This is an archive of Father Breighner’s most recent Catholic Review commentary preceding his 2023 retirement. Father Joseph Breighner Commentary NewsSaintsWorld News Nagasaki Franciscan monastery that survived atomic blast still stands as messenger of peace Katarzyna Szalajko Aug 8, 2025 8 min read Eighty years ago two of the world’s deadliest weapons were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, bringing near-total destruction. CollegesFeatureHealth CareLocal NewsNews Notre Dame of Maryland University joins with Milwaukee college to address teacher shortage Catholic Review Staff Aug 7, 2025 3 min read NDMU is collaborating with Milwaukee’s Mount Mary University to address staffing shortages in education and social work, with a joint agreement to increase the number of students with advanced degrees. Child & Youth ProtectionNewsWorld News Newark Archdiocese settles abuse claims against retired bishop who denies allegations Paulina Katinas Aug 7, 2025 5 min read The Archdiocese of Newark has settled two claims of sexual abuse against retired Bishop Nicholas A. DiMarzio, dating back more than 50 years — when he was a priest in Jersey City — the lawyer for the plaintiffs announced on Aug. 6. FeatureMarriage & Family LifeNewsRespect LifeWorld News Catholic family experts tie marriage to dropping U.S. fertility rate Katie Yoder Aug 7, 2025 6 min read To explain the dropping U.S. fertility rate, Catholic fertility and family policy experts are pointing to marriage. En Español León XIV: Pontífice de las fronteras y los puentes Deacon Manuel Aliaga Aug 7, 2025 6 min read La elección de Robert Prevost le da a la Iglesia católica su segundo papa del Nuevo Mundo, su primer pontífice estadounidense y el primer papa en tener la ciudadanía peruana, convirtiéndolo en el primer papa tanto norteamericano como sudamericano. Previous 1 … 550 551 552 … 3140 Next
