Special Mass honors consecrated life, launches prayerful vocation effort

As dusk gathered, men and women religious in their distinctive habits near the towering cross in front of Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral.

Christ’s passion to be retold in live musical broadcast from New Orleans

Producers promise a narrative faithful to Scripture with visuals set in contemporary times meaning Christ will ultimately don an an orange jumpsuit while carrying His cross.

St. Vincent de Paul school celebrates 60 years of student-focused growth

Evidence of growth materialized via a groundbreaking amid anniversary festivities.

Pope to canonize Fatima seers May 13; October date for other saints

Pope Francis will declare the sainthood of Blessed Jacinta Marto and Blessed Francisco Marto, two of the shepherd children who saw Mary in Fatima, Portugal, during his visit to the site of the apparitions May 13.

Advent week three: ‘I shall say it again: Rejoice!’

What I love about the Advent season is that it captures the mixed reality of our lives. Our moments of joy and sorrow are often closely woven together.

Take up acts of service this Christmas season

The Christmas season is wonderful, but it sometimes induces a measure of guilt.

Seminarian preaches with paint; artwork also ‘helps out’ his own prayer

After high school and before seminary, Elmer Herrera-Guzman had exhausting days at work and at church, but only one was fulfilling.

Games: Kingdom Hearts 3 — Re Mind

NEW YORK (CNS) — The 2019 release of “Kingdom Hearts 3” wrapped up a video game odyssey that spanned nearly two decades. But fans still wanted more of the franchise’s elaborate lore and challenging fights.

New book highlights 12 historic homilies delivered in times of crisis

BALTIMORE (CNS) — As the Nazi regime systematically killed those it deemed mentally ill or “unproductive,” a fearless bishop of the Diocese of Munster, Germany, took to the pulpit in 1941 to denounce and challenge what was happening.

Feed the Hungry: Carolee O’Meara finds joy in volunteering at Paz de Cristo

Carolee O’Meara knows what it’s like to be poor. She also knows how it feels to receive mercy. “I’ve always had a heart for the poor,” O’Meara said as she deftly stashed cans of vegetables in food boxes at Paz de Cristo in Mesa. “Being raised in a home where there was poverty and where God was just there all the time leading me, even without the parental guidance, God was just always merciful to keep me close to Him.”