Star NFL quarterback announces retirement on feast of athletes’ patron saint

After 17 seasons in the NFL, quarterback Philip Rivers will begin his next career as head football coach at St Michael Catholic High School in Fairhope in the Mobile Archdiocese. In May, the school named Rivers “head coach-in-waiting” whenever his playing career was over. Rivers played last season with the Indianapolis Colts and announced his retirement... Read More

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October 10, 2020

For Chiefs’ star kicker, his Catholic faith and family are his priority

Harrison Butker’s impact on the football field is tremendous. As the kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs, he was a vital component to the team’s victory in Super Bowl LIV. But the morning after the game, as he told the attendees at the Knights of Columbus 55th annual College Councils Conference, he still had to take... Read More

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May 6, 2020

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

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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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