representing Catholic, Muslim, Jewish and Christian faiths gave sermons in the Astrodome and surrounding shelters. Thanks. Does the writer work for the Indy Star or something?

….from a reader: Just thought you’d like to know: Our pastor announced today that he is looking into the possibility of our Maryland parish adopting one or two families that have been displaced by Katrina. I don’t know how it will work out or what exactly he has in mind, but I hope that we…

I’ve been offline and off-television most of the day, so I really don’t know how the blame game is shaping up – things change so fast that the conventional wisdom yesterday is a tired-out meme today. When we discuss responsibility for the present situation, what are we talking about exactly? Not the hurricane, itself, for…

Here’s a blog dedicated to in-kind giving to relief efforts. Lots of stuff there. Again, money is great, but there are actually many groups that are welcoming donations of appropriate items. Go check it out.

Had a bit of a Sunday break – Mass, run/walk, a couple of hours at Fox Island, one of our county parks – small lake and tiny beach, then yet another walk – yesterday, Joseph decided he wanted to come along on my walk, on which I was already strolling the baby. So in order…

Benedict today: view of October’s Synodal Assembly, the Bishops taking part will examine the ‘Instrument of Work’ prepared for the occasion. However I ask the entire ecclesial community to feel a part of this phase of immediate preparation and to participate through prayer and reflection, valuing each occasion, event and meeting. Even at the recent…

A Catholic researcher is doing a study and would very much appreciate a few minutes of your time to help out: You are invited to participate in an online study examining Catholic and Protestant attitudes toward integrating religious faith and counseling. The study is completely anonymous. The study does not assume that you have been…

This is a very cool series of panoramic photos of the Via Dolorosa and Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Takes a bit of practice to figure it out – highlight "hot spots" on the toolbar, and then when it says "way to second station" or something, click on that, and it takes you to the…
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