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Dorothy Day, who died in 1980, was an anarchist, a pacifist, and the co-founder of the Catholic Worker, a movement devoted to helping the poor and the homeless. Described by historian David O’Brien as “the most influential, interesting, and significant figure” in U.S. Catholic history, Day is currently being considered for canonization in the Catholic Church. - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

Have you heard that the Holy Father will be consecrating the youth to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at World Youth Day? Our pilgrims are so excited! They have worked very hard and have been incredibly blessed to raise enough money, after 2 years of fund raising, to cover their entire trip. - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

"Will Benedict XVI's public gesture in Madrid next August 20, hearing the confessions of several young people during the World Youth Day, call attention back to this crucial deficit in Christian practice today?" - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

In this episode: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Legend Dion DiMucci joins us to talk about his Catholic journey and his new book. This podcast is courtesy of Sirius 159/XM 117 (The Catholic Channel). - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

"The July 4 holiday weekend is the perfect time to think about our sense of patriotism, social justice and Christian responsibility. This year, especially, the 10th anniversary of 9/11 can’t be far from our minds," Scroggins said. "St. Francis and his contemporary followers provide all people, regardless of their faith tradition, with a beautiful, loving lens through which to view the complex world we share." - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

Listen to Pope Benedict award his "Ratzinger Prize" (funded by his book royalties) to theologians Simonetti, Cardedal and Heim. From Vatican Radio. - Catholic Meme

How bouncy or sticky are Catholic Web sites? More broadly, how well is the church using social and digital media in its mission to spread the Gospel? Since “the church” can mean many things, let’s narrow the topic down: How well are those who work in church organizations in this country using social and digital media? - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

Catholic Press Association is celebrating its 100th Anniversary at the 2011 Catholic Media Convention in Pittsburgh. - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

The Rosary Project: A Celebration of Prayer and Song by Chris Padgett - Download The Rosary Project: A Celebration of Prayer and Song on iTunes - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

My faithful ramblings lead me to one question: do you trust God because of a faithful person in your life? - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

"Celebrate Father's Day at home with a Catholic ceremony, send a Father's Day e-card from Catholic Greetings, or read inspirational stories about finding God and the spirituality surrounding fatherhood." - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

The memorial service for Brother Julian and Brother Adrian Riester at the St. Bonaventure University Chapel. - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

Friars Colin King, O.F.M. and Adam Calder, O.F.M. made their First Profession of Vows Saturday, June 11, 2011. Video of the highlights of the service. - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

A rare look at dissent in Iran, including the abuse of female prisoners during and following the 2009 Green Revolution. That was when thousands took to the streets of Tehran and other cities to protest a disputed presidential election, before facing a violent crackdown by the government. - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

The letter addressed to me here at St. Anthony Messenger Press over 10 years ago bore my name in beautiful calligraphy with a small hand-drawn pastel flower in the lower left corner of the envelope. The return address in the upper left corner identified the sender as Randy C, a prisoner in California. From experience, I expected the letter inside to be a request for a free book. - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

If journalists want to cover life in the real world, they will have to accurately report the beliefs and experiences of those who are not — in an accurate sense of the word — secular (or materialists). - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

As I was tucking my two-year-old daughter into bed last night, I said “Good night, Ellie. I love you.” And to my surprise, she said “Good night. Love you, too. Happy Easter.” - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

An undamaged crucifix rises above the rubble of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Joplin, Mo., Monday, May 23, 2011. The church and thousands of other buildings were damaged or destroyed when a tornado swept through Joplin on Sunday evening, killing at least 116 and injuring hundreds more -Photo: Associated press - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

Marcela, CFCA scholar in Mexico. - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

Dr. Leo M. Cooney Jr. mentored Marysa Leya, a graduating senior at Yale University, through the Esteem program. - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

Eric Hys (left), 38, reads magazines at the Canticle Café, a drop-in ministry that provides a safe place for homeless people to rest and refresh. Coffee and the occasional snack are available, along with magazines and conversation. / The Enquirer/Amie Dworecki - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

Chinese underground Catholics have decided to challenge their government’s ban on the World Day of Prayer for the Church in China. - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

Benson was wearing his championship ring from the Saints 2009 Super Bowl season, the big one with the diamonds and the fleur de lis -- the one that, in its way, symbolized the resurrection of New Orleans. - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

My own experience of sheep was always an abstract one until several years ago, when my inner-city parish set up an outdoor nativity scene in the church courtyard, complete with a flock of six sheep. - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

"For too many people, this day doesn’t mean corsages, brunches and presents." - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

Scott Caton will be ordained a Catholic priest for the diocese of Rochester, New York, next month. In this age of declining vocations, that sounds like great news. But this former Protestant minister, husband, and father of six has experienced some resistance. - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

Great picture from Vatican Blogging Meeting. Is anyone listening to presenters? :) - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

April, 28, 2011. (Romereports.com). This is Sister Marie Simon-Pierre. Her story has been heard around the world. For years, she suffered from Parkinson's disease, but she was suddenly cured through the intercession of John Paul II. - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

“He always had the name that said it all--Dion.” That’s from Bruce Springsteen, who knows a little bit about music. Dion DiMucci--yes, he has a last name--is a multi-platinum musician, member of the Rock’n’Roll Hall of Fame, and a “ferocious Catholic,” he writes in Dion: The Wanderer Talks Truth (St. Anthony Messenger/Servant, Apr.; reviewed in this issue). “It was a long time in coming,” said DiMucci, who will be 72 in July and still tours. - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

Artist: Barbara Bonney, English Concert, Trevor Pinnock & Roger Hamilton Buy "Exsultate, Jubilate, K. 165: IV. Alleluia" on: iTunes, AmazonMP3 - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet