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What does a seminarian do to prepare for priestly ministry? Pray. Check. Take theology classes. Check. Minister in parishes, hospitals, nursing homes and prisons. Check. Cut down trees and split wood. Wait, what?

Sister Megan Rice, whose yearslong crusade against nuclear weapons included serving two years behind bars for a felony, died Oct. 10 at the Rosemont residence of her religious order, the Society of the Holy Child Jesus. She was 91.

San Francisco's archbishop said May 17 that the "positive reaction" House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has expressed about a Vatican official's letter to the U.S. bishops about Catholic politicians who support abortion receiving Communion "raises hope that progress can be made in this most serious matter."

E3 Africa has named Kristin Smith Executive Director for the organization.  Kristin has long been a supporter of E3 Africa’s mission to educate, enrich...

Notre Dame Prep announced today that Brie Dragonetti, the current assistant principal of student services, will now lead the school as principal.

It is Saturday morning, the solemnity of the Annunciation, and time for the Lenten retreat to begin. Attendees have gathered in the Spirituality Center of St. Timothy Catholic Church in Mesa, animatedly greeting each other and catching up on each other’s lives. The Monsignor at the front of the room makes sweeping hand gestures to indicate his readiness to begin the retreat presentation. He uses no voice because no voice is necessary — most of the retreat participants are deaf, and American Sign Language (ASL) is their primary mode of communication.

Recently, more than 300 supporters joined FSL for a celebration of independence as the Hope in Motion event returned after a three-year hiatus, raising over $80,000 to support the resources and programming that the organization provides for clients and their caregivers.

After having difficulty breathing, Pope Francis went to Rome's Gemelli hospital March 29 where he was diagnosed with a respiratory infection that will be treated in the hospital for several days, the Vatican press office said

Bishop John Dolan installed Father Ignatius Mazanowski as pastor of St. John Vianney parish during the vigil Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Lent, Laetare Sunday. Meaning “rejoice” Sunday, Laetare Sunday was a fitting day for Father Ignatius to be installed and the altar dedicated. Members of the community were the first to congratulate Rev. Ignatius and dress the newly dedicated altar.   

Bishop John Dolan celebrated a Healing and Reconciliation Mass for survivors of abuse and their families at St. John Vianney Church in Sedona, reminding all of us to ask the Divine Physician to heal our church and bring us to wholeness. The Mass was organized by the Office of Child and Youth Protection for the Diocese of Phoenix.