Texas parishioners shocked by devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey

HOUSTON (CNS) — With floodwater as high as 20 feet from swelling bayous and waterways, thousands of homes in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston flooded as Tropical Storm Harvey continued to batter southeast Texas Aug. 28.

Oklahoma set to welcome world for beatification of ‘ordinary’ native son

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Catholics in Oklahoma have been preparing for a long time for this moment. Many, like Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City, had faith it would come, but there’s still a sense of awe, to think that a farm boy, one of their own, is about to take a step toward official sainthood.

New Florida bishop, former André House director, ‘exemplifies’ heart of the Holy Cross order

ORLANDO, Fla. (CNS) — As the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee’s sixth bishop lay prostrate on the floor of the Pensacola Bay Center, one thing in particular distinguished the episcopal candidate.

Catholic groups are mobilizing to help in Hurricane Harvey’s aftermath

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Catholic dioceses and charities are quickly organizing to help in the aftermath of a Category 4 hurricane that made landfall with heavy rains and winds of 130 miles per hour late Aug. 25 into the Rockport, Texas area, northeast of Corpus Christi.

EWTN to air documentary of Vietnam chaplain

Almost 50 years ago to the day, a Catholic chaplain put himself between a wounded Marine and fatal enemy gunfire.

Teacher undergoing chemo helps students tackle lessons ‘head’ on

The first few weeks of classes weren't so much about homework as they were about hair, humor and healing.

Bishop at forefront of initiative says racism demands church’s attention

"I was happy that the bishops responded so quickly, and that many people across our country responded so quickly to say: 'This is not who we are. This is not America.'"

Venerable church a natural place to view heavens during solar eclipse

"God puts on the best shows!" one woman called out during the latest solar eclipse. The last time the Oregon church was in an eclipse path of totality was in 1918.

USA West Jesuits gather in Phoenix [VIDEO]

Phoenix served as host site for the first USA West Jesuit Gathering at St. Francis Xavier Aug. 18. It celebrated reuniting two former provinces as one.

Catholic Sun guide to #SolarEclipse

It's looking like most of the Phoenix Diocese will experience a 60-something percent viewing of Monday's solar eclipse. The Church nationwide is awaiting it with more joyful hope.