Retired Army general, Gilbert deacon one of 12 Veterans Day Parade grand marshals
“I don’t separate service to God from service to country," said the deacon who also assists disabled warriors with adaptive sports and is active with the Crosiers’ youth and veteran outreach missions.
St. Andrew the Apostle community marks dedication of newly renovated church
“All this beauty will come to nothing if it does not enhance our journey to heaven,” the pastor said.
USCCB president decries massive shooting at Texas Baptist church
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The U.S. Catholic Church stands “in unity” with the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, and the larger community after a shooting during Sunday services took the lives of at least 26 people and injured at least 20 others.
Neglected works of mercy: burying, praying for forgotten dead
One man blazed a path of change once he realized that his friend's pet dog had more of a dignified burial than the unclaimed bodies he buried for the government.
After Harvey, faith fuels Houston fans; World Series is boost city needed
By James Ramos
Catholic News Service
HOUSTON (CNS) — Baseball bats and rosary beads were the only thing on Tonya Killian's mind as she walked toward...
MaryBeth Mueller to receive papal award at 10th annual Night of Hope
Bishop Olmsted knew that one honorary award was not enough to thank Phoenix's longtime superintendent for 31 years of service to the Church through its students.
Faith, culture fused in a day to remember deceased loved ones
The purpose of both Día de los Inocentes and Día de los Muertos is to remember the dead and pray for their souls in purgatory, to help them atone for their sins and move into the presence of Christ.
Pope to honor fallen soldiers at American cemetery near Rome
More than 7,800 members of the U.S. military are buried at the 77-acre cemetery, many who died fighting World War II.
Beloved BVM sisters, longtime Xavier educators, celebrate 50 years each of religious life
There was a Mass followed by a fiesta "for the best-a," one person said, referring to Sr. Joanie and Sr. Lynn.
Actor Mark Wahlberg’s faith journey leaves impression on young adults
He addressed about 2,000 gathered at Chicago's (re)Encounter for young adults — an evening of music, speakers, faith sharing and eucharistic adoration aimed at energizing the faith.