Flagstaff Catholics find unique ways to grow in prayer
Whether it's adoration, public prayer in defense of life, Stations of the Cross or another type of prayer, Catholics use Lent to revamp their prayer habits.
USCCB launches ‘Walking with Moms in Need’ yearlong parish service project
WASHINGTON (CNS) — U.S. Catholic bishops are being asked to invite the parishes in their dioceses to join a nationwide effort called “Walking With Moms in Need: A Year of Service” from March 25 of this year through March 25, 2021.
Viewership, attendance numbers jump once Masses go ‘private’
The Mass that once drew the faithful together in body is now doing so in spirit.
Lenten fasting yields inner strength, solidarity
The Lenten pillar mirrors Jesus’ fasting in the desert and draws Catholics away from what isn’t heavenly to make room for what is.
Game Day embraces players off streets
The new André House outreach, perhaps seemingly out of left field, is technically from the infield. It came from the pitcher who doubles as coach to be exact.
Pope prays family relationships thrive while stuck at home
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis prayed for families who are cooped up in their homes and for all those who are ill with COVID-19.
Brophy Spanish teachers step up to plate for Dodgers players
One teacher was amid her sixth season with the team and another was due to start next month.
Diocese of Phoenix Catholic schools closed
In the desire to operate out of an abundance of caution in the hope of minimizing the effects of COVID-19, commonly known as the coronavirus, the Diocese of Phoenix decided March 15 to close all Catholic schools for two weeks March 16-27.
‘Service Sendout’ highlights almsgiving in early Lent
In just seven days, some 100 Catholics from one parish practiced acts of charity that impacted at least nine organizations.
New center at border called ‘model’ for how migrants should be treated
NOGALES, Sonora, Mexico (CNS) — Through many “ups and downs,” God “has led us to this day,” said Jesuit Father Sean Carroll, head of Kino Border Initiative, at the official blessing of a new 18,000-square-foot facility at the international border in Nogales.
