Catholic Arts News Monitoring

Rufus Wainwright on ‘Dream Requiem,’ prescient power of music

Canada’s Rufus Wainwright, best known for blending folk and pop music, has worked with stars like Elton John, Brandi Carlile, and Miley Cyrus. He comes from a famous folk family – his father is Loudon Wainwright III, his mother is Kate McGarrigle, and his …

Pope Francis began the process for Antoni Gaudí’s sainthood – an architect explains why

In one of his final announcements before his death, Pope Francis granted Catalonian architect Antoni Gaudí the title of “venerable”, due to his dedication to the design and build of the Sagrada Família church in Barcelona. This recognition is the second of …

What is a Jubilee year and why is it important to Catholics?

Thousands of Catholic faithful are expected to descend upon Rome in the coming weeks, as cardinals from around the world gather at the Vatican to elect a new pope. A new pontiff is expected to be chosen within three days of the conclave, which is set to …

A new arts hub for Austin 

There’s a new arts hub in Austin that provides economic opportunities to local artists and increases affordable arts programming on Chicago’s West Side.   Artist-led nonprofit Alt Space Chicago celebrated its grand opening at 5645 W. Corcoran Pl. over the …

Arts nonprofit opens ‘vessel’ for community engagement in old Austin bank building

The over 100-year-old Austin Bank of Chicago building, 5645 W. Corcoran Place, is now a space dedicated to the community. Alt Space Chicago, an arts-focused nonprofit that works with the city’s Black communities, opened the old bank’s grand halls and even …

York Catholic plans concerts, arts show and more over next week

York Catholic Middle & High School has several events planned in the next week at the school, 601 E. Springettsbury Ave.  Students will perform at the school's spring concerts. The high school concert begins at 2 p.m. Sunday and will feature the …

Italian Street Artist Mocks Far-Right Attendees of the Pope’s Funeral

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Undercover art detective, massive molecular cloud, ‘silent divorce’: Catch up on the day’s stories

By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Married couples who no longer have an emotional attachment to each other but stay together for financial or other reasons might be experiencing a “silent divorce.” The signs are loud and clear. Here’s what else …

‘Maga Catholics’ are gaining ground in the US. Now their sight is set on the Vatican

Once the papal conclave starts, the cardinals choosing Pope Francis’s successor will be strictly shut off from the world until a new pope is named. But the coming days before the conclave begins on May 7 will see competing factions of Catholics, including …

Panama Unveils Darién’s Odyssey in Artistic Global Dialog

Panama’s historic debut at the 2024 Venice Biennale spotlights the harrowing trek through the Darién jungle—a route hundreds of migrants brave daily. By showcasing four Panamanian artists, the exhibit confronts both local audiences and global visitors with …

Paradise News May 2025 Publisher’s Message | Community Updates & Resilience

Welcome to Paradise News May 2025 edition. Seven months have passed since our coast was severely impacted by flood waters for the first time in over a century. Seems like even though Helene was an unusual storm event, the smart money is betting on a …

Black parents pushed Portland Catholic school to improve racial equity. The principal called police on the parents and ...

The principal at The Madeleine School, a private Catholic school in Northeast Portland, summoned Portland police to the campus in late March when the parents of a Black student demanded to know her plan of action after their fourth grade son reported being …

Pope Francis helped me feel like I could return to Catholicism

May Pope Francis rest in peace. According to the Vatican, the first Catholic pope from the Americas died of a stroke and subsequent heart failure on April 21 at age 88. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires and ascending to the papacy in 2013, Francis …

Boylan Catholic High School Fine Arts Fair 2025

ROCKFORD, Ill - Boylan Catholic High School hosted their Fine Arts Fair this weekend. Highlighting the talents of poetry, visual arts, and music. One senior was awarded First Place, he hopes to follow in the footsteps of a famous alumni. "In terms of …

Boylan Catholic High School Honors Students During Their Fine Arts Fair

Udupi: St Anne’s Church Catholic Sabha celebrates Easter with vibrant cultural evening

Media Release Udupi, Apr 28: The Catholic Sabha unit of St Anne’s Church, Thottam, Udupi, hosted a grand Easter Art Evening on Sunday, April 27, drawing an enthusiastic crowd to the church’s open-air stage. The event, aimed at raising funds for various …

Rockstar campaign launch at endangered St Kilda music venue

In a show of solidarity for an endangered live music venue within his federal electorate of Macnamara, Josh Burns held his official campaign launch at The Vineyard. With the Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles alongside him, Burns and …

CBS Chicago Vault: Bob Wallace races at Maywood Park, dances to traditional tamburitza music

On this day 42 years ago, Chicago was getting ready for the inauguration of Mayor Harold Washington in two days. On this day 41 years ago, the headlines included a deadly and horrific tornado outbreak that plowed through Wisconsin.  In Chicago local …

Pope fiction: a writer who foresaw our dystopian era

‘I advise you to read it,” Pope Francis said, and it’s not often that the Pope recommends fiction, so I did. Lord of the World, a 1907 dystopian novel by the Catholic convert Robert Hugh Benson, is about the appearance of the Antichrist on Earth in the …

Louisiana Rural Carriers Release Open Letter Urging Speaker Johnson and Congressional Reps to Oppose USPS Privatization

Informational Demonstration in Baton Rouge Part of Growing Movement to Hold Elected Officials Accountable and Defend Rural Jobs and Communities BATON ROUGE, LA, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Sunday, April 27, 2025, rural …

Rep. Danny Alvarez Honored with JBF Second Chance Award at Jack Brewer Foundation Event Celebrating Second Chance Month

Tallahassee Event Highlights Florida’s Efforts to Reduce Recidivism TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Jack Brewer Foundation (JBF), in partnership with NWF Health Network, hosted an impactful dinner …

FLEOA Supports AG Bondi's Initiative to ‘Make America Safe Again’

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) commends U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi for her recent address to “Make America Safe Again” and to confront the nation…

Discover Morris County’s Past at the 16th Annual Pathways of History Tour

Explore 30 Historic Sites in 22 Towns During a Free, Family Weekend – May 3–4, 2025 MORRISTOWN, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Pathways of History Tour will return for its 16th year on May 3 and 4, 2025, inviting residents …

Save Illinois Coalition Moves to Terminate Sanctuary Status in 2026 - April 30th Event Kicks Off Petition Drive

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Save IL Coalition, a newly established bipartisan organization, aims to drive petition signatures to terminate the sanctuary status of the state and city of Chicago during the …

After Hours Concerts Introduces Military Appreciation Tents in Doswell and Glen Allen, VA

DOSWELL, VA, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EventMakers-USA will honor and celebrate the military community with Military Appreciation Tents presented by Metadata Forensics on site at both venues during the 2025 season. These …

TrueComp Appoints New CEO and CRO to Lead Company’s Next Growth Phase

Executive hires underscore company’s momentum and commitment to smarter government workforce solutions WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TrueComp, the pioneer of compensation analytics technology for …

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Miami Return Preparer Agrees to Injunction and Disgorgement

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida issued an injunction today against Miami tax return preparer Nia Daniel, which bars her from preparing tax returns for others, having any ownership stake in any tax preparation business, or …

Nigerian National Sentenced to Prison for International Fraud Scheme that Defrauded Elderly U.S. Victims

A Nigerian national was sentenced on Friday to 97 months in prison for his role in a transnational inheritance fraud scheme. According to court documents, Okezie Bonaventure Ogbata, 36, was a member of a group of fraudsters that sent personalized letters …

Nevada Printer and Mailer Pleads Guilty to Participating in Elder Fraud Scheme

A Nevada woman pleaded guilty today for engaging in a prize notice fraud scheme that defrauded thousands of consumers, many of whom were elderly, across the United States and abroad. Barbara Trickle, 80, of Las Vegas, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit …

Accountant Pleads Guilty to $8M Tax Fraud

A Colorado man pleaded guilty today to conspiring to defraud the United States and tax evasion. According to court documents and statements made in court, Rodney Ermel owned and managed a Colorado-based accounting firm. Along with co-defendant Kenneth …

Comer Continues Investigation into Biden-Era Alcohol Consumption Guidelines

WASHINGTON—House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today requested that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provide documents and communications related to …

ACLJ Asks Secretary of Defense Hegseth to End Abortion Propaganda That Calls Pro-Lifers 'Terrorists' in Army Training

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Center for Law & Justice (ACLJ) has just sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth respectfully urging him to take action after their recent discovery …

Ellen Glickman Backs Bold Proposal to Make America Healthier, One Choice at a Time

Exercise Scientist and Health Advocate Says It’s Time to Rethink How SNAP Dollars Are Spent KENT, OH, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the nation debates Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s proposal …

Policy Pathways Accepting 2025 Summer Academy in Public Policy Applications

Policy Pathways and the VCU Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs will host this year's cohort for their public policy career preparatory programs. RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Youth advocacy is …

Civicom’s Quillit ai® Selects Anthropic’s Claude As Its LLM Provider For Enhanced Qualitative Research Insights

Civicom Research Services chooses Anthropic AI’s Claude as the LLM Provider for the backbone of its AI-powered report-generating tool, Quillit ai®. GREENWICH, CT, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Civicom, a trusted global …

White Collar Support Group Launches New Criminal Justice Reform Initiatives

The 9+ year-old group is taking the lead in pardon and expungement reform, right to banking for felons, and a Yale University research study on second chances. WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The White …

Mayor Wu & B.A.A. Announce Recipients of the Fastest Bostonian Awards at the 129th Boston Marathon

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today announced the recipients of the third annual awards for the Fastest Bostonians, given to the Boston residents with the quickest finish times at the 129th Boston Marathon presented by Bank …

Mayor Wu, Boston Emergency Medical Services Celebrate New EMTs and Recent Promotions

Ceremony honored 35 graduating recruits and 13 promotions to enhance emergency medical services in the City of Boston. Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) today celebrated the …