Everyday Heroes: Army officer donates part of liver to save priest’s life
The priest opted not to go on a waiting list and no family member was a match. Fortunately a "brother" Knight was.
Beatification for Archbishop Sheen postponed
Bishop Daniel R. Jenky of Peoria said Vatican officials have told him that the upcoming beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen has been postponed.
Throwback: Soon-to-be Blessed Sheen emphasized effects of faith during Phoenix visit 44 years ago
The Roadrunners and the Suns could well envy the faith of the followers of Christ as 12,000 persons jammed the Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Phoenix, on the evening of Dec. 3 to celebrate the diocesan Festival of Faith.
50 years since White House conference on food, hunger issues remain
The overall lack of access to healthy food and good nutrition remains a major issue leaving some 37 million people struggling with hunger.
Marriage and family life flourishing despite threats
The times were tumultuous. Student protests rocked the nation. The civil rights movement battled racism. The sexual revolution was in full swing and the Pill was embraced by millions of American women.
Powerful nations protect all life, pope says in Japan
TOKYO (CNS) — Beauty, creation and each human life are gifts of God to be treasured and shared, not enslaved to current societal ideas of what is valuable, perfect or productive, Pope Francis said at a Mass in the famous Tokyo Dome.
Want to add to hope, joy, reflection, healing? Then you can do Advent
Patience, solidarity with the poor and hope are among the goals of Advent.
National collection to help break cycle of poverty set for Nov. 23-24
Many parishes will hold the collection this weekend with funds supporting both local and national poverty efforts.
Forever in bluejeans: Icon painter brings Minnesota martyr to life
ST. PAUL, Minn. (CNS) — Nick Markell had never heard of Christian Brother James Miller when Cretin-Derham Hall High School first commissioned the acclaimed artist to paint an icon of the martyr.
Advent matters
The secular world makes it so easy to forget a vital part of the Christian calendar: Advent.
