The Catholic Sun

Fr. Michael J. McGivney, the oldest of 13 born to Irish immigrants, was ordained a priest in 1877 for what was then the Diocese of Hartford, Connecticut. Catholics were a minority in New Haven, where Fr. McGivney served as a parish priest, and waves of immigrants were greeted by anti-Catholic sentiments.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While many people hope to catch a glimpse of Pope Francis and greet him, 12-year-old Peter Lombardi got something even better than he imagined.

HONG KONG (CNS) — A Chinese bishop was taken away by authorities but was back home the next day, according to a news report.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis joined leaders praising a French police officer who “gave his life out of a desire to protect people” during a terrorist attack.

With the Holy Spirit guiding them, Fr. Joseph Francis LePage, FHS, and his brother Franciscan Friars of the Holy Spirit are building and breathing life into the newly established Holy Spirit Newman Center at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix.

Fifty years ago, visionary people who valued college students got together and built the Newman Center.

Whether you join these groups physically or in spirit on Good Friday, keep in prayer all those who set foot inside abortion facilities, especially the unborn, and those in the homeless community who are innocently trapped.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Celebrating Palm Sunday Mass with thousands of young people, Pope Francis urged them to continue singing and shouting “hosanna” in the world, proclaiming the lordship of Jesus and following His example of outreach to the poor and suffering.

As we journey to the end of this Lenten Season, the Church’s liturgical calendar provides us with opportunities to grow deeper in our faith leading up to the Passion of Christ, and to meditate on His Resurrection in the Octave of Easter.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis seems to be fixated on the wounds of Christ. And he has suggested that other Catholics might want to be as well.