Catholic News You Need to Know Today - Friday, October 24, 2014

“Seeking the common good and avoiding polarization in Catholic media”, The Pilot/CNS

Pope Francis’ call to Christians to examine and reconsider the way they treat others brings challenges for Catholic publications in combatting polarization within the church, said a panel of editors and publishers Oct. 16.

In a forum at Georgetown University, the struggles of “Seeking the Common Good in a Time of Polarization,” as the program was titled, were identified by representatives of Catholic newspapers and magazines as coming from their usual supporters as well as their usual critics.

“Bishop Boles laid to rest”, The Pilot

Bishops, priests, friends and family gathered at St. Paul’s Parish in Cambridge, Oct. 16, as the Archdiocese of Boston commended the spirit of retired Boston auxiliary Bishop John P. Boles to his final repose in Jesus Christ.

Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, who celebrated the Mass of the Resurrection, and Bishop Emeritus of Manchester John B. McCormack, who gave the homily, processed into the church alongside auxiliary bishops of Boston, the Bishop of Portland Robert P. Deeley, and 63 priests.

“Amid insurgency, Iraqi priest is guardian angel of ancient manuscripts”, Catholic News Service

Just as the so-called Monuments Men salvaged European masterpieces stolen by Nazi forces during World War II, a Dominican priest is protecting priceless manuscripts from falling into the hands of rampaging militants in northern Iraq.

Though operating on a much smaller scale, Dominican Father Najeeb Michaeel and the ancient manuscript collections in his care still face a very real threat.

“Hundreds flock to US shrine to celebrate first feast of St John Paul II”, Catholic News Agency

Hundreds of pilgrims and faithful from all states of life flocked to Washington, D.C.’s St. John Paul II Shrine on Wednesday to celebrate the late Pope and recently canonized saint’s first universal feast day.

“To be able to celebrate in the presence of a saint on their first feast day, I think is just a point of great grace for the local Church and all the pilgrims that come here,” said Fr. Jonathan Kalisch, O.P, chaplain of the Saint John Paul II National Shrine, to CNA Oct. 22.