Missing Mass: Social isolation keeps elders safe but lonely
In communities around the world, the social isolation that keeps elders safe from the coronavirus but precludes going to church is proving extremely difficult for many. In some remote areas, younger generations are helping their elders.
Online Catholic Leadership Program for Lay Catholic Professionals Launches
The Catholic Association of Latino Leaders and Tepeyac Leadership, Inc. announce the launching of TLI Online, a five-month civic leadership program oriented towards the development of Catholic professionals in secular society.
Priest’s 100-mile bike ride raises COVID-19 aid for parish — and hope
Father Christopher Heanue started his morning July 27 by celebrating Mass at 5 a.m. and then took off on a 100-mile bike ride. But it wasn't just any ride.
Faith wobbles sometimes; what counts is calling for God’s help, pope says
Everyone experiences trials that can shake his or her faith; the key to survival is to call out to the Lord for help, Pope Francis said.
Pope baptizes twins after successful surgery to separate them
Their heads encased in white bandages covering the wounds where they had been conjoined, 2-year-old twins named Ervina and Prefina were baptized by Pope Francis Aug. 6.
Phoenix organizations provide technology boost for Catholic schools
More than $100k for 400 devices for Catholic schools was raised by Catholic Educatin Arizona, Catholic Community Foundation and others.
Post-graduation lessons from the plague year
It seems as if there are two kinds of graduation narratives for what happens after young collegians toast each other, flip their tassels and head out to take on the world.
Communion in a time of farewells
The present moment, defined by a pandemic and a growing awareness about disturbing dynamics in our society that cut human lives short, demands that we talk about farewells, and do so with Catholic faith.
Bishop Olmsted Appeals on Behalf of the Suffering People of Lebanon
Life is never easy in Lebanon. In addition to COVID-19, the city of Beirut has suffered an explosion that has changed the lives of thousands.
Pope-less economy: Castel Gandolfo forced to change course
Milvia Monachesi, mayor of Castel Gandolfo, said "for a moment" in 2013, "I thought I was the luckiest mayor in the world: I would have two popes. … But now there isn't even one."
