Good Friday collection supports church in the Holy Land
The collection ensures not only that the buildings remain accessible, but that local Christians are able to stay in their homeland.
‘Every Life: Cherished, Chosen, Sent’ is theme of Respect Life Month
The theme highlights our call to build a culture of life as missionary disciples.
Junipero Serra: The controversial saint [VIDEO]
Blessed Junipero Serra brought Gospel to sacred Upper California forest and stirred up some controversy over treatment of native people.
Advent week one: Three Advent traditions to slow you down
Advent, the four-week period preceding Christmas, is a time to slow down as we wait in hopeful expectation for Christ’s coming. It’s a time to take stock of what’s important in our lives, casting away extra commitments and wasted energy we’ve added throughout the year.
A world at war [VIDEO]
Church official, college professor talk about conflicts around the globe.
Ohio Diocese opens sainthood cause for woman known for healing gifts
CANTON, Ohio (CNS) — In the fall when the Diocese of Youngstown formally opened the sainthood cause for an Ohio woman known for her life of prayer and spiritual gifts, more than 1,000 people filled St. Peter Church in Canton.
Indiana inmates embrace fresh start by joining the Catholic Church
INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — There are times when nearly everyone seeks redemption for a mistake or a moment of darkness, times that can help find a way to return to the grace of God.
Easter shows the power of love, which renews the world, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Easter makes it clear that in the life of Jesus, but also in the lives of modern men and women, “death, solitude and fear” do not have the last word, Pope Francis said before giving his Easter blessing.
Pope to meet with sex abuse victims, confirms investigation of Bertone
Pope Francis will meet with a group of sex abuse victims for the first time in June, he told reporters May 26.
Profiles in Mission: Camie Rasband
I wanted to have a job that was more than just a job. I wanted to make sure I was doing something that could also help people.
