Sr. Mary Jamesita Keller, BVM, (1935-2016) had a passion for reading, never gave up...
DUBUQUE, Iowa — Sr. Mary Jamesita Keller, BVM, 80, died Aug. 15, 2016, at Marian Hall in Dubuque, Iowa. She was buried at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Dubuque.
Catholics’ generosity leads to $10.2 million in grants for local charities, parishes
Every year, Catholics are asked to prayerfully consider how much they will pledge in service to others, acting as the heart and hands of Jesus Christ.
Suspect sought in murders of nuns who worked at Mississippi clinic
The pair of sisters were from different orders, but worked together at a nearby medical clinic.
In family relations, good manners are no joke, pope says at audience
The closer two people are to each other, the more care is required in respecting the other's freedom and feelings, Pope Francis said.
Lake Havasu City loses deacon, faithful homebound minister
Dcn. Thomas Coe who passed away July 9. He was 73.
#Fatima100 update
Sept. 8 starts the third novena within a strand of six novenas in honor of the Fatima . Key in to these prayers and Fatima-related events.
U.S. Ukrainian archbishop: Celebrate America’s blessings, pray for its ‘spiritual’ strength
PHILADELPHIA (CNS) — Metropolitan Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia reminded clergy, religious and the faithful what a blessing it is to be an American this Independence Day.
Leap year’s extra day has a Catholic origin
The papal bull ensured the date of Easter didn't drift into summer. Leap year has exceptions though.
Nashville, Tenn., begins long recovery from devastating tornado
Destruction stretched for miles after an early morning tornado. Building damage is being assessed at several parishes.
High court to examine religious liberty, foster care by same-sex couples
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The U.S. Supreme Court announced Feb. 24 that in its next term it will examine if the city of Philadelphia can exclude a Catholic social services agency from the city’s foster care program because the agency will not accept same-sex couples as foster parents.
