Profiles in Mission: María and Mauricio Avalos

We moved to Arizona in 2003 so as soon as we got here, we started searching for a parish. When we went to St. Margaret’s it just felt like a church in Mexico. It felt like home.

Recording artist Dana headlines Lenten program on Great Catholic Music

"The use of the harp, beautiful prayerful vocals, and added effects provide the contemplative background music," Dana said in a statement.

Detroit archbishop elected next USCCB secretary starting fall 2018

BALTIMORE (CNS) — Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron of Detroit will be the next secretary of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, taking office next November.

Life’s trials train Christians to be sensitive to others, pope says

Continuing his talks on the Acts of the Apostles, the pope said even in trial, St. Paul "does not cease to be the guardian of the lives of others and the animator of their hope."

Bishops Nevares and Kicanas in Ciudad Juarez before Pope Francis’ visit [VIDEO]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EELJV8Wf08Y&feature=youtu.be

Pope sends letter to blind Colombian veteran he met

Pope Francis didn't get his name during their quick exchange, but tracked that and his address down to tell the soldier where he keeps his gift.

Catholics must become ‘intentional disciples,’ revitalize Church Waddell says at leadership conference

Sherry Weddell stood before a hall packed with 500 local Catholic leaders and issued a challenge. “What if you set out to double the number of intentional disciples in five years? What if you set out to make your parish a center of evangelization and discipleship?” Weddell queried the group.

Bilingual Catholic Youth Congreso to fall on Pentecost weekend this year

When the Holy Spirit poured forth His spirit on the first Pentecost, the faithful gathered came from a variety of backgrounds with different languages, yet they were able to understand each other.

Pope canonizes Junípero Serra, says faith is alive only when shared

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Canonizing the 18th-century Spanish missionary, Blessed Junípero Serra, Pope Francis insisted a person’s faith is alive only when it is shared.

ASU’s All Saints Newman Center serves as epicenter for continual conversion

Some enter there not Catholic. Others move on to discern a religious vocation. All find a place to walk more intimately with Christ.