Rhode Island pastor competes on ‘Worst Cooks in America’ reality TV show

He jokes that he can't even make toast. See how far he goes in the cooking competition's newest season.

Once imprisoned, Chinese woman now guides others to the Catholic faith

Others can try to take away or scare away the practice of the faith, but that's where private prayer triumphs as this woman proved.

OK Archbishop: Blessed Stanley Rother’s influence remains strong in Guatemala

SOLOLÁ, Guatemala (CNA) — There’s a black and white photo that holds a special meaning for those familiar with Blessed Stanley Rother — the farm-raised Oklahoma priest who gave his life for the faith 38 years ago while serving the poor in Central America.

Hush hour: Spirituality of silence is a journey toward God, priest says

"Christian silence" is not about seeking a sense of emptiness or nothingness, but "is about presence. It is an encounter with Jesus," he said.

Fire destroys ‘treasured’ historic Texas Catholic church

WESTPHALIA, Texas (CNS) — The Church of the Visitation in Westphalia, a nearly 125-year-old wooden church with bell towers on each side, burned to the ground July 29.

California bishops rally Catholics to stop college campus abortion pill mandate

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CNA) — Three California bishops are calling on local Catholics to pray and fight against a bill that would require state colleges and universities to provide free access to abortion pills for students.

Catholic Charities helps immigrant children with increased fear, stress

More than 20,000 people could immediately be subject to the expanded fast-track removal process.

Foundation for Senior Living helps seniors in Northwest Valley to age in place

When the bus pulls up in front of Nancy and Allen Gulino’s home in Northwest Phoenix, it’s time for Allen to head to the Foundation for Senior Living’s Adult Day Health Services Center in Glendale.

Profiles in Mission: Valerie Blair

Parish: non-Catholic; attends a nondenominational Horizon Community Church Role: Director, Glendale Adult Day Health Services Center How did you get involved with FSL? I began working for...

Pope urges families build a better future through stronger prayer life

Many students head back to the classroom this month, including those who homeschool. Pope Francis reminds the that families are Schools of Human Development.