Author Archives: Julie Asher

Away in a manger at a church in Queens

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Julie Asher

Just a month ago the story of a newborn being left in the Nativity scene at a Catholic church in the Diocese of Brooklyn, New York, made headlines on the diocese’s NET TV and across the country, if not the … Continue reading →

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Armenian-Americans grateful for pope’s words about genocide

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Julie Asher

Among the huge crowds that gathered during Pope Francis’ trip to the United States in September, Armenian-Americans had a presence in all three cities on his itinerary — and it was to thank him for earlier this year recognizing the … Continue reading →

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‘Body surfing’ to see the pope

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Julie Asher

One in a series. Catholic News Service Rome bureau staffers always get to cover papal trips, yet, as Pope Francis’ visit approached, we in Washington began thinking about our favorite moments of when we got to cover popes. No one … Continue reading →

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Independence Day Mass closes Fortnight for Freedom

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Julie Asher

Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington was the main celebrant of the July 4 Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington to mark the close of the U.S. bishops’ Fortnight for Freedom, an … Continue reading →

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Seeing life behind the door at convents, monasteries

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Julie Asher

To help lay Catholics gain a deeper understanding of religious life, priests, brothers and women religious across the U.S. opened their convents, monasteries, abbeys and religious houses to the public a week ago. More than 150 communities welcomed visitors Feb. … Continue reading →

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Convent in Phoenix offering lodging for Super Bowl fans

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Julie Asher

“A feeling of home, plus the amenities of a hotel … Benedictine hospitality awaits you in the desert!” That’s the welcoming message on the website of Our Lady of Guadalupe Monastery in Phoenix. The sisters’ decision to rent out some … Continue reading →

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Veterans’ service honored with parades, concerts — and prayer

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Julie Asher

  Today, on Veterans Day, our nation’s 19.6 million veterans will be honored with numerous concerts, including one in Washington this evening, as well as many parades and picnics. Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services suggests … Continue reading →

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New Connecticut bishop plans to ‘repurpose’ residence

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Julie Asher

When he was installed as head of the Diocese of Bridgeport, Connecticut, just a year ago, and Bishop Frank J. Caggiano urged his new flock to be builders of spiritual bridges. He used a famous image of his hometown — … Continue reading →

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9/11 ‘can’t become just another day as the years pass’

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Julie Asher

This evening the “Tribute in Light” — two beams of light symbolizing the former twin towers of the World Trade Center — will illuminate the New York skyline as the city’s observance of the 13th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist … Continue reading →

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Walkers spent their summer taking pro-life message cross-country

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Julie Asher

This year’s Crossroads cross-country treks ended almost two weeks ago, but the participants who spent most of their summer walking from coast to coast on behalf of the pro-life movement hope their efforts will have a lasting impact. Last year … Continue reading →

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