By Nancy Frazier O’Brien Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — The names on the ballot may change from one election to another, but the guidelines for what tax-exempt religious organizations can and cannot do in a political campaign remain basically unchanged. “The law says that organizations exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of [...]
Archive for November, 2011
Youth from across the country and all over the Diocese of Beaumont converged on Indianapolis Nov. 17 for the opening of the 2011 National Catholic Youth Conference. “When I look out here I see a promise and hope for tomorrow in the faces I see out here today. We are here and we are called [...]
By Catholic News Service BALTIMORE (CNS) — During their annual three-day fall assembly in Baltimore, the U.S. bishops’ discussed threats to religious liberty, efforts to support traditional marriage and the need to keep a close eye on health care issues. They also were updated on the Roman Missal translation and the new U.S. ordinariate to [...]
By Mark Zimmermann Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — Maryland’s Catholic bishops issued a statement Nov. 9 urging Catholics and all people of good will to safeguard and defend religious freedom in the state regarded as the birthplace of religious liberty in the United States. “Efforts to restrict the rights of individuals and institutions because [...]
Benefiting Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas and honoring Kevin and Jill Roy
A local parish honored its patron saint over the weekend and kicked off a month long celebration. The feast of St. Martin de Porres was celebrated at St. Martin de Porres, Cheek, Nov. 5 as well as the beginning of National Black Catholic History Month. Bishop Curtis Guillory, SVD, celebrated Mass with those in attendance [...]
A familiar landmark in Beaumont celebrated a milestone Nov. 6 as St. Anne Parish turned 75 years old. Bishop Curtis Guillory, SVD, celebrated Mass with parishioners and fellow priests. “St. Anne has such a rich and interesting history. I encourage all of you to read up on it so that you may feel a greater [...]
The evangelization committee at Sacred Heart-St. Mary, Port Arthur honored parishioners who have been members of the parish for 65 or more years Nov. 6. Missionary of St. Paul Father Charles Atuah thanked the parishioners for their continued service to the parish and offered them a blessing. The festivities continued in the parish hall after [...]
By Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — The U.S. bishops have urged the Senate Judiciary Committee not to repeal the federal Defense of Marriage Act, known as DOMA, calling it important for human rights and the common good. “DOMA advances the common good in a manner consistent with the human dignity of all persons,” Bishop [...]
St. Anne Catholic School, Beaumont, held its annual Halloween Carnival Oct. 29. In lieu of an admission fee, canned goods were collected for Some Other Place. There were more than 35 games, activities and food booths as well as a petting zoo.
