Posts by Rev. Robert Sirico
January 11, 2019
Pope Francis’ recent Christmas message, ‘Urbi et Orbi’, was a meditation on the roots of fraternity in the incarnation:
What does that Child, born for us of the Virgin Mary, have to tell us? Continue Reading...
September 06, 2018
Acton Institute statement on Richard M. DeVos Sr. (1926-2018)
Richard (Rich) M. DeVos exemplified the value of hard work, free enterprise and expansive philanthropy in building flourishing communities. The Acton Institute mourns the passing of DeVos, 92, who for decades was known for leadership in business, his dedication to the promotion of liberty, and his courage in maintaining and defending the free and virtuous society. Continue Reading...
October 20, 2017
Helen DeVos: A life devoted to faith, family and philanthropy
I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Helen DeVos, the wife of Amway co-founder Rich DeVos, in Grand Rapids at the age of 90. She was one of those people who had an incalculable impact in building flourishing communities with her generosity and, yes, business acumen. Continue Reading...
August 08, 2017
An invitation to an encounter
It was with great interest that I have been following exchanges related to the now well-discussed article that appeared in the Vatican associated journal La Civilta` Cattolica several weeks ago. Written by Fr. Continue Reading...
May 12, 2017
Jack Donahue, RIP
It was with deep sadness that I learned today of the passing of John F. “Jack” Donahue. Jack truly was a renaissance man, packing significant and lasting accomplishments into his 92 years. Continue Reading...
May 05, 2017
Pope Francis’s attack on ‘libertarian individualism’ not about libertarians
The following essay appeared Friday, May 5, 2017, at Crux.
In a recent message by Pope Francis to the Pontifical Academy of Social Science he outlines some moral concerns about a phenomenon he sees as invading (his term) “high levels of culture and education in both universities and in schools,” namely “libertarian individualism.” Continue Reading...
April 25, 2017
Remembering Kate O’Beirne
February 07, 2017
Sirico: Betsy DeVos confirmation best choice for education crisis
The Senate today narrowly voted for a change in the status quo, and that is an answer to the prayers of millions of parents who have witnessed a steady plummet of their respective children’s test scores over the past few decades. Continue Reading...
January 25, 2016
Donald Trump and Catholic Social Teaching
January 11, 2016
Ralph Hauenstein (1912-2016)
The Acton Institute lost a great friend and staunch supporter on Sunday with the passing of Ralph Hauenstein at the age of 103 years. In a truly remarkable life, Hauenstein was by turns a journalist, a war hero, an entrepreneur, and a major philanthropist. Continue Reading...