site of the Jesuits’ International Center for Ignatian Spirituality Arturo Sosa, S.J. the superior general of the Society of Jesus, said in a press conference on April 10 that he supported the decision by Lourdes to cover up the Rupnik mosaics but added but it really depends on how much this harms someone [to see the artwork].” The Shrine of Fátima justified its decision to retain its Rupnik mosaics—which cover the apse of the Basilica of the Holy Trinity and feature prominently on the shrine’s iconic facade—on the grounds that the art transcends the artist Officials there stated that the mosaics “do not belong to the artist but to the church,” suggesting that once commissioned sacred art becomes separate from its creator Fátima claims to “categorically repudiate” the ex-Jesuit’s abuse and is removing images of his work from its promotional materials but that leaves the massive golden mosaics untouched and fully visible the sanctuary at Lourdes has determined that keeping Father Rupnik’s works would be “incompatible with its mission to welcome all people These divergent responses force us to confront a difficult question: Can we truly separate the art from the artist in sacred spaces designed for healing and encounter with the divine sacred spaces are already fraught with complexity They can be sites of both solace and retraumatization When I stand before the glittering Rupnik mosaics depicting Christ’s redemptive love knowing the creator’s hands violated sacred boundaries and trust the message I receive is clear: The institution’s commitment to beauty and prestige supersedes its commitment to those who have been harmed The argument that art transcends the artist fails to recognize the unique purpose of sacred spaces where controversial artists’ works might be displayed with appropriate context They communicate theological truths not only through their explicit imagery but through their implicit messages about what—and who—matters Last year, in discussing whether to maintain Rupnik works on public display, Paolo Ruffini, the prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication, said destroying art has not ever been a good choice.” This statement reveals a troubling pattern in institutional responses to abuse: the absorption of harm into institutional identity without full reckoning The approach at Lourdes, by contrast, recognizes that sacred spaces speak through more than just their explicit imagery. They speak also through institutional choices. So in July 2024, Bishop Jean-Marc Micas issued a statement that prioritized victims’ needs over artistic preservation care of the sick and injured people who need consolation and reparation must take first place,” Bishop Micas wrote “This is the specific grace of this Sanctuary: nothing should prevent them from responding to Our Lady’s message inviting them to come there on pilgrimage Because this has become impossible for many my personal opinion is that it would be better to remove these mosaics.” the bishop took an immediate step: The mosaics would no longer be illuminated during the evening candlelight processions This intermediate action acknowledged survivors’ pain while the sanctuary continued a careful discernment process that included but also experts specializing in sacred art people engaged in the prevention and fight against abuse By March 2025 the sanctuary had taken concrete action. “I felt, along with my colleagues, that a new symbolic step had to be taken to facilitate entry into the basilica for all those who are currently unable to cross the threshold. As a result, all the doors to the Basilica of [Our Lady of] the Rosary have been modified,” Bishop Micas explained in an interview referring to the aluminum panels now covering the Rupnik mosaics The art institute founded by Marko Rupnik has argued that removing his artwork represents a capitulation to “cancel culture.” This fundamentally misunderstands what we survivors seek We don’t ask for erasure but for acknowledgment—acknowledgment that harm occurred that it matters and that the institution will prioritize preventing further harm over preserving its aesthetic investments I felt deeply drawn to visit Lourdes—to experience the healing waters and connect with Bernadette’s story—yet found myself troubled and conflicted knowing that the Rupnik mosaics would dominate the basilica entrance Only after Bishop Micas released his July 2024 statement did I decide to make the pilgrimage His words affirming that victims’ ability to access the sanctuary “must take first place” created enough space for me to approach those sacred grounds Even the interim measure of no longer illuminating the mosaics during evening processions communicated that he understood that my pain mattered more than aesthetics If the Rupnik mosaics now belong to the church as the Shrine of Fátima officials have argued then the church bears responsibility for contextualizing them this requires prominent explanatory plaques acknowledging the artwork’s troubling provenance Better yet would be the creation of dedicated spaces within the shrine for education about abuse and healing funded by a percentage of pilgrimage revenue The decisions at Fátima and Lourdes reflect a broader struggle within the church: reconciling its commitment to beauty and tradition with its obligation to justice and healing we believe in both redemption and consequences in both the transcendent power of art and the concrete reality of harm What would a truly survivor-centered approach look like It would begin by consulting survivors rather than making decisions about them—precisely what Bishop Micas did by including victims on the discernment commission It would recognize that creating safe and healing spaces sometimes requires difficult sacrifices and decisions that might “encounter real opposition from some.” As I continue to navigate Catholic spaces as a survivor I watch closely how the institutional church handles these difficult decisions Each choice communicates something profound about what—and who—we truly value candidate and doctoral research fellow in the Diana R Garland School of Social Work at Baylor University where she specializes in research on abuse of women by members of the clergy She also consults with organizations that support abuse victims Password reset instructions will be sent to your registered email address As a frequent reader of our website, you know how important America’s voice is in the conversation about the church and the world. 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Please contact us at members@americamedia.org with any questions Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device a monthly series where Lang student Luna Dean talks with the New School’s talented and esteemed faculty to discuss their exciting projects professor of Fashion Design and Justice at Parsons School of Design.It’s not so much a question of what Lourdes Mendoza does A mentor and artist across many areas of her life Mendoza encourages her students and mentees to dream big Mendoza is a Parsons School of Design alumni where she is now an assistant professor of Fashion Design and Justice Mendoza was an experienced designer in the fashion industry ‘You know you really should teach,’” Mendoza told me when I sat down with her earlier this month to talk about her career and recent research project in Honduras.  while students were headed to their hometowns or staycations in the city to cram for midterms Mendoza was deep in the Honduran mountains on the Indigenous Lenca communities and their craftsmanship After spending many years as a professional in the fashion industry within New York City Mendoza realized it was finally time to give back to the place she’s originally from She has always gravitated towards the Indigenous communities in her home country because of their art and culture but especially because of the lack of attention they receive.  live primarily in the western mountainous regions of Honduras They face economic and environmental resource strain and inconsistent support from government agencies and other organizations “Maybe the first lady of the country for four years helped them and then there is nothing for ten years.”  Mendoza began her research last year by contacting the national public university in Honduras as well as the Honduran Institute of Anthropology She met with representatives from both institutions in May and August and began visiting the Lenca communities The journey to these mountainous communities was not easy and many of the communities lie at very high altitudes the communities made her feel welcome.  mostly because they do feel forgotten,” Mendoza said The communities Mendoza visited are in the states of Lempira while Lenca women mostly work in their homes Mendoza was particularly interested in the rich craftsmanship of the Lenca women who are known for their pottery and weaving as well as their leadership in their communities even though they kind of stand in the back I have seen them in their own private conversations and they’re really the ones that lead at the end of the day,” Mendoza said of the female leaders she encountered.  The eldest women in the community are not only experts in their craftsmanship but they also bear the responsibility of passing down this artistic knowledge Mendoza’s hopes are to help the Lenca people reach a wider audience and preserve their culture through their artistic work Aside from connecting the communities to organizations that can offer economic support Mendoza plans to create an artistic project to showcase the Lenca craftsmanship which is distinctive in its handcrafted technique reflecting centuries of artisanship in the region The end goal is to have a photography exhibition of Lenca pottery and publish an art book that can serve as both educational material in Honduras and a product for gift-giving abroad Mendoza knows she won’t be able to complete this project without help from her own community along the way She hopes to bring her project to The New School so she can share her research and the Lenca culture with students there are many things that students can learn from the Lenca community and their unique sense of craft especially those interested in textiles and art.  “What I’m finding out is that when I’m teaching fashion design students and the process of making I am actually really thinking about these ladies I’m really thinking about this community because I think that it’s the same process,” Mendoza said “… I’m saying a lot about craftsmanship how they’re structuring their craft of developing their designs And I do think it is because there’s a part of my brain that has been awakened just by simply talking to these ladies.” and authenticity that the Lenca have when it comes to their craft The communities have been perfecting pottery-making for centuries cultivating materials from the earth and passing down their techniques for generations One of the areas that Mendoza visited is known for using white clay while the others use red earthenware clay to make terracotta ceramics The Lenca specialize in a specific kind of pottery that uses special firing techniques which turn the clay black due to a reduction of oxygen They then decorate the ceramics with white motifs such as spirals and nature imagery Mendoza considered how to ensure that her project has long-lasting effects in the community unlike past assistance the Lenca have received from other organizations: “How do you make it so that it’s not a one-off?” Mendoza asked “Because that’s what happens with them people help them and then they don’t come back.”  the elder leaders spoke with Mendoza before she left ‘don’t forget us.’ So I’m learning that you cannot give up no matter what Mendoza wants to make sure she documents the reality of the Lenca women but also “present [it] in a way that is like Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Every fashion enthusiast knows that Fifth Avenue is one of the… a monthly series where Lang student Luna… What have you accomplished in the last 24 hours Lucy is the New School Free Press’ weekly advice column,… Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application With unwavering faith and a heart full of grace Lourdes lived a life rooted in devotion—to God and her presence a source of peace for all who knew her Lourdes leaves behind her beloved children and Lorenzo Miguel; her sisters, Susan and Maria Celiz; and countless friends and relatives whose lives were deeply touched by her kindness and unwavering spirit A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday Lourdes’ legacy lives on in the values she embodied: and her light continues to shine in each of us Please make your donations to:  St. Helena Catholic Church Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors CENTRAL VALLEY — Though leaning on a cane to help balance Jim Santoro's smile seemed permanent as his players were being presented their medals Tommy Simpson ambled forward on crutches to receive his encapsulated why Our Lady of Lourdes considered this championship its most fulfilling "This is the hardest road we've had," Santoro said Saturday "It's obviously been a challenge with my condition and then we've dealt with injuries and a losing streak Santoro survived a near-fatal sepsis infection last fall but serious complications of the illness have limited him physically and soon will require him to undergo surgery the assistant coaches have assumed more responsibilities and helped this boys basketball team navigate a difficult schedule despite being hampered by injuries limping to the line and ignoring the pain of a bothersome ankle sank eight free throws in the final minute as the top-seeded Warriors staved off a feisty Washingtonville to defend their Section 9 Class AA championship 'Broke the curse': New Paltz ends postseason frustration with dominating title win 'I cried': Marlboro upsets No. 1 Beacon to win girls basketball section title "This is definitely rewarding; it feels great," said Hart who led Lourdes to a title repeat for the first time in program history so to be able to come away with a championship means the world to us." Lourdes built a 17-point lead in the third quarter but second-seeded Washingtonville steadily chipped away and eventually tied it at 53 on Liam Ebert's steal and transition layup with 2:08 remaining and Kaden King's steal under the basket with 49 seconds left forced the Wizards to begin fouling to stop the clock "The time and effort these kids put into preparation is remarkable," Santoro said "They were in the gym at 9 o'clock (Friday) night getting shots up Then you see it pay off with those free throws at the end." The Warriors (16-5) advance to the regional final and will face Section 4's Binghamton next Saturday after losing superstar Patrick Faughnan to injury last season made an improbable run to the state semifinals "These guys have shown their resiliency over the years so I always trust that we're getting their best effort and they'll find a way to pull through," said Matt Covucci a longtime assistant coach who led the timeout huddles "Washingtonville made it tough with their presses but we were able to establish our inside game." said Santoro always has empowered the assistants and "given us autonomy," which helps ease the difficulty of this adjustment His skill level as a 6-foot-7 quasi-guard is an advantage against most opponents and that was utilized down the stretch as he attacked from the elbow and the baseline Austin Jorgensen had six points and excelled defensively locking up on the perimeter and bringing well-timed double teams in the paint including a 3-pointer two minutes in that gave Lourdes a 5-4 lead that wasn't relinquished until late Justin Jamison followed his block with a 3-pointer in a sequence that pushed the lead to 47-34 with 1:59 left in the third Lourdes' supporting cast helped compensate for the absence of Simpson a sharpshooter who typically shines in the clutch The senior rolled his ankle a minute into their semifinal last Thursday though he remains optimistic about an eventual return this postseason "We've got some dogs," Hart said of his teammates who also helped them rally from down 11 in a semifinal win over Cornwall The Warriors dropped three straight entering the playoffs but it was a loss in the Mid Hudson Athletic League tournament that Santoro called "a turning point" for them but Lourdes went down to the wire against a New Paltz squad that is among the best in the area but the players and coaches came away from that thinking we've got something.' It made us more confident." Jack Dellova scored 14 and Matt Rodriguez had 12 points and four steals for Washingtonville (18-4) which has made significant strides since being a seven-win team two years ago Dellova scored 11 in the second half to lead their comeback but they went on a run and things started going downhill," Hart said "But I always have confidence in my team and myself when it comes down to it Stephen Haynes: shaynes@poughkeepsiejournal.com; 845-437-4826; Twitter: @StephenHaynes4 (OSV News) — In a joyful moment after the rosary on St Bernadette Soubirous’ feast day April 16 at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in France announced that a new miracle — the 72nd — at the famed pilgrimage site has been recognized The sanctuary also confirmed the news on X who suffered from primary lateral sclerosis “was cured in 2009 during her pilgrimage to Lourdes.” is a type of motor neuron disease that affects the nerve cells in the brain that control movement The breakdown of nerve cells in PLS causes weakness in the muscles that control the legs Raco’s Italian diocese rejoiced on April 16 Bishop Vincenzo Carmine Orofino of Tursi-Lagonegro in southern Italy officially declared the miraculous nature of the healing of Raco April 16 “Following a pilgrimage to the Grotto of Lourdes in the summer of 2009 Raco began to move independently and the effects of the unfortunate disease immediately and definitively disappeared,” Bishop Orofino said He added that “after a long period of careful investigation,” the International Medical Committee of Lourdes — an official medical body investigating possible miracles — “declared the healing of the lady to be medically unexplained in the current state of scientific knowledge.” The news arrived merely four months after confirming the 71st miracle at the sanctuary which had been granted to a British soldier the sanctuary’s director of communications told OSV News: “We are delighted to receive this news from Italy “We always wonder why there are so few recognized miracles compared to the millions of people who come to Lourdes,” but “it is important to understand that these miracles are the result of long and arduous medical procedures It also presupposes that cured patients come back to Lourdes to report it and agree to undergo all this research and further examinations.” Torchala told OSV News that “there are currently over 7,000 cases that have been studied and for which declarations of healing have been attested the final decision to recognize a miracle rests with the bishop of the diocese of the patient who has been cured.” He said that after the scientific work of the doctors “it’s up to the church to recognize that there has indeed been the hand of God in a cure.” Torchala emphasized that in addition to the story of the healed woman “it is an opportunity to pay tribute to all the organizers and volunteers of this extraordinary pilgrimage “Italians are the most numerous visitors to Lourdes after the French,” he said adding that they “have a long history of friendship with Lourdes even though they have thousands of their own magnificent churches and sanctuaries dedicated to the Virgin.” “Unitalsi is a huge organization that brings in pilgrims all year round from all over Italy Without all the hospitaliers and volunteers who devote themselves all year round to the sick this woman wouldn’t have been able to come to Lourdes,” Torchala stressed Bernadette witnessed 18 Marian apparitions beginning on Feb and people of her time witnessed first physical and spiritual healing miracles after visiting the shrine or drinking or washing in the spring Our Lady pointed Bernadette to in an apparition Lourdes’ baths have fully reopened after the COVID-19 pandemic in August 2024 people with disabilities and all other pilgrims can fully immerse in the chilly spring waters in the sanctuary — a powerful spiritual moment of healing and cleansing for many The Italian diocese of the healed woman responded to the recognized miracle saying who with this divine sign has once again manifested his presence among his People and has given us his Most Holy Mother Caroline de Sury writes for OSV News from Paris “Union County is a vibrant and diverse community and our strength lies in the connections between its people and the resources we provide,” said Commissioner Chairwoman Lourdes M my focus is on ensuring that every resident feels supported and empowered and create a community where everyone has the tools to succeed Chairwoman Leon emigrated from Cuba with her family in 1971 She is a dedicated community activist and award-winning educator serving more than 27 years in the Elizabeth School District where she rose from a teacher’s aide to Vice Principal and Principal of the Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center Her achievements include receiving the Donald Stewart “Strive for Excellence” Educator’s Award in 2004-2005 Chairwoman Leon continued her public service as President of the City of Elizabeth Mayor’s Community Development Advisory Committee and joined the Commissioner Board in 2020 She has played a critical role in initiatives like Union County’s COVID-19 response which included administering hundreds of thousands of tests and vaccines and distributing over 10 million meals to residents in need Chairwoman Leon’s 2025 initiatives include: Chairwoman Leon holds a Master of Arts in Educational Administration from Kean University Her commitment to public service and dedication to Union County’s residents reflect her passion for creating meaningful connections and driving progress Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded were also sworn into their new terms; James E was sworn into his new term prior to the meeting.  Commissioner Joseph C the Commissioners also voted on appointments to various County advisory boards and approved the Board’s 2025 schedule and procedural rules Residents can find the full transcript of Chairwoman Leon’s remarks and learn more about the 2025 initiatives at www.ucnj.org Contact Us Organizational Chart It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Nydia Adames-Petty on January 27 Nydia was the eldest daughter of her late parents Affectionately known as "Chiqui" to her siblings Nydia's family moved first to Tegucigalpa and then to the northern suburbs of Chicago A 1985 graduate of Zion-Benton Township High School she went on to earn her degree in Spanish and Education from Eastern Illinois University in 1989 Driven by an unwavering commitment to community and social justice Nydia dedicated her career to serving others through mission-focused organizations Her professional journey included roles at Marquette University Upward Bound she built strong relationships with colleagues leaving a lasting impact on their lives.  Nydia's faith was a cornerstone of her life and her family was her greatest joy and priority She was the beloved soulmate and wife of 31 years to Bryan Petty and the devoted mother of Ashley Petty and Chrissy Treloar (Fred) and she also leaves behind her dearest and oldest BFF Friends and family will remember Nydia’s love for travel and cherish the adventures they shared together Nydia also enjoyed the simple pleasures of life only surpassed by her enormous heart and warmth.  Nydia will be deeply missed by her surviving family: her brothers They loved her dearly and will always hold her playfulness A memorial service to celebrate Nydia's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at McCullough Funeral Home in Warner Robins, Georgia. For those unable to attend in person, the service will be streamed live on the McCullough Funeral Home’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mcculloughfuneralhome/ The family welcomes condolences and shared memories Go to www.mcculloughfh.com to sign the Online Registry for the family McCullough Funeral Home and Crematory has the privilege of being entrusted with these arrangements https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AqpdUt56u/ Add to Calendar KINGSTON — When Drew Kozak hit that 3-pointer with 41 seconds left resuscitating their chances and enlivening the crowd few people who have followed this team were surprised That was another "But of course..." moment from a group that has created so many of them in recent years And when that shot from the corner found the net 'We're winning this game!' We believe in each other and have confidence that we're gonna find a way to make it happen." Those points pulled Our Lady of Lourdes within four and a comeback still was unlikely given the time remaining and the Warriors’ reliance then on missed free throws even to have a chance even their most pragmatic fan wouldn't have ruled it out Overcoming: 'Inspired' Lourdes holds off Washingtonville to repeat as section champ High rollers: Cassidy, Ortega lead Arlington to first state championship and the challenges of seeing their coach clinging to life in the hospital Andrew came into the locker room with blood on his jersey," boys basketball coach Jim Santoro said of Kozak who had a blood-stained jersey during the fourth quarter of this game as well "That was the descriptive image of our season Lourdes was overmatched against Section 4's Binghamton on Saturday battered in a figurative sense when it seemed to the score was out of reach but they fought until the final buzzer of a 70-63 loss in the Class AA regional final who advanced to the state semifinals for the first time since 1986 will face Section 1's Tappan Zee on Thursday at Visions Veterans Memorial Arena in Binghamton "but we're a family and we support each other and think of the positives As the players exited the locker room at Kingston High School greeted by their parents and schoolmates with applause it was clear that they made a lot of people proud this core has delivered to the program two Section 9 championships and a regional title last year 10 rebounds and five assists for Lourdes (16-6) Kozak had three steals and scored nine of his 18 points in the fourth quarter "We have nothing to be ashamed of," said Santoro who narrowly survived a sepsis infection last fall and has a major surgery upcoming this month "A team can't get this far unless they're good All three of those things happened for us." a football player committed to Sacred Heart described Santoro as "the toughest person I know." He said the team drew inspiration from its coach battling illness playing without injured standout Tommy Simpson didn't have enough to keep up with Binghamton The Patriots led 20-12 after the first quarter and extended to a 14-point lead in the third Zubayr Griffin's free throws put them up 61-48 with 3:12 remaining before Lourdes charged back sparked by Kozak's steal and three-point play The senior then hit two 3-pointers in the last 90 seconds the second of which came on Hart's pass from the post that pulled them within 66-62 "They did a good job with transition threes I think we were faster and we took advantage by being aggressive they were fighting back and keeping it close." Griffin scored 26 and Derek Abu added 19 points for the Patriots (18-3) Binghamton last year fell in the subregional which Lourdes then beat on Simpson's dramatic three en route to the state semifinals after losing stars Patrick Faughnan and Matt Apenteng to graduation and having Hart limited by an ankle injury this season still found a way to find their way to the state quarterfinals and the focus shifts to the kids coming back," Kozak said 'Get the team back to where we were this year and give yourselves another chance.'" (OSV News) — Bishop Jean-Marc Micas of Tarbes and Lourdes has decided to cover mosaics by Father Marko Rupnik at the entrance of the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary a move aimed at making the basilica more welcoming for all The bishop explained his decision in an interview released by the sanctuary March 31 that a new symbolic step had to be taken to facilitate entry into the basilica for all those who are currently unable to cross the threshold all the doors to the Basilica of (Our Lady of) the Rosary have been modified,” Bishop Micas said Whether or not the rest of the mosaics on the facade of the basilica will be covered has not been announced The sanctuary posted a photograph of staff covering the doors March 31 on their X account “Holy doors have been opened in Rome in the four major basilicas” during the Jubilee Year and the bishop had issued a decree declaring that the Lourdes shrine is one of two places in the diocese (along with Tarbes cathedral) “to live the Jubilee Year and receive a plenary indulgence.” “Passing through the entrance gates of the basilica had to be as symbolic as the moment,” he explained the fourth Friday of Lent “was for the whole Church of France the Memorial Day of Prayer for victims of sexual abuse committed in the church.” “The two side doors were covered this Monday (March 31) and the two large central doors will be covered in a few days’ time before the start of the pilgrimage season to Lourdes,” the bishop said said in a comment to OSV News: “I am happy with these clear the religious sister — a mosaic artist herself — praised the bishop of Lourdes and Tarbes for making it clear that “this is for Rupnik’s victims for the church and for all victims coming to Lourdes.” In a March 31 statement shared with OSV News lawyer of five alleged victims of Father Rupnik said she and the women she represents welcomed the news “with joy in our hearts,” and expressed “heartfelt thanks” to Bishop Micas “We know well that his decision to cover the doors of the Basilica of Lourdes where Marko Ivan Rupnik’s mosaics are located carefully researched and strongly opposed,” they said that of separating the artist from the work — as has been wrongly implied so far,” they said but “whether it is possible to separate the art … from the abuse itself because precisely during the making of the works and with reference to them … Rupnik abused some of the victims.” Sgro said on behalf of the alleged victims that not only every victim of abuse but every believer “must have a free heart when approaching prayer and this cannot happen if he or she has to kneel before a work that was probably the place where abuse took place.” The sanctuary announced July 2 that “it will eventually be necessary” to remove the mosaics created by Father Rupnik who is accused of committing spiritual and sexual abuse against some 20 to 40 women and the canonical process is ongoing at the Vatican Bishop Micas established a commission on Father Rupnik’s artwork in 2023 that included a prosecutor and “people with different vocations and diverse opinions,” the bishop told the French Catholic daily La Croix in 2024 Father Rupnik’s Lourdes mosaics were commissioned in 2008 to mark the 150th anniversary of Mary’s apparitions to St The bishop said March 31 that removing the mosaics during the Lenten season was “not a first step The first step was to stop lighting them up at night during processions back in July.” the bishop said he plans to establish “a working group to help me make decisions We prefer to move forward calmly rather than under fire from various pressures for Lourdes and its message for all.” Bishop Micas has acknowledged the pain felt by victims due to the display of Father Rupnik’s artwork my personal opinion is now clear: this situation has nothing to do with other works whose author and victims are deceased the victims are alive and so is the author,” the bishop wrote in a July 2 “My role is to ensure that the Sanctuary welcomes everyone especially those who are suffering; among them the suffering and wounded who need consolation and reparation must hold first place This is the grace of this Sanctuary: nothing should prevent them from responding to Our Lady’s message inviting them to come on pilgrimage my personal opinion is that it would be preferable to remove these mosaics.” In their March 31 statement the lawyer Sgro and the victims she represents asked that “the other bishops in whose dioceses there are works by the famous mosaicist also make the same strong and unequivocal gesture of support for all victims of abuse.” Federica Tourn writes for OSV News from Turin When Madison Auger was sending those "Where am I going?" text messages to her coach each week Sean Murphy knew the pitcher had a wealth of talent and "She was on the yo-yo," the Wallkill softball coach said with a grin referring to Auger splitting time last season between the junior varsity and varsity teams so we kept her on JV but called her up periodically to let her dip her toes in the water." after those intermittent auditions and an impressive offseason it became clear to the coaches it was time to take the plunge pairing an arsenal of dynamic pitches with composure belying her age Her emergence alongside Emma Hunt has given the Panthers two aces and it's led to what might be a breakout campaign but I'm grateful for this opportunity," she said Tuesday Auger twirled a two-hitter with eight strikeouts for Wallkill in a 7-1 win over Our Lady of Lourdes at Stanley Still Park in Poughkeepsie With an excellent fastball and changeup combination the right-hander kept the lineup off balance and induced soft contact Auger has pitched to a 1.08 ERA in four games and clicked well with catcher Gianna Allessandro "It's great because they're both really good and we can use them interchangeably," senior Mikayla McCue said of Hunt and Auger "That's definitely a benefit because teams can't just prepare for one pitcher." The Panthers scored three runs each in the second and seventh innings rolling to a sixth straight victory to open the season "It's incredible," Murphy said of his team having a chance at its first winning record since 2015 "It's new to us because we're not used to starting this well But we've played good defense and the pitching has been phenomenal There is an excitement and playfulness among teammates in the dugout the jokes and chatter indicative of their rapport There has been an influx of talent and a collective improvement in skills but the "good vibes" have also contributed to the turnaround "There's a stronger feeling of togetherness with this group," she explained "It's a fun environment and we enjoy being around each other including an RBI double that put Wallkill on the board in the first Lourdes answered in the bottom of the frame when Lila Burke The Panthers took control with a third-inning charge that began with Grace Rodriguez's one-out single and steal of second Audrey Reeves later scored on Allessandro's sacrifice fly and Callahan came home on a wild pitch to make it 4-1 and she and Ella Rydell capitalized on defensive gaffes to score and create the margin in the seventh Lourdes' Noelani Sokolik threw a complete game allowing four earned runs and striking out eight The senior notched her 300th career strikeout to lead off the seventh and the game was halted briefly as her teammates and parents surprised her with a commemorative poster and a bouquet of flowers well-earned accomplishment," Warriors coach Haley Strang said of the Ave Maria University commit "We hadn't told her she was close to a milestone so she was legitimately surprised about the celebration." Lourdes (1-3) opened its season with a difficult schedule including facing defending Class A state champion Marlboro Challenging themselves against elite opponents early should benefit her team down the stretch as the group continues to build and gain confidence Wallkill endured an up-and-down stretch last spring It wasn't until late that their camaraderie began to develop and that manifested in a three-game win streak before falling in the playoffs that short run helped set in motion what they're growing into now "I'm really proud of us and how much we’ve improved." The "Where am I going?" inquiries are no more The question now is how far can she help take them Michael Connolly said jokingly after reading a Bible passage and praying alongside the Our Lady of Lourdes rowing team it’s understood that prayer won’t assure the crew of success on the water this spring but the practice does offer the athletes comfort and “It’s a reminder to them that God is with them everywhere in all aspects of their lives,” said Connolly who has served for five years as the chaplain at Lourdes The Warriors were among a handful of local teams that had their first official practice of the rowing season last Thursday and in keeping with a longstanding school tradition Lourdes opened with its annual “Blessing of the Fleet” ceremony at the Hudson River Rowing Association boathouse Raising the bar: With impressive start, upstart Lourdes baseball has reason for optimism Merrily, merrily: Rhinebeck, Wappingers capture Hudson Valley Rowing League titles Connolly splashed holy water in the direction of the rowers and coaches and their eight-seat shell The Catholic custom dates to the 15th century in European fishing communities when local clergymen would bless the boats in hopes of the fishermen having a safe and productive season The ritual became popular in maritime culture and has since been adopted by many rowing teams with religious ties who’ll essentially be fishing for championships but I always enjoy taking part in this,” senior Cecilia Altavilla said it makes me feel a little safer on the water It’s good to have that added confidence in the back of our minds.” he has learned a lot about Catholicism since enrolling at Lourdes in the ninth grade The ceremony included a food drive in support of the Poughkeepsie-based St a charity attempting to combat local food insecurity “A sport like this gives the athletes no choice but to work together and encourage each other,” Connolly said “Those are valuable lessons that will carry over into adulthood and it fills me with pride to see them doing that.” He’ll be even more proud if the team can make good on his playful prediction this program has enjoyed several successes most notably a national championship in 2010 Lourdes is now in somewhat of a rebuilding phase but the team is anchored by a strong senior core who is a member of the boys varsity 4 and 8 crews The Fishkill native recently received a scholarship offer and likely will row collegiately Hunter Anderson and Luke Zitz are among the experienced athletes whose chemistry will be an asset so I’m expecting us to do well,” Barron said “A lot of us are similar in size and work well together The girls team has star power with a trio of seniors who’ll also compete at the next level Bridget Leonard is committed to Iona College teammate Emma Berardis is headed to Long Island University and Emily Luttman is bound for Loyola-Maryland and moved often before the family settled in New York when she was in the fifth grade She picked up rowing as a freshman at the suggestion of a friend and “fell in love with it.” Gabriela Andujar-McNeil and coxswain Ana Seidler in the girls varsity 4 “There’s a lot of talent and experience in that boat,” said Mark Dinges who coaches alongside Casey Darling and Victoria Lawrence MARLBORO — It was an exercise in lowered expectations for Austin Jorgensen there was an unwavering belief that even a state championship was within their reach given the winning tradition and sustained success a different mentality,” the Our Lady of Lourdes senior said That’s a reality the athletes have accepted while attempting to revive a program that has sputtered for the better part of a decade Several teams at the high school have excelled winning section titles and more in recent years But in that dugout is constant noise and chatter playful cheers and frequent conversations about strategy or their approach at the plate And even the shouts of “chowdah” and anything Boston-related as Sean Hinspeter is up to bat the group jokingly crafting for him a make-believe Massachusetts background and accent Reign in the snow: Kruger wins 3rd straight junior national skiing championship 'Play for Conrad': Wappingers lacrosse honors coach who died of cancer with fundraiser games What nerves? 7th-grader pitches shutout in debut as Ketcham tops rival “It starts there,” coach Jimmy Filingeri said of the camaraderie “Getting things turned around starts with them being in the right frame of mind They love each other and want to play well together An even more encouraging sight on the field has been the results On a blistery afternoon with intermittent rain earning themselves another eyebrow-raising victory Thursday with a 16-4 road win over Marlboro in five innings “Wow,” Jorgensen said of his team blowing out the defending Section 9 Class A champion “Marlboro has been one of the best teams in the area for a long time It was their second straight lopsided win over a gilded opponent Lourdes last week also handily beat Wallkill a team that reached the Class AA regional final last spring following Lourdes’ disappointing five-win season “Coach has done a great job creating a plan for us and we’ve bought in and that’s what’s leading to our success,” right fielder Patrick Apmann said of Filingeri but we didn’t have the production with it.” they’ve scored 32 runs in three games thus far four runs and an RBI for the Warriors (2-1) Hinspeter went 2 for 3 with a walk and a run and the catcher helped guide three pitchers through the difficult conditions Michael Neuer started and allowed two runs and five hits and struck out four in three innings Apmann was 2 for 2 with a walk and three RBI including a two-run single that gave Lourdes a 4-0 lead in the first “Getting on the board right away and scoring multiple runs in the first really got us going,” he said “You come in knowing you’re facing a good team so getting four quick runs built up our confidence.” The Warriors added five in the fourth and put the game away with a seven-run fifth inning Marlboro’s pitchers struggled with command in the wintry weather Star wrestler Bryce Reilly went 3 for 4 with two runs and singled in Porco for a 15-3 lead Jack Molinelli and Max Burlingame each allowed an unearned run in an inning of relief “We’re not a team that’s gotten mercy-rule wins too often,” Jorgensen said “And it’s definitely not something we expect to do against a good team last April and weeks later took a 16-run thumping from Wallkill That was part of a stretch during which they lost 12 of their first 13 games the possibility of them having their first winning season since 2018 and the players enjoying themselves to this degree but we also lost a lot of winnable games last year,” Apmann said “Our attention to detail is better and we’re doing the little things right.” Tommy Benfer was 2 for 3 with a double and an RBI for Marlboro (0-1) the Iron Dukes graduated a few standouts after their run last season and the roster now has only 12 players this is a senior-laden group and a program with a well-earned reputation It’s likely they’ll rebound in the coming weeks and eventually allow this miserable performance to fade in the rearview mirror this was the kind of win that stays with a team one that can uplift them during rough patches and serve as a source of affirmation And it’s the kind of start to a season that maybe allows folks to dare raise the expectations “We’re still focused on taking small steps forward,” Jorgensen said “but making the playoffs would be a huge accomplishment for us.” LAFAYETTE PARISH — Two lucky winners have been selected for the 2025 Our Lady of Lourdes Foundation's Ticket to Drive Jeep Mazda Giveaway Congratulations to Shawn Slyfield and Scott Ortis to find out which vehicle their key will start You can watch the live event on KATC's Facebook page starting at 5:00 p.m sister and an inspiring figure in her community she immigrated to the United States in 1980 bringing with her an unwavering spirit and a deep commitment to her work and faith Lourdes dedicated nearly four decades of her life to New York University where her remarkable work ethic shone brightly earning both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees through NYU work was not just a job; it was a source of pride and purpose serving as both a testament to her determination and a reflection of her character where she connected with her faith and her community Lourdes often spoke of how meaningful these moments were to her reinforcing the values of service and gratitude that defined her life In addition to her professional accomplishments finding solace and satisfaction in nurturing life through her plants This love for nature mirrored her nurturing spirit as she also took great pride in her close ties with family and many nieces and nephews who cherished her guiding presence in their lives along with her brothers and sister—Charlie (Yolanda) Tanglao Their memories will forever be intertwined with hers as the family she loved dearly now welcomes her with open arms The legacy of Lourdes extends far beyond her professional achievements; it lies within the hearts and minds of all who had the privilege to know her and she will be deeply missed by all whose lives she touched Visitation services for Lourdes will be held on March 14 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Smith Family Funeral Home in Hot Springs A funeral service will follow from 10:00 AM at the same location Your light will continue to shine brightly in the hearts of those who loved you ROCHESTER — When the weight of what he’s endured gets to be too much drives it to one of Rochester’s downtown ramps Sometimes he’ll mix in a call to one of his friends to alcohol consumption and a resultant gastrointestinal bleed when he was 9 years old approximately four months after Chris and Noah’s mother there was an equally crushing loss for Noah she succumbed to an eight-year battle with endometrial cancer This has been his reality the past two years along with three of his four grandparents also having died So have the conversations and the inspiration he gleaned from his parents They are what keeps the Rochester Lourdes senior attending school the last three months after missing 40 days of it earlier this year He wants to live up to what his parents expected of him And this tennis player — one of the top ones on a Lourdes team that believes it can get back to the state tournament after missing it last year — is back in school in good part because he doesn’t want the privilege of playing tennis at Lourdes taken away “What my dad taught me was to keep pushing and to never give up,” Noah said he had me doing running drills in the back yard just to make sure I was on top of things His mother also knew the value of sports for Noah had to do with his love for tennis and this Lourdes team who’s been a member of the Lourdes team since his freshman year that I was preparing for it and she knows I love the sport I was shocked because she’d been unconscious before that It was like she’d come back for one second to say that.” there are two things that especially keep Noah moving these days “The biggest things are tennis and friends,” Noah said “They help me kind of cope with the reality of being the only one left in my family.” Noah was diagnosed with clinical depression It’s why he’d often lie in bed for big chunks of the day It’s why he missed those 40 days of school during the first five months of this school year And it’s why school administrators wanted to get Lourdes tennis coach Steve Tacl involved They knew how much the game and these teammates meant to Noah They hoped that Tacl might be able to sway him to get back on track to start consistently showing up for classes again when he was having those issues,” said Tacl also a tennis teaching professional at the Rochester Athletic Club “I hoped he’d understand that he can’t play tennis if he wasn’t going to school I told him I wanted him to get by day to day and that I wanted to provide a motivator (for him) “Then he started getting into a routine in the winter I think just having someone to talk to and going through a sport can be cathartic Being active and being with your peers is important allowing him to forget for a moment the things that he was going through I hope now that tennis and the team are helping him.” Tacl followed up his preaching by asking Noah if he was up to showing up to school again “He told me that he liked proving people wrong,” Tacl said he was motivated to change and prove his resilience It was to prove that he could take a major step on the tennis court He hasn’t missed a day of school in months His energy level and mood isn’t always up to his wishes but Tacl says he is constantly making gains things are beginning to fall into place for Doherty He wants to be his team’s most active person in helping it get back to the state tournament He continues to be driven by his mom’s wish: “Go Lourdes tennis.” “I’m definitely feeling a lot better these days and looking forward to playing tennis every day,” said Doherty who is set to enroll at Rochester Community and Technical College next school year and study to be an auto mechanic “Tennis is amazing and I’m so grateful to have it I am playing better than I was last year and that is really satisfying there is this from his teammates and coaches: “Go Noah Doherty Doherty tries to be as open as possible about his travails he knows that everyone is going through something “I’m willing to talk about it just so other people can know how to cope with things,” he said “I want them to know that they are not alone in life and to keep pushing.” ROCHESTER — The walls of the former Lourdes High School are coming down While work crews had already been removing some exterior elements of the building full demolition of the 84-year-old building at 621 W a little more than a year after the Rochester City Council created a path for the work “Mayo Clinic purchased the property in 2013 for the explicit purpose to re-develop the site for future expansion to meet mission critical activities,” Mayo Clinic Facilities Services Division Chairman Tim Siegfried wrote of the former Lourdes site in a Feb “The new facility planned for the site will serve as a state-of-the-art circulatory system for the new Bold clinical buildings — moving supplies and equipment to clinicians and patients in need.” The property was purchased for $5.8 million in 2013 after the high school moved to 2800 19th St The decision followed years of discussion and debate with the building originally being placed on the city’s list of potential landmarks in 2019 The Heritage Preservation Commission later agreed to remove the newest portion of the building from consideration but the older sections faced added review before demolition was approved With a variety of community input and sentiment around the decision to demolish the former school building Mayo Clinic announced plans to reclaim architectural elements of the building for use in a planned park area alongside the new logistics center creating a transition between the Mayo Clinic campus and nearby residential neighborhood a Mayo Clinic obstetric anesthesiologist serving as a physician leader for the Bold said the cross on the building’s steeple was donated to the Diocese of Winona-Rochester for use at its new pastoral center in northwest Rochester slate shingles from the roof and existing plantings have also been recovered for future uses With the former Lourdes building coming down construction of the planned logistics center — one of five buildings planned to be built in the expansion — is expected to begin as early as this year Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker joined our Lord in His heavenly kingdom on Saturday With heavy hearts that we bid farewell to a woman of unwavering faith she found solace and inspiration in the grace of St Francis and shared her immense love with her nephews as well as the animals that graced her life she found joy in exploring the wonders of the world each sunrise and sunset filling her spirit with awe Lourdes's palate was as adventurous as her wanderlust delighting in the diverse flavors of different cuisines she was a voice for the unborn and a guardian for the elderly embodying a spirit of unwavering advocacy and care each connection a testament to her capacity for love and understanding each one symbolizing a facet of her multifaceted personality - a caregiver and a beacon of light in times of darkness let us remember the legacy of love and compassion that Lourdes leaves behind May her spirit soar on the wings of angels forever bathed in the light of the sunsets she adored so dearly dear Lourdes - your light will forever shine bright in our hearts She was preceded in death by her parents; Alfonso Guillermo de la Garza and Lucia Irene de la Garza Left to cherish her memory are her siblings; Alfonso Guillermo (Dolores) de la Garza Jr. The family will be receiving condolences on evening 2024 from 5pm to 9pm at Joe Jackson Heights Funeral Chapels & Cremation Services 719 Loring at Cortez.; where a Vigil for the Deceased and Rosary will commence at 7 p.m Funeral Services will be held on Saturday morning from Joe Jackson Heights Funeral Chapels to Christ the King Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 8:30 a.m Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at the family plot of the Calvary Catholic Cemetery.  and sign the guestbook online at: www.joejacksonfuneralchapels.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of the funeral service professionals at Joe Jackson Heights Funeral Chapels & Cremation Services Joe Jackson Heights Funeral & Cremation Service This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Lourdes Barroso de Padilla didn’t grow up dreaming of city council Born on the East Side of Columbus to Cuban political refugees “by the skin of my chinny chin chin.” Traditional academics weren’t her thing She found her footing through service with City Year where she spent her days knocking on doors on the South Side trying to convince neighbors to come to the after-school program she helped organize “Proximity changes you,” she says of the experience Connect with the Columbus you don't know. Subscribe to Columbus Monthly's weekly Top Reads newsletter she’s the first Latina ever elected to Columbus City Council Whether she’s working to expand pay equity supporting immigrant and refugee families or representing overlooked neighborhoods “I wanted to see change every day,” she says “And I wanted to be part of that change—not just talk about it.” She still works for City Year in a national role advocating for the service that shaped her own trajectory But the pandemic made her think differently She watched the system’s flaws in real time “I’d spent so much of my life doing hearts-and-minds work,” she says “But I realized that if we want change at scale migrants and refugees have become the leading factor in the city’s population growth yet no one at the decision-making table represented that lived experience Barroso de Padilla grew up bilingual—moving between cultures language can’t be your primary tool,” she says I speak in analogies because they paint pictures Her belief in art as a civic force is earned And it gives people access when words don’t always do the job,” she says With the 614 Beautiful program offered by the city she’s made it easier for neighbors to create beauty on their own terms “No one knows your block like you do,” she says “Our job is to remove the barriers—not prescribe the vision.” she’s championed a pay equity agenda and helped establish Columbus’s first-ever Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Commission—ensuring that people who’ve often been left out of civic decision-making are not only included but empowered “To know Lourdes is to love her,” says Lillian Morales-Laster executive director of the Empowering Latinas Leadership Academy who met Barroso de Padilla as a mentee in the program the city council member once led “She opened doors for me—and for so many others—because she saw our potential she’s fun and she leads in a way that fills your cup.” She’s not just changing policy—she’s changing what leadership looks like and who it’s for And for the next generation of Columbus residents “My wish for 2025 is for people to be intentional in building community that they are intentional in being a good neighbor that they become passionate about what they believe in and that ultimately we are all inspired to act on our beliefs.” This story is from the Inspiring Women feature in the May 2025 issue of Columbus Monthly. Subscribe here PARIS (OSV News) — The list of miracles that have taken place at the French Marian shrine in Lourdes now includes 8 that the 71st miracle had been granted to a British soldier was hit by machine-gun fire in 1915 in present-day Turkey He was cured at Lourdes during a pilgrimage for his diocese in 1923 since we simply searched the archives for the result of investigative work that had been carried out almost 100 years ago,” Fra’ Alessandro de Franciscis the doctor in charge of the Lourdes Sanctuary’s Office of Medical Observations since 2009 this healing had already been officially recognized at Lourdes in 1926,” the medical professional who is also grand hospitaller of the Sovereign Order of Malta According to details provided by the sanctuary Traynor had undergone numerous surgical operations after his injuries He had lost the use of his right arm and suffered from severe epileptic seizures Attempts at medical treatment had resulted in partial paralysis of his legs “He was living on a war pension,” de Franciscis said he went to Lourdes on the occasion of the first pilgrimage of the Archdiocese of Liverpool after being immersed in the sanctuary’s pools.” Bernadette Soubirous witnessed 18 Marian apparitions beginning on Feb and people of her time witnessed the first physical and spiritual healing miracles after visiting the shrine or drinking or washing in the spring Our Lady pointed Bernadette to in an apparition dozens of miracles have been confirmed by the special medical commission permanently working at the shrine he was examined by the doctors,” the doctor said “I would point out that his recovery was complete,” de Franciscis added he and his wife had several children,” he stressed “Three doctors who were with him on the pilgrimage encouraged him to return to Lourdes to testify to his healing,” the head of Lourdes’ medical office recounted The collegial investigation took place in Lourdes The conclusion was that this cure was truly inexplicable.” Everything was properly noted by the predecessors of doctors now working in Lourdes “The sanctuary’s newspaper published in full the minutes of the Office of Medical Observations doctors’ meeting with the testimonies from the English doctors who had examined John Traynor before and after this cure.” communications between Lourdes and Liverpool regarding conclusions of the inquiry were never forwarded to the Archbishop of Liverpool and there were still organizational and communication dysfunctions at the shrine the healings recognized by the sanctuary in the 1920s and 1930s were most often not made public until the 1950s,” the lead Lourdes doctor said John Traynor became a member of the Hospitalité of Lourdes where he went every year,” de Franciscis said referring to the religious confraternity under the spiritual authority of the bishop of Tarbes and Lourdes which is active in Lourdes during the main pilgrimage season providing people to welcome pilgrims at the the sanctuary’s baths it was obvious that there had been a miracle But the official documents attesting to his recovery in Lourdes were forgotten,” the doctor told OSV News “On the occasion of the centenary of this first pilgrimage to Lourdes by the Archdiocese of Liverpool we turned our attention back to his case,” de Franciscis explained “We undertook a search of the archives They prove beyond doubt that the Lourdes Bureau had made a definitive judgment on the unexplained nature of this cure Bishop Jean-Marc Micas of Tarbes and Lourdes was able to forward a complete dossier to the Archdiocese of Liverpool which led its archbishop to recognize the healing as a miracle is therefore the 71st recognized miraculous cure from Lourdes The 70th person miraculously cured is still alive Her miraculous cure was recognized in 2018 “And John Traynor is the first case of healing of an English-speaking patient,” de Franciscis said But there were not any English speakers yet.” “I am personally sensitive to this,” the doctor concluded with a smile En Español 한국어 LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass commended the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles Commission for selecting nationally-recognized housing and homelessness solutions leader Lourdes Castro Ramírez as its next President and CEO extend and deepen coordination between HACLA City and County partners to continue momentum toward confronting the homelessness crisis.  “There’s no one better prepared to lead HACLA than Lourdes Castro Ramírez She has been an invaluable member of my executive team as we brought thousands of Angelenos safely inside cut through red tape to accelerate more than 20,000 units of affordable housing secured policy changes to bring more Veterans into housing and locked arms with all levels of government to make change for the people of Los Angeles,” said Mayor Bass “I look forward to a new approach where the City and HACLA can work much more closely together to advance our shared goals of fully utilizing federal housing vouchers modernizing HACLA’s housing sites and building trust with its residents I thank her for all that she has done for the Angelenos and all that she will continue to do.”  Castro Ramírez helped lead transformative change during her time in the Bass Administration She worked closely with federal partners and the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development to secure policy changes to bring more Veterans into housing advanced improvements to Executive Directive 1 to continue the pipeline of accelerating 100% affordable housing units laid the groundwork to streamline the historically cumbersome payment process for homeless service providers oversaw the renovation and opening of the first permanent interim housing infrastructure in the city and worked closely with the County LAHSA and all levels of government to bring thousands of Angelenos inside off the streets “I returned to Los Angeles to deliver on Mayor Bass’ vision for urgent change that breaks with the old ways of doing things and that is the approach that I will continue to lead with as HACLA’s next President and CEO,” said Lourdes Castro Ramírez “We’ve made progress in keeping people housed bringing more people inside and fundamentally changing how City Hall approaches the homelessness crisis That’s the energy and intention that I intend to bring to HACLA – all of us working together to break through the status quo for Angelenos.” Castro Ramírez will begin her role as HACLA President and CEO on December 2 She will continue to advise Mayor Bass and her team on key policies and priorities The next Chief of Housing and Homelessness Solutions will be announced in the coming weeks.  remembering how uneasy she felt at times when contemplating an open shot but I also didn’t feel comfortable on offense I’d have to remind myself to take a deep breath.” What’s most remarkable is that she can look back at that through a long-ago lens although these experiences are from two months ago Pelish has made such progress in short time showing decisiveness and guile in attacking the paint “It was about becoming more confident,” the Our Lady of Lourdes junior said “I put in a lot of work outside of practice and seeing progress in my game made me start to believe it.” Pelish had 21 points and 13 rebounds on Wednesday helping lead the Warriors to a 64-45 win over Highland to capture a second straight Mid Hudson Athletic League title Not so different: Lourdes has encouraging start to the season with new-look roster Fast lane: Barry shines as high-scoring Highland dominates MHAL semifinal As Lourdes seeks to defend its state championship with a relatively new cast qualifying for this tournament and repeating as its champion was “a steppingstone” toward greater goals 19 rebounds and two blocks for the Warriors (17-3) “We’ve had a lot of girls who’ve improved,” Lovgren said of the Warriors’ growth during a 13-game win streak to now being someone we can rely on for 15 or more The point guard has done well in running the offense and she has starred down the stretch as a scorer and rebounder Viani described his team in December as a work in progress believing it would take at least a month to hit its stride The group has made him prophetic in that as they shook off an early three-game losing streak and have outscored opponents by 23.4 points on average since Jan Velovic and Lovgren were the only returning starters after the Warriors graduated three standouts who now play collegiately “I don’t feel any added pressure,” Sofi said of stepping into her sister’s shoes “It’s not about showing we can do it without Simone but just wanting to build on what we did last year and keep it going.” That building included some experimentation and tinkering with the rotation early in the season “we’ve found some groupings that fit really well.” in part because of the on-ball pressure and the length and versatility of the wings Pelish and Dailynne O’Gilvie helped spark them with their hounding defense on the perimeter and the Warriors did well in containing Highland’s talented scorers “They have a lot of good shooters; more than most teams,” Lovgren said of Highland which scored 76 points in its MHAL semifinal Monday and I think we did a good job for the most part.” Samantha Calahan had 19 points and four rebounds and Deanna Barry scored 12 for Highland (10-9) Aly Calahan added seven points and two assists will begin pursuit of a Class A title next week These teams met in the tournament final last year and Lourdes rolled to a lopsided win This rematch was competitive early as the Warriors led only 25-18 at halftime But the Huskies were held scoreless for a seven minute 32-second stretch between the second and third quarters during which Lourdes created separation Velovic’s free throws made it 44-25 with 2:10 left in the third which all but sealed the win with five minutes remaining Lourdes will be among the contenders in Class AAA although their bracket will include obvious threats like Pine Bush and Middletown and it’s gonna be a tough road ahead,” Viani said (OSV News) — A man left his pew, rushed at a priest in the sanctuary and swung his fist before being subdued by parishioners and a security guard Feb. 4 at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes in Spokane The attacker was later arrested and remains in jail who witnessed the attack from just a few feet away The attack occurred on the second night of the cathedral’s annual Lourdes Novena for Healing Bishop Daly was kneeling in prayer before a Marian grotto but behind the vicar general and cathedral’s rector Kneeling behind both of them was Father David Gaines the cathedral’s parochial vicar and the object of the attack In livestream video footage that captured the attack but the man continued to struggle against Father Gaines you’ll be OK,'” Bishop Daly recalled in a Feb a deacon and men from the congregation helped to subdue the attacker who was then handcuffed by the cathedral’s security guard The Diocese of Spokane’s shepherd since 2015 Bishop Daly said he did not recognize the attacker He later learned that parishioners saw the man standing outside the church doors before the healing service and invited him in The man had long hair and was wearing a sweatshirt and shorts and he was initially carrying reusable shopping bags It is also unclear why he attacked Father Gaines who told the bishop he had never met the man before The downtown location of the cathedral makes it vulnerable to crime and it sometimes attracts homeless people who may suffer from mental illness or be using drugs Previous security incidents prompted the cathedral to hire an armed security guard who is present at all Masses and other major liturgies which draws around 400 people for nine nights of prayer to the cathedral’s patroness The bishop said he is grateful for Father Gaines’ calm reaction the quick response from men in the pews and the presence of the cathedral’s security officer While the event will prompt a review of the cathedral’s security protocols with families’ safety prioritized “I think it was handled as best as possible,” he said “I’m just grateful no one was hurt.” security and others escorted the man away as he continued to yell Bishop Daly immediately resumed the prayer service and prayed for the man.  “Let’s say a Hail Mary for that disturbed gentleman” he said before leading the congregation in Hail Mary He later prayed again for “the disturbed man who charged the sanctuary tonight” along with other petitions for healing “Here’s a person who’s mentally ill and violent who needs healing — it’s spiritual healing it’s physical,” he told OSV News “This act in the midst of healing calls us to think about just how many people are sick.” The man’s growls have prompted Bishop Daly and others to consider the possibility of demonic affliction “I was talking about the power of the Miraculous Medal,” he said which includes an image of Mary crushing a snake shows Satan “is defeated by Mary’s obedience to God.” The bishop said that he feels that the church has a responsibility to follow up with this man and his needs as Spokane law enforcement shares more information about his identity and his condition The attack also points to the church’s role in drawing attention to mental illness and helping people who are suffering, he said, suggesting that mental health resources be prioritized by leaders of the state of Washington “We have Catholic health care in the state of Washington so we are in a position of outreach through our health care to do that,” he said … That’s what urban life is like Bishop Daly said he continues to pray for the man “calls attention to both illness on all levels and the importance to heal and ask Mary’s intercession.” Maria Wiering is senior writer for OSV News OSHKOSH (WLUK) -- Despite some initial confusion stemming from a school name change it is not Lourdes Academy's first trip to state in girls basketball In their one and only trip to state in 2012 Knights brought home a silver ball under their previous name Fun fact: three of their players had brothers on the boys' team that won it all during the COVID-19 season "We were actually there the last year [the tournament] was at the Kohl Center It's still exciting for our community It's been a hot minute!" said Head Coach Ali Starr "It's the talk of the school right now everybody is talking about it," added senior guard and the team's leading scorer Hailee Bauer There is always talk about the nerves that come with playing in a state tournament -- no matter how many times a team has been there before "What we have said for the last two weeks is it's already written who is supposed to win and what a peaceful feeling and thought that is," Starr said the real pressure was already felt getting to this point "It's taken a lot of pressure off beating the defending state champs -- they are a great team it's go win the gold ball and bring it all home," Bauer said "We don't want to let anybody outside of us disrupt our inter-peace without our conscious permission We've been having loud arena music to the point where they can't even hear each other and they are this far away," Starr added You can put Lourdes Academy in that feel-good story type of category but don't confuse them with an underdog that is just content being at the state tournament Not with who they have beaten to get to this point They've taken down the number two and three ranked teams in the state on their way to Green Bay I would love to win the gold," Starr said Knights senior forward Delaney Ruedinger was asked if their team is really even an underdog at this point all the stuff online and where people rank us never been ranked up high like everyone else But we have played some really great basketball I don't think we are very much underdogs," she said If the Knights can get by Barneveld in their Friday semifinal they likely would meet the number one Division 5 team in the state two and three ranked teams in their division throughout a postseason to hoist a gold ball sports fans have been around the game long enough to know anything is possible," Starr said with a big smile There were seizures and frequent hallucinations While recovering from a fractured ankle last summer the Our Lady of Lourdes boys basketball coach developed a septic infection that led to a two-month stay in the hospital during which he endured some life-threatening close calls "By the time they figured out what was wrong the infection took over my body," Santoro said There were times the pain was so bad I didn't know if I even wanted to live." when the chemicals released in the bloodstream to combat an infection cause severe inflammation throughout the body With that came immense pain and mental anguish but doctors told him the infection also came perilously close to reaching his heart "It was tough seeing him like that; it didn't look good," Zach Hart said of visiting his coach in the hospital but I didn't think there was any way he'd be able to coach." Though far less animated on the sideline than area fans are accustomed to seeing and at times requiring the support of a rollator and walking cane Through the physical struggles of an ongoing recovery and still was fired up after helping guide the Warriors on Sunday to their most thrilling victory of the season thus far "The players coming to see me gave me a drive like 'I've gotta get out of here and get back to these guys,'” the 65-year-old said you've gotta make it.' That was a big pull for me mentally." Understanding how fortunate he was to survive and appreciating how much their coach still is battling including the winning free throw with 3.4 seconds remaining that lifted Lourdes to a 51-50 win over Arlington in the final of the Duane Davis Holiday Tournament "There was a little pressure at the line," Hart admitted The Warriors overcame an early 12-point deficit and a nail-biting second half that saw eight lead changes before eking out the win in what's become an annual December showdown The rivals met for the sixth consecutive season in this tournament final and Lourdes was won the last two Bleck Ngon dived to the floor to recover an offensive rebound near the baseline with 16 seconds left creating a go-ahead opportunity with the score tied and Hart was fouled on a drive to the basket He hit the first free throw and Arlington rebounded the second but their final possession ended in a turnover sparking the uproarious celebration from a delighted home crowd and some sighs of relief from the players especially after the bad first half," said Ngon "Watching it from the stands last year to being part of it now hit a shot and converted a three-point play that tied it at 50 with 53 seconds left two steals and a block and was named tournament MVP good for second most in tournament history Ngon scored eight second-half points and had 15 rebounds and three blocks ― with some highlight hustle plays ― to earn all-tournament honors "He was an unknown who's now known," Santoro said of Ngon a 6-foot-5 junior in his first varsity season but then he got to varsity and he's been even better than expected The Warriors in previous years were led by Patrick Faughnan a dynamic forward whose skill and physicality were an ideal complement to the 6-foot-8 Hart He and Matt Apenteng were among the standouts whose graduation was expected to create a void on the roster this season Ngon has been an early revelation for them and is adding "a bit of the Faughnan element" with his instincts and inside presence "He's not a better post player than me," girls basketball center Bianka Velovic said with a laugh "but he's pretty good and he's making us proud." She was among several Lourdes athletes who surrounded Ngon afterwards "Even with the changes and guys having to step up this is still a great team and we expect to do well," said Ngon who has been pivotal in Lourdes' 4-0 start After Faughnan suffered a torn ACL last January Hart shouldered the offensive load and ascended leading Lourdes to the Class AA state semifinals His star has seemingly brightened since then as he's averaging 33.8 points per game A turning point Sunday was Hart being utilized almost exclusively in the post in the second half The Warriors typically aim for a split of him on the perimeter and in the paint but them trailing 27-19 at halftime and Arlington capitalizing on the offensive glass prompted an adjustment helped sure up their rebounding and scored 18 second-half points primarily on post-ups and put-backs The paint production sparked Lourdes' 20-point third quarter that sent the teams to the fourth tied at 39 "Once I got a couple baskets inside and some offensive rebounds," he said with a grin Tommy Simpson added four points and four assists and Drew Kozak had four points and two steals Jerome Richards received all-tournament honors with 13 points nine rebounds and two steals for the Admirals (3-4) who nearly pulled a second upset of a brand-name opponent this month Arlington turned heads with a win over defending Section 1 Class AAA champion Mount Vernon three weeks ago and Gavin Flynn added 10 points and three steals Shea Basso scored nine and Jacob Jerome had eight Jensey Adames' three-point play gave Arlington a 45-41 lead Hart responded with two successive baskets including a baseline drive that tied it with 3:23 to go Jayden Tuttle retook the lead 10 seconds later but Ngon's layup tied it again with 2:50 remaining The Warriors went up 49-47 on Simpson's free throws then Hart added a foul shot with 1:10 left for the three-point lead "They're the toughest team we've faced," Santoro said of Arlington and they're a talented group that brings pressure and physicality We look forward to facing them because it's always gonna be a challenge." is the lengthy rehabilitation from the illness His body eventually responded to the treatment and he was rid of the infection in October but its effects on his limbs was lasting and required rigorous physical therapy "I was in a wheelchair when I got out of the hospital but it's a process that's going to take several months like being able to reach the shampoo bottle." It still hurts to stand and walk and it's a struggle to lift or extend his arms Only recently has he been able to grip a steering wheel so he drove for the first time in months last week "The progress he's made from when I first saw him to now "Him being alive and being here is an inspiration to us." Other tournament resultsCayden Dones scored 26 points and Jack Maiale had 21 to lead New Paltz in a 66-54 win over John Jay-East Fishkill in the third-place game Sunday John Vukejl had 19 points for the Patriots Daniel McMaster had 16 points for Ketcham in a 57-50 win over Beacon in a consolation game Marci Rodriguez scored 15 for the Bulldogs Ny’eem Douglas and Matteo Sajous each scored 15 to lead Marlboro in a 55-40 win over Roosevelt in a consolation game Jerome Richards (Arlington) and Lourdes’ Zach Hart and Bleck Ngon were named to the all-tournament team (ABC 6 News) – If downtown Rochester felt a little crowded on Saturday that’s because bands from across the region performed in a high stakes percussion competition Lourdes High School was one of 23 ensembles who took their tunes to the Minnesota Percussion Association (MPA) Championships The drumline performed in front of music fans and other ensembles scheduled to compete that day one of the Lourdes Eagle’s tenor drummers said executing a performance of that caliber requires focus an intense level of foucus “It’s a lot of energy in that room a lot of people in the stands and you have to sit there and not think about it but also think about it so you put that energy out there,” Nation said The performance involved not only musical talent but also a level of showmanship that is not typical for a standard marching band Director for Lourdes High School Winter Drumline Andrew Scheller described the performance as “theatrical” and added that as a director it can be a little scary to watch “It’s always a little bit of nerves for me as a director because it’s kind of it’s out of my hand when the kids ger on the floor,” Scheller said The Lourdes Winter Drumline’s show focused on gargoyles coming to life and reflecting on what they are other bands took the stage setting up their own props and equipment in a short amount of time between performances The Lourdes Winter Drumline will perform at Winter Guard International’s Sport of the Arts World Championships next Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the FCC Public file should email news@kaaltv.com or call (507) 288-7555 The Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in France announced recognition of the 72nd miracle at the Catholic pilgrimage site April 16 The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in France announced the recognition of the 72nd miracle at the Catholic pilgrimage site one involving an Italian woman who was cured of a rare neuromuscular condition more than 15 years ago made the announcement April 16 following the completion of a rosary at the French shrine according to a tweet issued by the directors of the holy site The pilgrim who received the miracle was identified as Italian woman Antonietta Raco who “suffered from primary lateral sclerosis” and who was “cured in 2009 during her pilgrimage to Lourdes,” the tweet said Bishop Vincenzo Carmine Orofino of the Diocese of Tursi-Lagonegro in Italy likewise announced the recognition of the miracle April 16 After bathing in the waters at Lourdes in 2009 Raco “began to move independently” after which “the effects of the infamous illness immediately and definitively disappeared,” the Italian diocese said “After a long period of accurate investigations the International Medical Committee of Lourdes declared the medically unexplained character of the scientific knowledge of the lady’s recovery,” the diocese said The bishop subsequently “provided for the establishment of a medical-theological commission and the appointment of an episcopal delegate in order to make the necessary ecclesial discernment about the alleged miraculous healing.” who with this divine sign has once again manifested his presence among his people,” the diocese said The Italian newspaper La Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno reported April 16  that Raco’s doctor described the healing as “a scientifically inexplicable phenomenon.” Raco herself reportedly described experiencing “an unusual feeling of well-being” after bathing in the Lourdes spring in 2009 Arlington Catholic Herald200 N. Glebe Rd.Suite 615Arlington, VA 22203703-841-2590800-377-0511 Website Design and Development by New Target the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes has officially declared its 72nd miracle: an Italian woman’s astonishing cure from a rare neuromuscular disease more than 15 years ago revealed the decision immediately following the final prayers of the rosary word of her recovery reached the International Medical Committee of Lourdes declared “the medically unexplained character of .. provided for the establishment of a medical‑theological commission and the appointment of an episcopal delegate in order to make the necessary ecclesial discernment about the alleged miraculous healing The Italian newspaper La Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno quoted Raco’s physician describing the cure as “a scientifically inexplicable phenomenon.” Raco herself spoke of an almost ethereal uplift sharing that she felt “an unusual feeling of well‑being” after immersing in the waters It's wonderful that this official recognition has been announced not only during Holy Week The story reminds the faithful of how God chooses to use such a holy sanctuary Lourdes has drawn millions seeking physical healing and spiritual consolation Each officially recognized miracle — now 72 in total — reminds the faithful that grace can break through even the strongest barriers these cures are more than medical oddities; they reaffirm hope who with this divine sign has once again manifested his presence among his people.” Articles like these are sponsored free for every Catholic through the support of generous readers just like you Please make a tax-deductible donation today Help us continue to bring the Gospel to people everywhere through uplifting Catholic news Spring Campaign in Full Swing!Join us to reach our $60,000 goal Mass Propers for Tuesday of the Third Week of Easter: says the Lord; whoever comes to me will never hunger Preface II of Easter: It is truly right and just but in this time above all to laud you yet more gloriously when Christ our Passover has been sacrificed Through him the children of light rise to eternal life and the halls of the heavenly Kingdom are thrown open to the faithful; for his Death is our ransom from death and in his rising the life of all has risen every people exults in your praise and even the heavenly Powers sing together the unending hymn of your glory we believe that we shall also live with Christ Tuesday of the Third Week of Easter: O God who open wide the gates of the heavenly Kingdom to those reborn of water and the Holy Spirit pour out on your servants an increase of the grace you have bestowed they may lack nothing that in your kindness you have promised who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit » Enjoy our Liturgical Seasons series of e-books! After taking part in the Crusades against the Albigensians he used his inheritance to free Christian prisoners held by the Moors He later founded the Order of Our Lady of Mercy (Mercedarians) beginning in 1218 devoted to ransoming Christians John the Apostle was taken to Rome under the Emperor Domitian and plunged into a cauldron of boiling oil; by a striking miracle he came out safe and sound from this torture This disposition to forgive did not die with St but has continued to be one of the most characteristic virtues of the saint Benedict as related in the Dialogues of St that he was continuously and severely persecuted by a delinquent priest who lived in the neighborhood of the monastery in order to protect the virtue and the vocations of his disciples Benedict decided to abandon the site of his monastery and move to another location He and his monks had hardly left their monastery when word was brought that the persecutor had died suddenly Contrary to the expectation of the messenger who brought the news Benedict broke out in loud lamentations that his enemy had died suddenly and had not had an opportunity to repent The saints see so much more clearly than we the relative unimportance of the hardships and injustices we suffer in this world and the importance before all else of the sinner's being converted and repenting of his sins How long and how persistently we harbor grudges in our hearts against those who have offended us How difficult we find it to forgive freely and from our hearts Yet we proclaim ourselves to be Christians and to practice all the Christian virtues Do we forget that our Lord told us that if we expect our prayers to be heard and our sacrifices to be pleasing in the sight of God and go first and make peace with our brother Nor is the disposition to forgive our enemies peculiar only to the saints and martyrs of the ancient Church; nor should we expect it to be and if His disciples were commanded to forgive their enemies in His day Father Pro was executed in Mexico some years ago he was asked by his executioner if he had anything he wished to do or anything he wished to say before the sentence was executed Father Pro said that there was; he wished to be given an opportunity to pray for his executioners and to give them his blessing before he died During the persecutions in Spain during the late civil war one of the religious who was to be put to death by the communists was led to his death with his hands bound asked to be allowed to give his blessing to the members of the firing squad It is said that the officer in charge of the guard untied his hands and then swiftly struck off the hands of the priest with his sword raised his right arm and traced the sign of the cross over the heads of his murderers This is the true sign of the authentic martyr the characteristic mark of the true saint of the Church Who His own self bore our sins in His body upon the tree" (Epistle) The redemption of man as accomplished by Christ might have been accomplished in other ways but none of them would have been as perfect as the way Christ chose God might have forgiven man outright without requiring any satisfaction for sin This would have been a splendid manifestation of the infinite mercy of God but it would have ignored His infinite justice God might have refused redemption and forgiveness altogether and this would have been in complete conformity with His justice but it would not have satisfied His infinite mercy Perfect redemption required that both God's mercy and justice be satisfied Any act of satisfaction on his part would only have been of limited and finite value An act of reparation offered by a divine person would have been adequate since it would not have been offered by the offending party The only possibility of a perfect redemption was for the divine person to become incarnate could perform acts of infinite value; since he was a human being He could act in the name of the human race and offer an act of reparation which would be both adequate and authentic But the martyrdom of the latter Apostle called for a scene worthy of the event was not a sufficiently glorious land for such a combat whither Peter had transferred his Chair and where he died on his cross and where Paul had bowed down his venerable head beneath the sword alone deserved the honor of seeing the beloved disciple march on to martyrdom with that dignity and sweetness which are the characteristics of this veteran of the Apostolic College In the year 95 John appeared before the tribunal of pagan Rome the worship of a Jew who had been crucified under Pontius Pilate He was considered a superstitious and rebellious old man and it was time to rid Asia of his presence sentenced to an ignominious and cruel death A huge cauldron of boiling oil was prepared in front of the Latin Gate The sentence ordered that the preacher of Christ be plunged into this bath The hour had come for the second son of Salome to partake of his Master’s chalice the boiling liquid lost all its heat; 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