NFL coach remembered as unassuming, daily Massgoing man

Miami Dolphins fans knew Don Shula for his success on the field. But those blessed to see Shula off the field knew that he was every bit as successful in his Catholic faith. He just wouldn’t show it. “What impressed me the most was that he did not lord it over people,” said Fr Juan... Read More

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February 2, 2020

Catholic leaders put local food on the line for Super Bowl matchup

The Super Bowl isn’t just about football. For many, it’s about the wings, chili, sliders, chips and dips consumed during the game. And for Catholic leaders of the cities from the two competing teams in this year’s matchup – San Francisco and Kansas City, Missouri – it’s about food bets on the game’s outcome. The... Read More

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January 29, 2020

Archdiocese of New Orleans says NFL team did not help cover up abuse claims – Greg Bensel, New Orleans Saints input

The Archdiocese of New Orleans said that it has never called on any outside organisation, like the New Orleans Saints, to help cover up information on abuse allegations. It said it remains ‘steadfast in support’ of victims of sex abuse by clergy and other church workers and prays ‘for their continued healing’. The statement was... Read More

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October 15, 2019

Divine intervention: Papal tweet of support for ‘Saints’ goes viral

A hashtag mix-up caused a papal tweet meant to give thanks for the Catholic Church’s newest saints to be read as Pope Francis showing support for the New Orleans Saints’ NFL team. After the canonisation of five new saints, including St John Henry Newman, on Sunday 13th October, the pope’s official Twitter account, @Pontifex, tweeted:... Read More

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April 9, 2019

New York Giants coach gives pointers on prayer, faith to Catholic men

Pat Shurmur, the head coach of the New York Giants and a lifelong Catholic, spoke about importance of faith during a recent Lenten gathering for a group of Catholic men in the Diocese of Metuchen in New Jersey. The coach said he always takes time for quiet reflective thought and prayer during his day. He... Read More

Catholic Times, News – World

July 9, 2018

‘Nothing is done without prayer,’ says Philadelphia Eagles coach

Faith and football connected for a gain at a recent dinner in downtown Philadelphia sponsored by the American Bible Society and attended by nearly 1,000 people who have faith and are almost certainly Philadelphia Eagles fans. The featured guest celebrity and an obvious draw for the event was Philadelphia’s favourite coach of the year, Doug... Read More

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February 5, 2018

At Knights event, children get new coats, chance to meet NFL players

Students of St John Paul II Catholic Preparatory School in Minneapolis joyfully put on brand new coats as current and former members of the Minnesota Vikings greeted them. One of the Vikings’ backup quarterbacks, Kyle Sloter, and former offensive lineman Matt Birk high-fived the children, posed with them for pictures and signed autographs. Sloter and... Read More

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February 4, 2018

Celebrating Mass for Eagles, Patriots a joy for East Coast priests

Catholic coaches and players of the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles have clear game plans for making Sunday Mass in the midst of prepping for big games each week. Mgr Mike Foley and Fr Tom Barcellona celebrate Mass for the respective Super Bowl-bound teams they serve. “I have great respect for these men. They... Read More

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May 21, 2016

Catholic values drive NFL head coach on and off the field

The accomplishment of winning the Super Bowl in February 2013 as the head coach of the Baltimore Ravens gave John Harbaugh a crowning achievement in American football, but he relied on his Catholic faith to guide him and his players through a series of potentially spirit-crushing events during the past year. The worst was a... Read More

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