Catholic publisher, Thomistic Institute offer RCIA program free online
WASHINGTON (CNS) — This is the time of year parishes have been preparing to welcome new Catholics into the Church through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, but the coronavirus has changed how catechumens and candidates are participating in RCIA.
Pope: In baptism, Holy Spirit, not magic, protects people from evil
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The sacrament of Baptism isn’t a good luck charm but a gift from God that enables Christians to overcome evil, Pope Francis said.
Bishop Olmsted ordains Fr. Camou to priesthood
It was standing room only for families, friends and supporters who packed Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral June 27, 2015, to witness Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted ordain Fernando Camou to the priesthood.
Cardinals owner remembered for commitment to faith, family
His legacy also includes contributions to Catholic education locally and nationally.
‘Damned Lies, and Living the Gospel of Life’
The above quote from St. John Paul II was published in 1995, when the 4D ultrasound was not yet available, when Roe v. Wade’s pathological assault on truth was just 22 years old.
‘My Big, Fat Catholic Wedding’
WACONIA, Minn. (CNS) — There was a buzz before the 5:15 p.m. Mass Feb. 22 at St. Joseph Church in Waconia as seven couples with corsages and floral bouquets gathered for the processional with Fr. Stan Mader, the pastor.
History of Catholic education in diocese tied to religious sisters
A Catholic school alumna-turned-principal said, "Our schools would not be here without them. They are really the founders of our schools. We rest on the shoulders of giants.”
YouTube priest shares vocation journey, discernment tips in interview with ‘Sun’
Before evangelization and discipleship can happen, we have to recognize our own brokenness so Jesus can bring healing and love into our hearts, Fr. Mike Schmitz told a crowd of several thousand Dec. 30 at the Student Leadership Summit at the Phoenix Convention Center.
Ordaining new priests, pope asks them to be merciful
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Ordaining 16 men to the priesthood, Pope Francis urged them to be merciful with the people who approach them, especially in the confessional.
Tolton sainthood cause advances; next step would be ‘venerable’ decree
CHICAGO (CNS) — The canonization cause for Fr. Augustus Tolton is just one step away from going to Pope Francis for the priest to be declared “venerable.”
