Deacons and lectors can give validly and licitly only those blessings expressly allowed by law. 2. Both constitutive and invocative blessings are invalid if the forms prescribed by the Church are ...

Pope Francis has decided the next world Synod of Bishops at the Vatican, which will take place in October 2022, will have the theme: "For a synodal church: Communion, participation and mission." ...

In fact, according to a copy of the draft obtained by the Register, there was no mention of the possibility of women deacons at all. The language’s last-minute insertion may be an indication of ...

Fr. Barry Stechschulte starts new role as priest in rural churches north of Dayton Oct. 14, while Deacon Marty Brown is on leave of absence MASON, Ohio — Father Barry Stechschulte is set to ...

Deacon Anthony Liguori Jr. is used to new parishioners gawking at him. But he doesn't mind. He realizes that when people meet a clergyman for the first time, they're not expecting a jet-black ...

So it’s refreshing when we see the son of an A-list actor thriving as a young adult. Enter Deacon Phillippe, who accompanied his mom, Reese Witherspoon, on a mother-son date Tuesday night.

Samantha is a writer based in Los Angeles. Television is her one true love, and she tweets about it. A lot. Sometimes, you just need your brother. And sometimes, somebody else calls your brother ...

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons came to Birmingham to make the return leg of a home-and-home exhibition series. The Crimson Tide picked up right where they left off last season with an impressive ...

Cardinal Fernández surprised the synod session that day when he announced that the study group had shifted its focus from the question of women deacons, which it had been tasked to address after ...

based Jennie Stuart Health officials cited for pursuing a merger with Evansville, Ind.-based Deaconess Health System, WHOP reported Oct. 30. Jennie Stuart signed a non-binding letter of intent to ...

In addition to the interceptions, the Demon Deacons gave up more than 500 yards of offense. “You know, the key in all these games is staying in it and not beating yourself,” Wake Forest coach ...