June 30, 2021 | Communications Office

National Shrine of St. Joseph Announces Appointments

March 8, 2021 | Communications Office

Norbertine Women in the U.S.

Norbertine convents are branches on the family tree of the Norbertine Order that live according to the inspiration of St. Norbert (1080-1134) and the Rule of St. Augustine. Until 1997, Norbertine sisters and nuns (also known as canonesses) only had convents in Europe. Fortunately, since founding two houses in California, American female Norbertine communities continue to grow in numbers, faith, and spirit.

December 3, 2018 | prior

Newly released “Green Book” and “Open Wide Our Hearts” place U.S. Racism Front and Center

By Br. Steve Herro, O. Praem. | What do Universal Pictures and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) have in common? Both rolled out a major production on racism and U.S. race relations in November ...

November 7, 2018 | prior

Addressing U.S. Hate Crimes and All Souls Liturgy

By Br. Steve Herro, O. Praem. | The week of October 21, 2018, was a tragic week in our country; a pall hung over our nation. We were reminded once again of the extent of hatred in the United States ...

October 20, 2018 | prior

Walking the Talk

By Br. Steve Herro, O. Praem. | The last three Sundays reminded us of Jesus' (and Christianity's) special place for children. On October 7, 2018, we were reminded that Jesus said to his disciples ...

October 5, 2018 | prior

Think Before Tweeting, and We All Will Be Happier

By Br. Steve Herro, O. Praem. | I became more and more angry every time I biked passed the outdoor sign in my hometown. What was this “great place to raise a family” coming to?

August 3, 2018 | prior

Asking “How About a Cucumber?” Instead of Dialing 911

By Br. Steve Herro, O. Praem. | A recent WBUR "On Point" segment and "Washington Post" essay nailed an issue that we would like to sweep under the rug ... but, unfortunately, the instances have become all too commonplace.

July 13, 2018 | prior

“Sometimes God’s Law Supercedes Man’s Law”

By Br. Steve Herro, O. Praem. | "One may well ask: ‘How can you advocate breaking some laws and obeying others?’ The answer lies in the fact that there are two types of laws: just and unjust."

May 20, 2018 | prior

Can the Church Help Reduce Political Polarization in the U.S.?

By Br. Steve Herro, O. Praem. | Jesuit Fr. Matt Malone recently wrote that 65 percent of U.S. voters live in congressional districts in which either President Trump or Secretary Clinton won the district by at least 20 percent of the vote.

May 10, 2018 | prior

Don’t Judge Another Without Walking in the Other’s Moccasins

By Br. Steve Herro, O. Praem. | On January 8, 2018, Pope Francis, in his annual address to international diplomats working in the Vatican, said, in part: "The Lord Jesus himself, by healing the leper, restoring sight to the blind man, ..."