By Sarah Simpson | Manager, Donor Relations and Communications, Catholic Charities of St. Louis There is no greater tragedy than the loss of a child. The entire nation watched as our community mourned the death of Jamyla Bolden, shot in her home in Ferguson while doing her homework. In an instant, Read More
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Archbishop Carlson: Mass for Peace and Justice
Archbishop Robert Carlson delivered the following homily at a Mass for Peace and Justice at the Cathedral Basilica on August 9th, 2015, to commemorate the beginning of the events we call “Ferguson” with the death of Michael Brown. During the Mass, members of the newly-established Peace and Justice Commission of Read More
Young journalists and emerging technology broaden our audience
Technology brings opportunity to challenges. With the right attitude and skills, these challenges bring rewards. The final Faith in Ferguson prayer service Wednesday was such a situation. The St. Louis Review goes to press on Wednesday and the pages are to be sent to the printer by 5:30 p.m. The Read More
Forge ahead even if you fall flat
SHREWSBURY • The question has been raised: What in the world does a flat tire have to do with a prayer service? First, consider the phrase “in the world.” Despite asking a question, the inquisitor already has an answer, with “in the world” presupposing that a flat has nothing Read More
Journalism as evangelization
This week, St. Louisans no doubt have been paying close attention to the civil unrest in Ferguson, where people are protesting the shooting of an unarmed 18-year-old by police. Some of the protestors became rioters. Stores were looted, one was burned. Police used teargas and rubber bullets. As a journalist, Read More