William Treanor, dean of Georgetown University Law Center, remembers scholar and canon lawyer Jesuit Fr. Ladislas Orsy: "He was, in every way, a giant, and a truly lovely person, and his legacy is a great one."
Dana Greene cultivated relationships in the wider circles of Catholic spiritual, intellectual and political life, where her presence will be missed and her work will have lasting impact.
Pope Francis recently gave a new mandate to the Pontifical Academy of Theology. Interestingly, it reflects the contributions of Fr. Bénézet Bujo, a pioneering African theologian who died Nov. 9.
With the passing of Richard Gaillardetz Nov. 7, the U.S. Catholic Church has lost a passionate witness of faith. A theologian with an impressive corpus of writing, Rick also loved the church deeply and was a mentor to many.
Robert S. Bennett was known as one of Washington's most important lawyers. He also was an influential Catholic who lent credibility to the U.S. bishops' efforts to fight clergy abuse and supported charitable causes.
By the time people were finally ready to listen to Sinéad O'Connor's message, the world's cruelty had run her down. Kaya Oakes calls for listening to other wounded women who are demanding justice in our broken world.
Daniel Ellsberg will be remembered as the father of all whistleblowers, but to fellow peace activist Fr. John Dear, he was a holy prophet, calling all Americans to repent of the mortal sin of war and nuclear preparations.
The co-founder of a ministry to abuse survivors recalls a friend who struggled with depression but never lost his faith. Luis A. Torres Jr. died March 30 at the age of 58.
