The Catholic Sun

A huge factor in this 26-year-old two-time Paralympian's success: "my brother and sisters treated me like everyone else," Siemann said. "They made no exception for my disability."

DUBUQUE, Iowa — Sr. Mary Jamesita Keller, BVM, 80, died Aug. 15, 2016, at Marian Hall in Dubuque, Iowa. She was buried at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Dubuque.

DUBUQUE, Iowa — Sister Elizabeth Welter, BVM (Prudentia), 93, died Aug. 13, 2016, at Caritas Center in Dubuque, Iowa. She was buried at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Dubuque.

Ted Dunne, one of 10 newly named Spirit of Holy Cross Award recipients, completes the picture of the Holy Family it takes to care for those who are homeless and vulnerable.

“The young people of our generation yearn for a deeper sense of meaning. We know that something greater, worthy of pursuit, exists.” These words from Catherine Eckland opened the first meeting of the Young Catholic Professionals (YCP) Phoenix chapter — the newest of the national organization Aug. 23 at St. Francis Xavier Parish.

Serving as a catechist is not just a job you do, it’s an expression of private and public faith. They, alongside parents, serve as models for thousands of children in faith formation programs.

The tallies are still coming in, but so far at least 16 local Catholic high school seniors have earned themselves the title based on PSAT scores.

It’s the gentlest dinner invitation to what could ultimately land someone at the eternal banquet.

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore sharply criticized comments made by Martin Castro, chairman of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, that the phrases “religious liberty” and “religious freedom” were “code words” used to discriminate.

For the first time in U.S. history, married couples are a minority household structure, says Steve Bollman, founder of Paridisus Dei. Because of this breakdown in the family, individuals are growing up without a healthy view of marriage.