For local Catholics, friar set for beatification an example of confidence, hospitality, humility
Fr. Eduardo Montemayor, SOLT, along with every other priest of his order, may owe his priesthood to Fr. Solanus Casey, the Franciscan friar set to be the second U.S.-born priest and first U.S.-born religious male to be beatified Nov. 18.
USCCB at 100: Bishops’ conference arose out of national crisis a century ago
The needs of the church and the common good at large continue to guide the USCCB and those who work for it.
Pope sends letter to blind Colombian veteran he met
Pope Francis didn't get his name during their quick exchange, but tracked that and his address down to tell the soldier where he keeps his gift.
USCCB president decries massive shooting at Texas Baptist church
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The U.S. Catholic Church stands “in unity” with the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, and the larger community after a shooting during Sunday services took the lives of at least 26 people and injured at least 20 others.
Neglected works of mercy: burying, praying for forgotten dead
One man blazed a path of change once he realized that his friend's pet dog had more of a dignified burial than the unclaimed bodies he buried for the government.
After Harvey, faith fuels Houston fans; World Series is boost city needed
By James Ramos
Catholic News Service
HOUSTON (CNS) — Baseball bats and rosary beads were the only thing on Tonya Killian's mind as she walked toward...
Faith, culture fused in a day to remember deceased loved ones
The purpose of both Día de los Inocentes and Día de los Muertos is to remember the dead and pray for their souls in purgatory, to help them atone for their sins and move into the presence of Christ.
Actor Mark Wahlberg’s faith journey leaves impression on young adults
He addressed about 2,000 gathered at Chicago's (re)Encounter for young adults — an evening of music, speakers, faith sharing and eucharistic adoration aimed at energizing the faith.
Niños mártires de Tlaxcala recordados por su devoción a la fe
Los tres niños — todos 12 o 13 años cuando serán canonizados el 15 de octubre en el Vaticano. Los dos últimos tenían 12 o 13 años cuando fallecieron en 1529.
After public procession, bishop consecrates Jackson Diocese to Mary
"A mother's love is what I needed," one participant said, "Mary took me by the hand and gently drew me to the bosom of Jesus when I was so far from Him that I couldn't imagine ever being reconciled." The consecration redoubled efforts at reconciliation and discipleship.
