New sisters arrive from Mexico with mission to evangelize Phoenix parish
The charism of the missionary sisters is to share the mercy of the Heart of Jesus through catechesis, evangelization and assistance to the most needy.
Christians must shun self-worship, pope says at synod’s final Mass
Everyone is both Pharisee and tax collector, the pope said, "because we are sinners, and … masters of the art of self-justification."
With new decree, pope makes Vatican Secret Archives no longer ‘secret’
"Secret" has too many modern day negative connotations. It's now the VAA, Vatican Apostolic Archives.
Synod calls for more Church roles for women, but stops short of diaconate
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Members of the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon asked that women be given leadership roles in the Catholic Church, although they stopped short of calling for women deacons.
USCCB elevates oldest Marian shrine in U.S. to national shrine status
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (CNS) — Bishop Felipe J. Estevez of St. Augustine made a surprise announcement during Mass Oct. 11 that the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has elevated the Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche to national shrine status.
Synod document: New ministries can serve evangelization in Amazon
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — To proclaim the Gospel message of hope, the Catholic Church in the Amazon must open new paths of evangelization in the region, including by instituting new ministries for lay men and women, the Synod of Bishops said.
New Safe Environment platform equips Church employees, volunteers with more resources
Catholics across the Diocese of Phoenix found themselves navigating a new online system for Safe Environment Training this year.
It’s one that not just empowers...
Getty Fire impacts a Catholic university, schools and retired sisters
By Oct. 29, the fire had burned more than 600 acres and was 5% contained with at least eight homes destroyed.
Presidential candidate Biden denied Communion at Mass during campaign stop in South Carolina
FLORENCE, S.C. (CNS) — Former Vice President Joe Biden, who is currently pursuing the Democratic nomination for president, attended the 9 a.m. Mass at St. Anthony Church in Florence, South Carolina, Oct. 27, and when he presented himself to receive the Eucharist was refused by the pastor.
There’s a map for that: GoodLands launches Catholic GeoHub
Its founder says the maps and data could give Catholics "a common ground" for understanding some of the realities the church faces.
