Blessed Serra described as missionary ‘on fire’ heeding Christ’s call
To Andrew Galvan, Blessed Junipero Serra is a stalwart of faith and mission worthy of the title "saint."
Evidence of missions’ influence seen in places, people throughout California
It's difficult to miss the mark that the missions have had on the Golden State. Evidence of their influence is seen in places and people throughout California.
Catholic officials, others react to Boy Scouts’ decision to allow openly gay leaders
The top leaders of the National Catholic Committee on Scouting have made an uneasy peace with the Boy Scouts of America’s decision July 27 to allow openly gay troop leaders and employees to serve in their ranks at the national level.
World Youth Day registration begins; pope is first person to sign up
Pope Francis was the first pilgrim to sign up for World Youth Day to be held in Krakow, Poland, launching the opening of registration.
‘Good Is Winning’ social media effort gears up for Pope Francis’ visit
A broad digital media project to coincide with Pope Francis' visit this fall to the United States aims to recruit and interact with young people, particularly those who do not think of themselves as religious.
Papal trip began as World Meeting of Families, grew to be three-city tour
The first traces of preparation for Pope Francis' historic U.S. visit this September could be said to have started in Milan, Italy, in 2012.
Three auxiliary bishops named for Los Angeles; one resignation accepted
Pope Francis has named three auxiliary bishops for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and accepted the resignation of Auxiliary Bishop Gerald E. Wilkerson, 75.
Five years a bishop — Q&A with Bishop Nevares
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On July 19, Auxiliary Bishop Eduardo A. Nevares celebrates his fifth anniversary serving in the Diocese of Phoenix. Bishop Nevares was ordained a priest...
Latino families a rising presence in U.S. Catholic Church, study finds
More than half of young Catholic families participating in a recent survey identified themselves as Latino or Hispanic, a finding the president of Holy Cross Family Ministries said will require new ways of ministering in the U.S. Catholic Church.
Court rules against Little Sisters plea to avoid way to bypass mandate
The Little Sisters of the Poor and other religious entities are not substantially burdened by procedures set out by the federal government by which they can avoid a requirement to provide contraceptive coverage in health insurance, the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled July 14.
