State of the Campaign: Seminarian Support
The Seminarian Support component of the “Together Let Us Go Forth ~ Juntos Sigamos Adelante” campaign is particularly exciting to me because it directly affects the men who will serve as our future priests.
Minnesotan pens book on family’s friendship with a saint: Mother Cabrini
She's a volunteer archivist with a story of her own that's now captured in a simple book.
Lent begins with reminder of all that fades away, pope says
ROME (CNS) — Marked with ashes, Christians set off on a Lenten journey where they strive to leave behind everything that will turn to dust and instead focus on drawing closer to God and God’s promise of eternal life, Pope Francis said.
Seasoned musician inspires people to sing, raise voices ‘in honor of God’
She was the first woman to direct liturgical music for the National Black Catholic Congress, conducting a 100-voice choir at its daily Masses while writing musical scores for the string orchestra.
El Salvador marks 43rd anniversary of Jesuit’s martyrdom as beatification looms
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Even as the government of El Salvador announced a nationwide quarantine, hundreds flocked to a pilgrimage site March 12 to remember a Jesuit priest and his companions killed 43 years ago and declared martyrs by Pope Francis in February.
Radio host Purvis pledges to address racism as she sees appropriate
Never shy about her views, staunch pro-life advocate and radio program host Gloria Purvis considers racism as much a sin as abortion.
Mexican foreign minister confirms pope to visit capital, three states
Pope Francis will visit Mexico City, along with the states of Chihuahua and Chiapas — on the northern and southern borders respectively — and Michoacan in western Mexico during his February 2016 travels, an official confirmed.
Pope leaves Mozambique urging reconciliation, care for one another
MAPUTO, Mozambique (CNS) — When Jesus told his disciples to love one another and pray for their enemies, he meant it — even disciples in a nation like Mozambique, where political tensions have led to violence, war and death, Pope Francis said.
College student’s doughnut outing led to love and joining Catholic Church
ARLINGTON, Va. (CNS) — In 1957, Sarah Wessel’s great-grandmother, Isabella Brooks, hand-stitched a wedding gown for her daughter Mary Ann Kelsey.
Synod surprises: Universal compassion, inaccurate coverage, couples say
Two couples attending the Synod of Bishops on the family brief the media at the Vatican about their experience observing the Synod of Bishops on the family, which is closed to the press.
