Oregon summer camp communicates God’s love through nature, friendships
"I see it as a pro-life organization, where people are being served who are often rejected by society," said Aaron Thompson, Upward Bound board chairman and a parishioner of St. Juan Diego Parish in Portland.
Diaconate celebrates men’s, family’s years of service
Though listed as "retired," the faithful will likely still see 11 deacons assisting in liturgy, supporting funeral services, reaching out to inmates and supporting an array of other vital ministries.
Pope: Faith says ‘no’ to Satan, ‘yes’ to God
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Baptism requires rejecting Satan and professing one’s full faith in God, Pope Francis said.
Clergy abuse survivors grateful after private meetings with pope
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — After private meetings with Pope Francis, three survivors of clergy sexual abuse from Chile said they felt they had been heard and were hopeful for changes in the way the Catholic Church handles accusations of abuse.
Principal jumps for Catholic education
When the staff was asked to get creative with incentives for reaching fundraising goals, the principal took it to the sky, literally!
Eighth-graders win state’s eCYBERMISSION
The Concrete Coolers is both the team name and solution St. John XXIII students proposed.
Gift of sexuality promotes generous culture of encounter, says Denver archbishop on ‘Humanae Vitae’
Society today has a “toxic” understanding of love, marriage, sex and the family as it relates to God and the gift of human sexuality.
Imprisoned clergy of Dachau remembered for fearless faith
EMMITSBURG, Md. (CNS) — When a virulent typhus epidemic swept through a World War II concentration camp in Dachau, Germany, in early 1945, many imprisoned Polish priests volunteered to minister to the dying men.
Body and soul: Personal trainer promotes exercise as way to honor God
SAN DIEGO (CNS) — The catechesis that personal trainer Jordan Friske provides during every workout session is no mere afterthought.
Trump signs order to give faith groups stronger voice in government
WASHINGTON (CNS) — In front of a small crowd of cabinet members and religious leaders at the White House Rose Garden May 3, President Donald Trump announced, and then signed, an executive order giving faith-based groups a stronger voice in the federal government.
