Journey through Holy Week and the Octave of Easter
As we journey to the end of this Lenten Season, the Church’s liturgical calendar provides us with opportunities to grow deeper in our faith leading up to the Passion of Christ, and to meditate on His Resurrection in the Octave of Easter.
Bishops disappointed with Congress’ inaction on Conscience Protection Act
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The chairmen of the U.S. bishops’ pro-life and religious freedom committees said it was “deeply disappointing” that Congress omitted the Conscience Protection Act from the congressional funding bill for fiscal year 2018.
A Pilgrim’s Journey to the Beehive State — Day 5
Our pilgrimage is over. As I walked away from the bus and the 39 other pilgrims I had shared the past five days with, visiting religious, historical and cultural sites in Utah and northern Arizona, I felt a pang of disappointment.
Profiles in Mission: Fr. Matt Lowry
Fifty years ago, visionary people who valued college students got together and built the Newman Center.
Grand Canyon Newman Center connects students to faith, community, service
With the Holy Spirit guiding them, Fr. Joseph Francis LePage, FHS, and his brother Franciscan Friars of the Holy Spirit are building and breathing life into the newly established Holy Spirit Newman Center at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix.
Five wounds of Christ: Pope urges recovery of traditional devotion
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis seems to be fixated on the wounds of Christ. And he has suggested that other Catholics might want to be as well.
‘Cry out,’ pope tells young people at Palm Sunday Mass
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Celebrating Palm Sunday Mass with thousands of young people, Pope Francis urged them to continue singing and shouting “hosanna” in the world, proclaiming the lordship of Jesus and following His example of outreach to the poor and suffering.
Fundraiser unites Catholics, Protestants in walking for life
Some walks are easier than others. The walk into an abortion clinic is likely among the toughest.
Good Friday to draw faithful together in public prayer too [VIDEO]
Whether you join these groups physically or in spirit on Good Friday, keep in prayer all those who set foot inside abortion facilities, especially the unborn, and those in the homeless community who are innocently trapped.
Pope praises French policeman who gave his life to save hostage
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis joined leaders praising a French police officer who “gave his life out of a desire to protect people” during a terrorist attack.
