Gregorian chant called seminarian to Catholicism
WASHINGTON (CNS) — As Gabe Bouck enters Advent, a season in which Catholics are urged to answer God’s call for conversion, the seminarian is reminded of the melodic voice that inspired him to become Catholic.
Pope asks Mary’s help in fighting viruses of fear, indifference
ROME (CNS) — Standing at the foot of a Marian statue, Pope Francis prayed Mary would help Christians develop the “antibodies” needed to fight the modern diseases of indifference, hypocrisy and fear of foreigners.
Emmaus Ministry retreats help bring healing to grieving parents
After losing her son to suicide, Marianne Gouvela’s immense grief led her on a quest to reconnect with God, and now she wants to help others.
Our Lady of Guadalupe is a feast for Byzantine Catholics, too
CHICAGO (CNS) — Renowned for its reverence for ancient tradition, the Byzantine Catholic Church is rather unhurried to add new feasts to its liturgical calendar.
Catholic liturgies avoid Christmas decorations, carols in Advent
WASHINGTON (CNS) — During the weeks before Christmas, Catholic churches stand out for what they are missing.
‘Crown jewel’ of national shrine — Trinity Dome Mosaic — dedicated
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The overflowing congregation at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception hardly needed reminding to raise their “eyes to the heavens” during a dedication of the Trinity Dome Mosaic Dec. 8.
Cathedral school’s latest upgrade deeply honors Irish heritage
Know any Gaelic? You will if you visit Ss. Simon and Jude's fully renewed campus, which recently finished a good decade of planning and improvements.
Arizona’s Catholic Charities welcomes new director of marketing
She is no stranger to nonprofit work, recently leading one organization in a complete redesign of all print and digital content for more than 70,000 readers and followers.
Monastery fire displaces sisters, retreatants
The fire began in the monastery chapel and left extensive smoke damage throughout the main building. Some of the chapel suffered structural damage.
Pope: Guadalupe feast shows Mary’s closeness to those on margins
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The appearance of Our Lady of Guadalupe, which mirrored that of the indigenous people of the time, is a sign of Mary’s closeness to those who are marginalized, Pope Francis said.
