Encounter to provide tools for defending life
Preparations are under way for the first U.S. Priests and Seminarians Encounter for Life (REDESSVIDA) Nov. 8-10 at St. Paul Parish in north Phoenix.
Bishops to consider endorsing sainthood cause of Sister Thea Bowman
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The U.S. bishops will consider endorsing the sainthood cause of Sr. Thea Bowman, the granddaughter of slaves and the only African-American member of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, who transcended racism to leave a lasting mark on Catholic life in the United States in the late 20th century.
All Souls feast is time to remember, to hope, pope says
ROME (CNS) — The Mass for the feast of All Souls is “realistic, concrete” in calling Catholics to remember the people and events of their past, to consider how they live today and to hope for eternal life with God and their loved ones who preceded them, Pope Francis said.
Praying for souls from the seminary [VIDEO]
Kevin explains one possible reason seminarians enter the St. Joseph Chapel.
People must choose: path toward holiness or nothing, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Saints are not just the well-known men, women and young people on the liturgical calendar, Pope Francis said on the feast of All Saints.
New Bing Crosby bio paints picture of crooner and his priest alter-ego
NEW YORK (CNS) — Affable fictional clergyman Fr. Charles “Chuck” O’Malley was the principal figure in two well-received World War II-era movies, 1944’s “Going My Way” and its 1945 sequel, “The Bells of St. Mary’s.”
Conferencia reavivará la defensa de la vida
A todo lo que da continúan los preparativos para la celebración del Encuentro de Sacerdotes y Seminaristas por la Vida (REDESSVIDA), que por vez primera se llevará a cabo en los Estados Unidos desde que comenzó a realizarse este evento en 2011 por parte de Vida Humana Internacional; aunque en esa primera edición participaron únicamente laicos.
Pope calls for stronger preparation for sacrament of marriage
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Every heart longs for unconditional love and fidelity, Pope Francis said.
Gosnell: The Trial of America’s Biggest Serial Killer
NEW YORK (CNS) — “Gosnell: The Trial of America’s Biggest Serial Killer” (GVN) is a powerful dramatization of the Philadelphia police investigation and state prosecution that finally ended the infamous, decades-long career of abortionist Kermit Gosnell.
Actress says film captured St. Romero’s humanity, inner struggle, courage
SAN DIEGO (CNS) — Over the years, Ana Alicia has seen her past television and film work rebroadcast, introducing the actress to new generations of fans.
