May 2013Full Events Calendar
U.S.Colorado prison chief shot after opening the door to stranger - Denverby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The former executive head of the Colorado Department of Corrections was shot and killed last night after opening the door to an unknown person. 
YEAR OF FAITHTUESDAY HOMILY: Faith in Actionby Fr. Roger J. LandryJesus' teaching on prayer in the Our Father reveals to us not just the most important vocal prayer ever recited, but the proper way to relate in faith to the ... 
U.S.Chicken and Waffles potato chips -- yep, that's a thingby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Hold on to your tastebuds, foodies, Lay's chips has quite a challenge for you. Three new flavors of chip are being test marketed across the country and the winning flavor will join the lineup of the ... 
U.S.Dems pull cruel stunt to garner votes under guise of gun control - Denverby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Colorado Democrats plan to introduce a bill that would hold gun makers and sellers liable for damages inflicted by those who use them. However, the idea is poor and to make up the difference, they ... 
U.S.Church corrects lawyers who claimed fetus not entitled to legal protection - Denverby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Catholic Health Initiates and St. Thomas More Hospital have made an important acknowledgement, stating that it was morally wrong for their attorneys to present a defense that violates Catholic ... 
U.S.Google maps Grand Canyon trail for virtual tour- Denverby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Have you ever wanted to visit the Grand Canyon, but couldn't for some reason? Well now you can go, albeit virtually, thanks to Google. 
HEALTHFeeling blue? Try these superfoods to feel better!by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Depression can arrive with the gray clouds of winter, and is exacerbated with being cooped up indoors for weeks at a time. For this reason, many people cast about for ways to cure their depression, ... 
U.S.Fr. Frank Pavone Writes An Open Letter to President Barack Obamaby Deacon Keith FournierWhen you were first elected, many rejoiced that yet another barrier had been broken for racial equality in our nation. I rejoiced with them. Yet so many African-Americans could have been -- and ... 
U.S.Prosecutors: Holmes took pics of theater, weapons before spree - Denverby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Prosecutors told a crowded courtroom on Wednesday that James Holmes, the shooter who faces trial for the shooting deaths of at least 12 people and injuring at least 58 others in a crowded movie ... 
U.S.Priests for Life Secure Religious Freedom Exemption from Obamacareby Priests for LifePriests for Life has scored a victory in its challenge to the religious-freedom-busting HHS mandate. Lawyers for the Obama administration stipulated that the pro-life organization would not have to ... 
YEAR OF FAITHMONDAY HOMILY: Light in the Midst of Darknessby Fr. Stephen B. ReynoldsThe forces arrayed against Christianity can be daunting. It seems as though the average person has no power or influence to change things for the better. However, the Christian is not ... 
MIDDLE EASTThe Antichrist in Muhammad: Muhammad's Fear of the Crossby Andrew M. Greenwell, Esq.The Qur'an 4:157-58 denies that Jesus died on the cross. Some Muslim scholars maintain that the crucifixion did not occur at all. Others, in perhaps the most common explanation, argue ... 
U.S.Aurora theater victims proclaim memorial insensitive - Denverby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Victims of the Aurora movie theater shooting where 12 people died and 58 others were injured are boycotting a memorial event at the theater, calling it "insensitive." 
U.S.OUTRAGEOUS! Man totes pillow case filled with... - Denverby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A Denver man was arrested last week after toting 10 pounds of marijuana onto a Greyhound bus. 
CHRISTMAS / ADVENTFr. Sly on the Feast of St John in the Octave of Christmasby Fr. Randy SlyJohn was included in the inner circle of Christ's followers. He was present for the miracles, healings, the transfiguration and the teaching ministry of Jesus from the beginning. Even at the cross he ... 
YEAR OF FAITHTHURSDAY HOMILY: Full of Grace. Initiation and Response in the Spiritual Lifeby Deacon Keith FournierSacred Scripture tells us that Mary was "full of grace", filled with the very life and presence of God. She walked in a deep, abiding and intimate relationship with God. He was with her before she ... 
U.S.Mass shooter's mom prayed for son's suicide - Denverby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The mother of Columbine shooter, Dylan Klebold prayed for her son to commit suicide when she became aware that her son had carried out the mass shooting at his school in April 1999. 
CHRISTMAS / ADVENTDr. Deal Hudson on Christmas Loss and Gainby Deal W. HudsonMy grandfather was the one who really sensed how enthralled I was with the electric train, and as soon as the gift ... 
U.S.Beer enthusisists pay $80 for monk's ale - Denverby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)How much would you pay for a good beer? We mean a really good beer? Denver residents lined up yesterday to spend $85 for a six pack of Westvleteren XII, widely regarded as the finest beer in ... 
CHRISTMAS / ADVENTAdvent: Dominus humilitate adveniet: The Lord Will Come by Humilityby F. K. BartelsGod opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble. Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your ... 
LIVING FAITHOur Lady of Guadalupe - She Who Crushes the Head of the Serpentby Fr. James FarfagliaThe ancient temples of the Aztecs, interesting archeological sites of the past, have been replaced by the new temples of materialism, secularism and consumerism. On their altars the poor, the unborn ... 
U.S.Claim jumpers on the moon? - Denverby Marshall Connolly, Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Golden Spike Co. is planning to send humans to the moon on private spacecraft, but there are some questions being raised about the project. 
U.S.County commissioners to crack down on anti-fracking demonstrators - Denverby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Boulder County commissioners have announced they will prosecute any anti-fracking demonstrators who disrupt meetings. This comes after demonstrators disrupted an earlier meeting. 
CHRISTMAS / ADVENT100 Best Catholic Novels. Or, How to Buy a Catholic Library for Christmasby Deal W. HudsonI welcome any controversy that may ensue from this list; in fact I will be disappointed if no one takes me to task. I'm always anxious to learn of titles I don't know, or have ... 
YEAR OF FAITHTreasures Old and New: Vatican II is to be Understood and Interpreted within a Hermeneutic of Continuityby Deacon Keith FournierIn discussing the Second Vatican Council much has been made about the difference between those who view that Council and its teaching through either a hermeneutic of continuity or a hermeneutic of ... 
CHRISTMAS / ADVENTLas Posadas - a Catholic Hispanic Traditionby Fr. James FarfagliaThe Posadas are not to be confused with a mere Christmas party. Instead, the Posadas should be seen as a religious event. 
U.S.Bishop James Conley: The Love of God is Found Precisely at the Foot of the Crossby Deacon Keith FournierBishop James Conley is one of those whom I have called "Benedict's Bishops". He was installed as the Bishop of Lincoln, Nebraska at 2 pm on November 20, 2012 in the Cathedral of the Risen Christ. ... 
U.S.Editorial: This is No Time to Retreat from the Culture, We Must Work for its Conversionby Deacon Keith FournierWe are now standing in the face of the greatest historical confrontation humanity has gone through. I do not think that wide circles of the American society or wide circles of the Christian community ... 
U.S.ACLU says panhandling is free speech - Denverby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The ACLU is challenging a panhandling ban that has both the homeless as well as street musicians and advocacy groups upset. 
U.S.Facing the Fiscal and Moral Cliff with Courage: We Need New Thomas More's for the Third Millenniumby Deacon Keith FournierThe England of the sixteenth century was in the midst of a serious crisis of politics, culture and faith, much like the times in which we now live.Thomas More gives us an example to imitate. Thomas ... 
U.S.Fired on his day off, MS victim challenges pot-based dismassal - Denverby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The Colorado Court of Appeals must soon decide if it was legal for Dish Network to fire an employee who smoked medically prescribed marijuana while off duty. 
U.S.The Day Before Thanksgiving: Are There Still Self Evident Truths and Unalienable Rights?by Deacon Keith FournierThis unique American holiday called Thanksgiving has a profoundly religious core. So too does the American experiment in ordered liberty. This richly diverse Nation reaffirms its reliance ... 
U.S.Hollywood's 1954 Thanksgiving Prayer: We Thank Thee for the Privilege of Living as Free Menby Penny StarrWe thank thee for the privilege of living as free men in a country which respects our freedom and our personal rights to worship and think and speak as we choose YEAR OF FAITHFRIDAY HOMILY: I Wish We'd All Been Readyby Fr. Randy SlyWhether it comes through our baptism, our life of devotion and mortification or ultimately at the end of time as we know it, the days of Noah are upon us. The floodwaters rush headlong to take ... 
YEAR OF FAITHWEDNESDAY HOMILY: Gratitude for Government?by Fr Samuel Medley, SOLTAlthough we find ourselves in a very unpleasant situation, gratitude helps us accept with a ... 
YEAR OF FAITHContemplative Prayer and Stillnessby Fr. James FarfagliaIt is difficult to be still in our overly busy world. It is easy to think that being still is a waste of time. It is easy to think that we have to always be doing something. 
LOCAL NEWSAir ambulance pilot buzzes elk...on the job - Denverby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)What would you do if your air-ambulance pilot decided to take a detour and get a closer look at a herd of elk on the way to the hospital? That's the situation that caused many to report a medical ... 
FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIPPublic warned after Colorado legalizes recreational marijuanaby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)On Tuesday, Colorado voters approved the state's Amendment 64, which legalized marijuana for recreational use. Although the state governor was opposed to the measure, he pledged follow-through. 
FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIPNewspapers switch their endorsements to Romneyby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)In a dramatic switch of support, 28 newspapers that originally endorsed President Barack Obama in 2008 are currently endorsing GOP contender Mitt Romney. This has proved true of conservative - ... 
MARRIAGE & FAMILYCouple, married 87 years share their secrets for a happy marriageby Greg GoodsellEighty-seven years ago, Karam and Katari Chand met in their native land of Punjab, India through an arranged marriage. They're still together and are waiting for the Guinness Book of World ... 
LIVING FAITHNo communion for Joe Bidenby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Bishop Michael Sheridan of Colorado Springs says that Joe Biden ought to know not to take communion at Mass. Sheridan was asked by the Colorado Springs Gazette if he would refuse the Vice President ... 
U.S.Police warn of marijuana laced candyby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)It sounds like an urban legend, as all tainted candy stories are, but public safety officials in LA are warning parents to watch out for marijuana-laced candy. 
LOCAL NEWSCamping ban a year late, million short - Denverby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A camping ban aimed at moving Denver's homeless population and Occupy protesters off the streets and into shelters is harming, not helping the homeless. Many say the ban's promised aid for homeless ... 
LOCAL NEWSMarijuana and Pat Robertson in Amendment 64 fight - Denverby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Amendment 64 could reduce arrests for marijuana possession by some ten thousand annually, say advocates of the initiative. 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSBank of America sued for $1 billion, over 'the Hustle'by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)An ill-fated scheme appropriately called "the Hustle" has landed one of the nation's largest banks in hot water. The United States has filed fraud charges against Bank of America Corporation. The ... 
LOCAL NEWSCritter Cams catch animals stealing drinks - DenverThe U.S. Bureau of Land Management has erected "critter cams" near water tanks along Colorado's Front Range. The cameras have imaged an array of wildlife. 
LOCAL NEWSSay what?! How a baby Tapir was savedby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Staff at the Denver Zoo have saved the life of a Malayan tapir calf after the mother endured an especially difficult delivery. 
LOCAL NEWSSmoking will land you 90 days in jail at this U.S. mall - Denverby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)If approved, it will be one of the most draconian anti-smoking bans in the nation. The Boulder City Council is considering a ban on smoking at its Pearl Street Mall, with some very severe penalties. 
LOCAL NEWSElephant dies after bagel feast - Denverby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)One of the oldest elephants in the US has been euthanized by zoo officials. Mimi, the Denver Zoo elephant was 53. 
LOCAL NEWSExceptional teacher wins exceptional award - Denverby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A 33-year-old visual arts teacher at Brown International Academy in Denver has won a $25,000 prize for being an exceptional educator. Barth Quenzer was surprised with the award at a special school ... 
LOCAL NEWSCity told to brace for early snow - Denverby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Unseasonably cool weather is coming to Denver this weekend as the National Weather Service predicts temperatures 25 degrees below normal. 
LOCAL NEWSRomney visits Pueblo - Denverby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Mitt Romney visited Pueblo today, hardly stepping off his plane to give a speech to supporters. 
LOCAL NEWSLocal bank closing branches - Denverby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)FirstBank closing 15 branch locations, mostly in markets. 
LOCAL NEWSDog left to die on mountain will have new home - Denverby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A dog left on a mountantop to die will now live with her rescuer after the owner agreed to give her up. 
LOCAL NEWSRomney coming to Pueblo - Denverby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Mitt Romney will visit Pueblo on where he plans to give a speech. The "victory rally" is scheduled for Sunday afternoon. 
LOCAL NEWSUFO sighted, investigation halted - Denverby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Everyone is puzzled after a UFO sighting in Colorado. The State Patrol says they received several reports from people who witnessed something strange in the sky. 
LOCAL NEWSDenver LE - Denver schools requesting tax increaseby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Denver's public school system (DPS) is asking the public for a $515 million tax increase, which they believe voters will approve in November. The school district is one of the fastest growing ... 
LOCAL NEWSDenver LE - Old Rubber Factory denied historic statusby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The Denver Landmark Preservation Commission has unanimously rejected the historic status of the old Gates Rubber Co. property. A University of Colorado student had sought to preserve the old factory. 
LOCAL NEWSDenver LE - Inmate will soon see the outdoorsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A Colorado State Penitentiary (CSP) inmate has won the right to be let outdoors, without a ceiling above his head. The ruling has implications for all inmates in state prisons. 
LOCAL NEWSDenver LE - Telemarketer threatens family with bombby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A telemarketer from Mead is in deep trouble after he threatened to blow up a home because the family would not purchase a product. 
LOCAL NEWSDenver LE - High court rules against effort to end foreclosure initiativesby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The Colorado Supreme Court confirmed the state board's decision to allow a ballot plan on lender foreclosure rights to move towards the election in November. 
U.S.Fort Worth LE - Judge blocks union election at American Airlinesby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A union-organizing election for roughly 10,000 employees at American Airlines has been blocked by a federal judge. 
MIDDLE EASTTurkey says Syria shot down jet in international airspaceby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The nation of Turkey has declared that Syria shot down its military aircraft in international airspace. Turkey also said it would be consulting with its NATO allies on a reaction. Search teams have ... 
LIVING FAITHCongregation for the Clergy: Jesus Calms the Storms of Lifeby Vatican Congregation for the ClergyWhen one forgets that our lives are in the hands of the Lord we tend to presume a certain "exemption" from life's trials. It is then difficult to be able to live through difficult experiences and ... 
MOVIESPixar's 'Brave' keeps studio's track record of #1's unbrokenby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Many self-proclaimed analysts said that an animated feature about a fiery-headed heroine would lack crossover appeal. To no effect - Pixar's ""Brave" continued in that studio's proud tradition of ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSMoody's cuts credit ratings of 15 major banks, including Bank of America, HSBCby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)In a move that many said was not unexpected, Moody's Investors Service has lowered the credit ratings of 15 major banks. These institutions include Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs. ...
LOCAL NEWSDenver LE - High court rules against effort to end foreclosure initiativesby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The Colorado Supreme Court confirmed the state board's decision to allow a ballot plan on lender foreclosure rights to move towards the election in November. 
U.S.Catholic Action: Fortnight (14 Days) of Prayer for Freedom Begins in United Statesby Deacon Keith FournierThe Catholic Bishops of the United States called for a fourteen day period of prayer, study, teaching and public action to defend the first freedom, religious freedom. The move is unparalleled in US ... 
ASIA PACIFICRemains of giant wombat, the size of a rhinoceros, discovered in Australiaby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Called a "paleontologists' goldmine," scientists have unearthed the biggest of the prehistoric "giant wombat" skeletons. Discovered in Queensland, Australia, the skeletons of 50 diprotodons, all ... 
HOMESCHOOLINGA Catholic Home School Mom Recommends a Summer Reading List for Childrenby Melissa VacaMany of the books that I have listed are typical for homeschooling book lists.I assigned the books to a grade level, but each novel is suitable for a range of ages. The grade levels are really only a ... 
CELEBRITYPop painter LeRoy Neiman dies at 91by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)His biggest crime as an artist was in painting pictures that the public at large wanted to see. Artist LeRoy Neiman, in broad, garish strokes would render portraits of top U.S. athletes, as well ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSU.S. manufacturing grows at its lowest level all year this monthby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Things are tough as usual across the United States. Manufacturing creeped along at its slowest pace in 11 months for the month of June. An industry survey found that overseas demand for U.S. ... 
U.S.Denver LE - Comic Con opening may be second-largest ever.by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Officials that hosted the first-ever Denver Comic Con located at the Colorado Convention Center hoped the event would be the second-largest comic con opening ever. 
EUROPEPope Benedict XVI: The Kingdom of God is a Gift, But Requires Our Collaborationby Vatican Information ServiceHe is Lord of the Kingdom, and man is His humble collaborator who contemplates and is gladdened by the divine creative act, and patiently awaits its fruits. ... Now is the time to sow, and the growth ... 
MARRIAGE & FAMILYReflection on Fatherhood: God Bless All Fathersby Michael TerheydenI had two experiences this year which shed some light on the meaning of fatherhood for me. One concerns a story told by a nun from Africa. Her story helped me see the relationship between masculinity ... 
MOVIESBrooklyn LE - Tibetan filmmaker wins 'Best Feature' at Brooklyn Film Festivalby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Pema Tseden, a Tibetan film-maker, won the best narrative feature out of 100 premiers from an estimated 30 different at the Brooklyn Film Festival with his movie, "Old Dog." 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSForeign held U.S. debt reaches all-time highby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)China, the largest buyer of United States Treasury debt, increased its holdings after trimming them for two straight months, sending foreign demand for U.S. Treasury securities to a record high ... 
TRAVELDenver LE - 49 of 160 bridges have been repaired or replacedby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The Eagle River Bridge, as well as other Colorado bridges, started showing its age. 
U.S.Battleship Iowa finds welcome home in San Pedroby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The battleship Iowa, the largest ship ever built in the United States has sailed into its new permanent home on the San Pedro waterfront this past weekend. The 45,000-ton Iowa is known as the ... 
AFRICALatest attacks draws line between Nigeria's Muslim north and Christian southby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The latest attacks in the strife-torn nation of Nigeria have only drawn attention to the tensions between its Muslim north and Christian south. Dozens are feared dead and injured after two ... 
LIVING FAITHMade in His Image: Catholic Anthropology and Human Dignityby F.K. BartelsThe Incarnation is the definitive answer to man's deepest questions about himself, for "it is only in the mystery of the Word made flesh that the mystery of man truly becomes clear" (GS 22). During ... 
MUSICFormer Fleetwood Mac guitarist dies from self-inflicted gunshot woundby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Guitarist Bob Welch was an early member of super-group Fleetwood Mac until he launches a successful solo career with such hit singles as "Ebony Eyes." He was found dead from a self-inflicted ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSSpaniards react with anger, relief to $125 billion bailout planby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Sunny Spain, once prideful at being the European Union's fourth largest economy has been thoroughly humbled and humiliated over the past several months. Many urban professionals there have seen ... 
U.S.Denver LE - State board approves tuition rate for illegal immigrant studentsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Earlier this morning, the Metropolitan State College of Denver Board of Trustees voted 7-1 to pass a new rate for students who are illegal immigrants. 
EUROPEPope Calls World Meeting in Milan An Epiphany of the Familyby Vatican Information ServiceMore than one million people had attended the gathering in Milan meeting which was, the Holy Father concluded, "an 'epiphany' of the family. Families were present in their many different forms, ... 
LIVING FAITHFresno LE - Foundation gives $100,000 to Fresno Stateby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A $100,000 grant, given by the Central Valley Foundation's McClatchy Fresno Art Endowment, is going to the Center for Creativity and the Arts at Fresno State, as well as the Fresno Art Museum and ... 
U.S.Ray Bradbury dies, 91by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Ray Bradbury has died in Los Angeles. The prolific author was 91 and passed away following a lengthy illness. Bradbury was perhaps best known for his novel, Fahrenheit 451. 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSLawsuit: Losses at Merrill Lynch were withheld before B of A dealby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)It has come to light that shortly before Bank of America shareholders approved the bank's $50 billion purchase of Merrill Lynch in December of 2008, that top bank executives were aware that ... 
LOCAL NEWSDenver LE - Teens may have better chance at getting jobs this summerby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Teens who are looking for summer jobs, may have better luck this year. 
U.S.Orlando LE - Test drones could soon be flying over Floridaby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Drones have been used to kill hundreds, even thousands, of suspected terrorists in Afghanistan and Pakistan, now may be patrolling the skies over Florida and, perhaps soon, the rest of the United States. 
AFRICANigerian plane crash leaves no survivorsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A plane crash in the densely populated African city of Lagos, Nigeria has killed all 153 onboard and killed 10 people on the ground this weekend. The pilot of the Dana Air plane radioed that the ... 
LIVING FAITHAre Comic Books Marketing Homosexuality to Children? A Troubling Sign of the Timesby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Kafka had it right when he pointed out that deviant activity that is accepted eventually becomes mainstream and normalized. Consider his parable: Leopards break into the temple and drink the ... 
MOVIES'White' overtakes 'Black' at the nation's box officesby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)As the "Harry Potter" franchise so amply proved, the world loves a good fairy tale. "Snow White and the Huntsman," a darker and more violent rendering of the classic storybook saga pushed "Men in ...
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSLawsuit: Losses at Merrill Lynch were withheld before B of A dealby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)It has come to light that shortly before Bank of America shareholders approved the bank's $50 billion purchase of Merrill Lynch in December of 2008, that top bank executives were aware that ... 
U.S.Denver LE - Occupy Denver joins with local students to support Quebecby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)This Friday, Occupy Denver will be joining with student protest groups Occupy Auraria, Occupy DU, and Political Active Ztudents (PAZ) to rally in support of the over 3-month-long student strike ... 
U.S.San Fernando LE - High school attempts to go beyond teaching to the testby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)There has been a continuing debate in education between linking a teacher's job security to their student's overall academic performance. 
EUROPEAncient shipwrecks found off island challenges historical assumptions of Roman navyby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The discovery of two Roman-era shipwrecks in deep water off a western Greek island is challenging the conventional theory that ancient ships stayed close to coastal routes rather than risking the ... 
LIVING FAITHSan Gabriel LE - High school students receive scholarshipsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)On Thursday, thirteen students from the Pasadena Unified School District were awarded scholarships from El Centro de Accion Social, which is the Pasadena-based social services organization. 
MOVIESCatholic Bishops Offer High Praise About 'For Greater Glory'by The Maximus Group"To describe this film as stirring or powerful would do it a disservice," said Most Rev. Charles J. Chaput, Archbishop of Philadelphia. "FOR GREATER GLORY is much more than an exercise in piety; it's ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSIs China attacking USA? Investment in American industry may come to naughtby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)American manufacturing is now staring at the oncoming threat of a global economic slowdown, after investing hundreds of thousands of dollars in high tech equipment; Drew Greenblatt's ... 
LOCAL NEWSDenver LE - University of Colardo - Denver creates trading floor to train studentsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A new business center at the University of Colorado-Denver is devoted to giving students a hands-on education in commodities through a trading floor that is the only one of its kind in the entire world. 
U.S.Outbursts, surly silence from 9/11 defendants in courtroomby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Five suspects believed responsible for initiating the 9/11 terrorist attacks made one of their first public appearances in five years in court at Guantanamo Bay. The courtroom was bathed in surly ... 
EUROPESocialist François Hollande elected president of Franceby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)In France, left-wing candidate François Hollande has defeated incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy in the weekend's runoff. Hollande has become the first Socialist to win a presidential election since ... 
MARRIAGE & FAMILYGay marriage taking over the coasts, threatens heartlandby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The fringes of the nation are where gay marriage is most likely to gain legislative acceptance. However, middle America remains firmly against the erosion of the sacred institution. A new map ... 
CELEBRITYGeorge Lindsey, Goober on 'The Andy Griffith Show,' dies at 83by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)George Lindsey, who starred as Goober on "The Andy Griffith Show," has died at the golden age of 83 on early Sunday morning. 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSJapan to overtake China when it comes to buying U.S. debtby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Japan suffered more than any nation had a right to bear last year, when a 9.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Japan last March and sent a tsunami crashing into the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear ... 
LOCAL NEWSDenver LE - Fighting to keep homeless shelter openby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Roughly 200 homeless-shelter beds in Denver that were scheduled to close will remain open due to a proposal to ban urban camping. 
U.S.Ashley Judd Video Mocks Abortion, Santorum: Women of Virtue Neededby Jennifer HartlineThe stars of the "choice" universe have gone way beyond their worn-out euphemisms and are now embracing shameless mockery. Ashley Judd and crew have made a video that mocks the ... 
ASIA PACIFICPapua New Guinea schoolgirls face sexual harassmentby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The Pacific Island nation of Papua New Guinea is applying itself towards greater gender equality, and creating more opportunities for women and girls. Literacy and education are a way to achieve ... 
LIVING FAITHThe Old, Old, Story: Fr Dwight Longenecker on Authentic Evangelizationby Fr. Dwight LongeneckerThrough video, radio, internet, blogs, e-books and publishing on demand the world is opening up to the proclamation of the gospel as never before. What is needed now is an army of enthusiastic, ... 
U.S.The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis Comes to the Stage in Norfolk, Virginiaby Deacon Keith FournierMax McLean told me he was convinced that this CS Lewis masterpiece was "so brilliant and so consistent" in presenting a "morally inverted universe" that he knew it had to performed ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSConsumer spending softens economic slowdownby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A rise in consumer spending has softened the blow of a slowing U.S. economy in the first quarter of 2012. The Commerce Department reported this week that gross domestic product expanded at an ... 
LOCAL NEWSDenver LE - Denver Broncos to use Apple's iPad as playbook for next seasonby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The 120 players, coaches, and other staff of the NFL Denver Broncos will each have an Apple iPad to use as a digital playbook for the 2012 season. 
U.S.Eight U.S. troops die after sampling Afghanistan's deadliest crop, Opiumby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Afghanistan is notorious for producing the deadly poppy that produces opiates that are turned into illicit drugs such as heroin and morphine. Now, some U.S. troops have paid a high price for ... 
LIVING FAITHVatican Congregation for the Clergy: God Stands Before Us and Invites Us to Touch Himby Congregation for the ClergyGod stands before us and invites us to touch Him. God does not set conditions for us; He does not call for a special 'work' or a special 'space' in order for us to meet Him. Rather God ... 
AFRICASudanese aircraft pummel South Sudanby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Tensions between the two neighboring African nations of Sudan and South Sudan have reached a broiling point as Sudanese aircraft have renewed bombings across the border. Targets across Unity ... 
TVActor who played TV vampire 'Barnabas Collins' diesby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The mythical blood-sucking vampire is supposed to be immortal. It still came as a bit of a shock to learn that TV vampire Jonathan Frid, who played Barnabas Collins on the Gothic soap opera "Dark ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSU.S. Airways moves to merge with American Airlinesby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)U.S. Airways has filed papers to begin a merger with American Airlines. U.S. Airways CEO Doug Parker is quick to say that an earlier report that said an agreement between the two airlines had ... 
LOCAL NEWSDenver LE - Artist creates portrait of George Zimmermanby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A Colorado artist created a portrait of George Zimmerman, the man charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Florida. 
U.S.Farrakhan speech - Jesus was black, Mary was Egyptian, and brothers ain't shooting no blanks.by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Louis Farrakhan, leader of the Nation of Islam, has captured attention once again with fresh racist rhetoric. In an inflammatory speech delivered at Jefferson Street Missionary Baptist Church in ... 
EUROPEHAPPY BIRTHDAY to you POPE BENEDICT!by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)HAPPY BIRTHDAY BENEDICT! Today is Pope Benedict XVI's 85th birthday. Thursday will also mark the seventh anniversary of his election to the papacy. 
LIVING FAITHDivine Mercy: The Happy Priest Reflects on the Wounds of Jesus and Our Woundsby Fr. James FarfagliaMany call Thomas the doubting Thomas. All of the Apostles doubted. All of the Apostles ran away and abandoned Jesus. In reality, he is not the doubting ... 
MUSICBee Gee Robin Gibb in coma, reported near deathby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Bee Gee Robin Gibb is in a coma, after battling pneumonia. His family are keeping a close vigil on the musician, who is reported near death. Gibb is reportedly in a private hospital in London. 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSUS economy, two out of three ain't bad?by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Claims for jobless benefits are on the rise while the trade deficit has decreased and inflation has remained flat. That's good news for most in two out of three economic reports released by the ... 
LOCAL NEWSNew CHL hockey team to be unveiled tomorrowby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Starting at 1 p.m. tomorrow at the Denver Coliseum, a brand new hockey team for the city will be revealed. 
U.S.The Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter Keeps Busy During Holy Week and Easterby Randy Sly"The journey to full communion, for both individuals and groups of the Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter, seems not to be unlike [the journey of Moses and the Chosen People in their journey ... 
EUROPEPope calls for end of violence in Syria in Easter messageby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Pope Benedict XVI in his Easter message called for an end to violence in Syria. He also called for a renewed peace effort in the Middle East. The pope delivered his annual Easter Mass message ... 
LIVING FAITHArchbishop Dolan - Obama policy 'intruding into the life of faith.'by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Cardinal Timothy Dolan boldly stated that Obama's contraception policy is "intruding into the life of faith," during an interview on CBS News' Face The Nation. 
CELEBRITY60 Minutes' Mike Wallace dies at 93by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)"I've often replied, when asked, 'I'll retire when my toes turn up,'" 60 Minutes' fiercely tenacious newsman Mike Wallace once declared. "Well, they're just beginning to curl a little, which ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSGeithner acknowledges runaway federal spending is a problemby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Treasure Secretary Timothy Geithner is calling the government's long-term fiscal commitments "unsustainable" and is calling for the government to take a balanced approach to addressing the issue. 
LOCAL NEWSColorado energy company to pay fines for air quality violationsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A Colorado energy company has settled to pay more than $2 million in fines for air quality violations. 
U.S.President Obama Makes Video Vowing to Protect Planned Parenthoodby Jennifer HartlineOur current President has made his position crystal clear and has demonstrated time and time again that he will always defend Planned Parenthood; he will always defend abortion-on-demand, without ... 
AFRICAEgypt's Muslim Brotherhood to field own presidential candidateby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood has announced that it will field its own presidential candidate. The announcement reverses an earlier decision. The ultra-conservative Muslim Brotherhood is already in ... 
HOME & FOODAntioxidants - Popcorn is good for you!by Taylor WilkersonPopcorn is one of the top guilty food pleasures today and is, for most people, the highlight of going to the movie theater. As soon as the tickets are bought, moviegoers make a bee-line for the ... 
MOVIESOCTOBER BABY: A Box Office Winner is BornOCTOBER BABY had the third highest per-screen average and closed at No. 8 in the nation for its opening weekend competing against The Hunger Games - one of the most successful Hollywood blockbuster ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSParty's over for tribal casino in Connecticutby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Times once ran high for the Pequot tribe in Connecticut. Establishing the Foxwoods Casino on their tiny patch of reservation, tribesmen prospered, many earning an annual income of $100,000. This ... 
LOCAL NEWSMarch to protest the death of Trayvon Martin.by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A march will be presented at Civic Center Park, to protest the death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. Martin was shot to death in Florida on Feb. 26. 
U.S.A happy story of redemption - Modern Jean Valjean has day in courtby Marshall Connolly (Catholic Online)A California judge has sentenced a man who fired two shots at police officers to one year in county jail and probation; this after the man skipped bail and fled to Africa. Prosecutors had asked for a ... 
EUROPESpanish teenager who tried to flee prostitution marked with degrading 'barcode' tattooby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Prostitution is the degrading practice of a human being offering sexual services for money. Many young women and girls with no place to go around the world are often forced into prostitution in ... 
LIVING FAITHCatholic Online iReport - Allentown, PA rallies for Religious Freedomby Carolee Gifford (NEWS CONSORTIUM)"It's terrible! It has to be rescinded!" said Sister Josanne Huber, M.S.C., commenting on the healthcare mandate thousands and thousands protested at noon, Friday, at federal buildings all over ... 
U.S.Muslim 'marriage manual' offers tips on wife beatingby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A book entitled "A Gift for the Muslim Couple" is a purported marriage manual that offers helpful advice on wife beating. Within the book's opening pages, there is a passage that reads that "it ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSDartmouth president named as surprise choice to lead World Bankby Greg GoodsellUnited States President Barack Obama has named the president of Dartmouth College, Jim Yong Kim as its nominee to lead the World Bank. Kim has now become the frontrunner to lead the multinational ... 
LOCAL NEWSArguments to oppose Colorado's concealed firearm lawby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Going before a federal appeals court is a challenge to Colorado's law that allows concealed gun permits for residents only. 
U.S.United for Religious Freedom: US Bishops Unified Statementby Catholic OnlineMost importantly of all, we call upon the Catholic faithful, and all people of faith, throughout our country to join us in prayer and penance for our leaders and for the complete protection of our ... 
EUROPEGun used in French school shooting was used in previous attacksby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The gun used to kill four people at the Ozar Hatorah School in Toulouse, France was used previously in attacks against French paratroopers last week, authorities say. The gunman opened fire upon ... 
AMERICASBishop Gerald Kicanas on the Papal Visit - Reaching out to our Cuban Neighborsby Bishop Gerald Kicanas, Chair, Catholic Relief Services’ Board of DirectorsLater this month, I have the privilege of traveling with several other brother bishops from the United States to join our Holy Father on his visit to Cuba. Pope Benedict XVI follows in the footsteps ... 
U.S.Book Review: 'Indivisible' is a Book for Our Time and A Call to Christian Collaborationby Randy Sly"I read this book from cover to cover, in one sitting, in awe of what God was up to in these pages. INDIVISIBLE builds a sure bridge of faith and reason over which our country can walk, from our ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSApple to put billions in money to workby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Following their massive iPod, iPhone, iPad and Macintosh sales, Apple has announced plans for much of the $97.6 billion in cash it has since accumulated. Apple said it would begin giving ... 
LOCAL NEWSOverdose reporting proposal cleared by Colorado Legislatureby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Colorado Legislature has cleared a proposal that encourages drug users to report overdoses. 
U.S.Anti-Christian Attacks Continue: More Mindless Hate Mongering in the Mediaby Michael TerheydenAccording to Larry Doyle of The Huffington Post, the Catholic Church conducts barbaric rituals; its priests wear black robes and cast spells; its devotees eat Jesus meat in a cannibalistic ... 
ASIA PACIFICU.S. soldier goes on shooting spree, kills 16 Afghansby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Sixteen Afghan civilians have been shot dead in their homes by a US soldier in a pre-dawn attack. The victims include three women and nine children. Afghan President Hamid Karzai has vociferously ... 
HOME & FOODThe disgusting product you're inadvertently feeding your kidsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Kids who turn their noses up at the school lunch may actually have a good reason why. Despite every assurance that school lunches are as nutritious and healthy as possible for our kids, school ... 
MOVIESFilmmakers of the world turn their camera towards the Arab Springby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Journalists of the world have all risen to the challenge to document a way of life in a part of the world that is being irrevocably changed. While some feel the Arab Spring has turned into a ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSMore and more U.S. church buildings being foreclosed uponby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Banks are now foreclosing on more and more U.S. churches in record numbers. Lenders are increasingly losing patience with religious facilities that have defaulted on their mortgages. The recent ... 
LOCAL NEWSSupreme Court in favor of students carrying licensed concealed weaponsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The Colorado Supreme Court eliminated the University of Colorado's campus gun ban, saying that the CU Board of Regents went to far in blocking students from carrying licensed weapons that are concealed. 
U.S.The high stakes of the Obama Netanyahu talksby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The near-term fate of Iran's nuclear sites may hang on the results of talks taking place now at the White House. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting with President Barack Obama as ... 
ASIA PACIFICSuicides among young females epidemic in Kashmirby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Suicide rates in Kashmir were negligible before the insurgency of 1989. Since then, there has been a very noticeable uptick in suicides in the past 21 years. Researchers at Kashmir's sole ... 
LIVING FAITHCatholic Social Doctrine: A Reflection on the Kingdom of God and His Christby Andrew M. Greenwell, Esq.The Kingdom of God is a strange kingdom whose king finds his earthly manifestation not on a throne, with gold crown, and lush raiment. What kind of king is it ...
MOVIESFilmmakers of the world turn their camera towards the Arab Springby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Journalists of the world have all risen to the challenge to document a way of life in a part of the world that is being irrevocably changed. While some feel the Arab Spring has turned into a ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSOne in four homes was in foreclosure, RealtyTrac saysby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)As a reminder of the bleak U.S. housing market, RealtyTrac reports that homes in some stage of foreclosure accounted for nearly one in four homes sales during the fourth quarter. 
LOCAL NEWSColorado requesting roadless ruleby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)According to the Denver Post, the Obama Administration will decide in March between a state rule and a national rule. 
LOCAL NEWSMarijuana dispensaries to move away from schools or close downby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)About two dozen marijuana dispensaries are being warned to moved or be closed down by the top federal lawyer in Colorado. 
U.S.What's Really Despicable? Rick Ungar, Obamacare, and Rick Santorumby Jennifer HartlineLast week Forbes' contributor Rick Ungar indignantly labeled Rick Santorum a "despicable human being" for saying that Obamacare will result in rationed care based on usefulness and not on the dignity ... 
MIDDLE EASTSyrian activist tells NBC News of torture, deprivationby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)In a harrowing interview with NBC News, an anti-Syrian government activist told of the weeks he spent in torture chamber. A merchant from Jisr al-Shughour in Syria's northern Idlib, 25-year-old ... 
MARRIAGE & FAMILYHomosexual and Lesbian Relationships as Marriage in Maryland?by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Homosexual and Lesbian unions are on the road to being given the legal equivalency of marriage in the State of Maryland after the legislature gave its final approval to a bill. It ... 
MOVIESACT OF VALOR - The Directors Speak Outby Mike ParkerWhat went into creating the newly release film, "Act of Valor?" Veteran writer and film critic Mike Parker talks with the movie's co-directors Mike "Mouse" McCoy and Scott Waugh. 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSApple tops in retail per square footby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)According to research company RetailSails, Apple is head and shoulders above all other physical, brick-and-mortar stores - per square feet. The company judges the health of a store is annual ... 
U.S.'American Humanist Association' sets up scholarship fund for atheist studentby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A high school student who voiced her opposition to a banner at her Rhode Island high school now has a Web site dedicated to raising money for her college. Sixteen-year-old Jessica Ahlquist said ... 
AFRICAHIV diagnosis for infants to be made available in rural Kenyaby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Students at Kenya's Strathmore University since 2001 have been developing and refining software for infant HIV diagnosis. The software has been implemented in 75 health center in the must rural ... 
HOME & FOODOverweight and unhappy? Here's a good reason why...by Marshall Connolly (Catholic Online)One in five American breakfasts now come from McDonald's. Half of all meals are eaten outside of the home, and nearly all family meals are consumed with each member of the household eating a ... 
MUSICPaul McCartney gets star on Hollywood's Walk of Fameby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)All things come to those who wait. Paul McCartney, one of two surviving members of the Fab Four has finally been blessed with his own star along the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Several hundred ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSGeneral Motors reports record profits, but much work remains to be doneby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)General Motors posted flat fourth-quarter income this week but still managed to haul in $7.6 billion worth in profits last year, up 62 percent from the prior year. The fourth quarter is the ... 
LOCAL NEWSDenver among the top for IT jobsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Denver ranks among the top for tech jobs. 
U.S.I Choose No Contraception, so Why am I Paying For It? This is Really a Mandate Against Lifeby Jennifer HartlineCaring for a pregnant woman is expensive. Caring for children is even more expensive. Preventing their existence is cheap. Destroying them in the womb is a money-saving act in the ... 
AMERICASMystery illness killing thousands of Latin Americans, spreading fastby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A silent, mysterious killer that has already claimed tens of thousands of lives in the past decade is stalking the manual laborers of Central America. At least one in four Central American men are ... 
MARRIAGE & FAMILYAbp. Dolan: Obama needs to 'back out of intruding into the internal life of a church'by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Cardinal-designate Timothy Dolan came to the South Bronx to bless a library. He offered no blessings for President Barack Obama, who wants Catholic institutions to pay for birth control, the ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS49 states accept $25 billion foreclosure-abuse settlementby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Forty-nine states have accepted a $25 billion foreclosure-abuse settlement with the five largest mortgage lenders. While coming as welcome news to many, primarily those "underwater" in their ...
MARRIAGE & FAMILYAbp. Dolan: Obama needs to 'back out of intruding into the internal life of a church'by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Cardinal-designate Timothy Dolan came to the South Bronx to bless a library. He offered no blessings for President Barack Obama, who wants Catholic institutions to pay for birth control, the ... 
LOCAL NEWSEnforced snow shoveling ruleby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)On Monday, city inspectors will be out in business districts to make sure areas with heavy traffic flow are shoveled. 
U.S.Doug Kmiec Writes President Obama: 'Friendship Will Not Permit Me to Disregard Duty to Faith and Country'by Deacon Keith A. FournierDoug Kmiec convinced many Catholics to elect President Barack Obama and received an ambassadorship to Malta. He also became a lightning rod in the Catholic community and beyond. I have not heard ... 
MIDDLE EASTDouble veto from Russia, China sink Syrian sanctionsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)An effort from the United nations Security Council to slap Syria with sanctions collapsed amidst bad feelings when both Russia and Chine rejected the proposals with a double veto. The breakdown ... 
LIVING FAITHThe Happy Priest: Jesus Gives Meaning to Human Sufferingby Fr. James FarfagliaJesus does not take away human suffering; rather he transforms it and gives it new meaning. In his book Compassion, Henri Nouwen, no stranger to sorrow and pain, expresses this idea with ... 
MUSIC'Soul Train's' Don Cornelius commits suicide with self-inflicted gunshot woundby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Don Cornelius, the creator and host of the long-running TV dance show "Soul Train," apparently committed suicide by way of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Cornelius, 75 was discovered at ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSNew Sony CEO pledges combackby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)When Kazuo Hirai, who at 51 is Sony's youngest chief executive, takes over in April from Howard Stringer, he has some daunting tasks in order to bring the company up to speed. Japan's ailing ... 
LOCAL NEWSEnglish Language Academy increases diversity at UC Denverby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The University of Colorado Denver launched an English language academy that is meant to gain more diversity in student population and to support international students. Starting last week, the ... 
U.S.'Joe Kennedy helped his son,' Gingrich funder saysby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Billionaire casino mogul Sheldon Adelson who is bankrolling Newt Gingrich's super PAC to the tune of $10 million, says he isn't trying to "buy" a presidency. Adelson says he's just following in ... 
EUROPEPortugal's black market goes mainstreamby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)It's tough times for businesses in Portugal. As the government struggles to keep its economy afloat, it has raised taxes and imposed austerity measures that have hit the middle and lower classes very ... 
LIVING FAITHCatholic Social Teaching: The Recovery of Leisure and the Concept of Total Workby Andrew M. Greenwell, Esq.The Compendium teaches that, as the untiring God rested after creating the world, so men and women who are created in His image (but who tire) must ... 
CELEBRITY'Sweathog' Robert Hegyes dies from heart attackby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Long before Bart Simpson, the "sweathogs" on TV's "Welcome Back Kotter" were under-acheivers, and proud of it ma-an. That Seventies TV show focused on a class of likable would-be dropouts in an ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSAmerican economy enjoys modest growthby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The U.S. economy ended a disappointing year with only modestly stronger growth. 2011 was still far less than what was hoped for by many analysts. The nation's gross domestic product, or GDP, the ... 
U.S.Former colleagues give Herman Cain highest marksby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Former colleagues of Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain who worked with him while he served in an honorary capacity with the Federal Reserve, give him very high marks. 
LOCAL NEWSGE to bring more jobs to Coloradoby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Governor John Hickenlooper announced Thursday that General Electric is going to build a $300 million solar panel plant in Colorado. 
U.S.Labor unions to join Occupy Wall Streetby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Multiple labor unions have endorsed the two-week old Occupy Wall Street movement and plan to join the protesters in New York on Wednesday. 
U.S.US Bishops Defend the Freedom of Religion in the Face of Growing Threatsby USCCBUS Catholic Bishops have taken a strong action to teach and shape public policy in the face of accelerating threats against religious freedom. Archbishop Timothy Dolan named Bishop William ... 
HEALTHOn the bright side: Less drinking money, less DUIsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Here's a new way at looking at things. There's little good to be had with the U.S. economic downturn - with the exception that with less discretionary money, far fewer people are getting drunk ... 
LOCAL NEWSSecretary of State sues to stop ballotsby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Denver's top election official, Deborah Johnson, says it is her duty to mail ballots for November's election to every voter including those who have not voted in recent elections. However, Colorado ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSBank of America has declared war--on Americaby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Bank of America has lost money from a cap on fees that they can charge retailers. Now they're coming after you to make up the difference. 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSJobless claims fall - but U.S. not out of the woods yetby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)There was a substantial drop-off in jobless claims in the U.S. last week -- claims tumbled to 391,000, down 37,000 from a revised 428,000 in the previous week and below the key 400,000 mark. ... 
U.S.Scientists discover world with two suns, like 'Star Wars'by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)In the original 1977 "Star Wars," Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) looks across the horizon of his native world Tatooine to see two suns setting. A classic scene accomplished with a simple double ... 
U.S.Seed of the US Ordinariate Begins to Sprout: Here Come those Groups of Anglicansby Deacon Keith FournierInto a world that is fractured, divided, wounded, filled with "sides" and "camps" at enmity with one another, the Church is called to proclaim, by both word and deed, the unifying love of a living ... 
U.S.Full Tilt Poker busted--for bluffing playersby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)On Tuesday, federal prosecutors accused the executives of Full Tilt Poker, an online poker site, of running a Ponzi scheme and stealing more than $440 million in gambler's winnings. They allege the ... 
U.S.On the Road to 2012: An Exclusive Interview with Karen Santorumby Jennifer HartlineKaren Santorum is warm, gracious, completely genuine, down-to-earth, immensely likable, and filled with a spirit of love. She and her husband, Senator Rick Santorum, both possess the inner ... 
AFRICAKhadafi loyalist strongholds mount strong defenseby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Anti-Khadafi rebels have bombarded the loyalist strongholds of Bani Walid and Sirte in what is seen as the final military move against the Khadafi regime. However, die-hard loyalists aren't going ... 
HEALTHWomen's cancer: Like six jumbo jets crashing every dayby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Cancer may be killing more women in developing countries than childbirth. A new study shows that while childbirth is becoming safer, cancer is spreading among women, especially breast and cervical ... 
HEALTHCDC officials warn parents to get flu shots for childrenby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns parents to vaccinate their children against the flu. The report shows that of the 115 children who died of flu-related ... 
MOVIESThe Spiritual Warfare of a Hollywood Directorby Stanley D. Williams, Ph.D."I always intended the title, WARRIOR, to be about spiritual warfare, and warrior lives outside of the cage. The intention of the title was never about guys ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSLenders speeding up foreclosures after year of delaysby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)After delays, appeals and sob stories, mortgage lenders sent out default notices to delinquent U.S. homeowners a whopping 33 percent in August. Those figures were considerably higher than the ones in ... |
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