Women discover the depths of God’s love at sixth annual PDCCW conference

A series of keynote talks focused on love and mercy given by local and national peers drew some 600 Catholic women of all ages to the annual conference.

Catholic Extension features ‘nuns who rock’ on website, in social media

Be sure to follow #NunsRock and #NCSW2016 throughout National Catholic Sisters Week March 8-14.

Get thee to a confessional: Pope goes and wants you to as well

For Pope Francis, the Year of Mercy is all about sharing the experience of God's mercy with others. But first, he wants people to experience it themselves, in the confessional.

Junior high crafters fundraise for charity via Arrupe Marketplace

By all appearances, one of the Valley’s latest artisan marketplaces was proving itself to be a fairly reputable competitor.

Court hears oral arguments in challenge to Texas abortion restrictions

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in its first abortion case in nine years March 2.

Sister Helen Prejean recounts early years in fight against death penalty

It began when the Sister of St. Joseph of Medaille's community returned to its roots of ministering to society's down-and-out and she became pen pals with a death row inmate.

A heart that can’t forgive stays shut to God’s mercy, pardon, pope says

"If you aren't able to forgive, how will God be able to forgive you? He wants to forgive, but he won't be able to if you have a closed heart," the pontiff said.

Year of Mercy invites faithful to sacrament of Reconciliation

An invitation by the Holy Father invites Catholics around the globe to discover God’s mercy and extend forgiveness to others, especially March 4-5.

Student’s tie design takes flight with Southwest Airlines

The odds of winning were sky high, but a Ss. Simon and Jude student defied the odds.

Flint crisis underlines need to reach out to urban centers, says priest

The ongoing water crisis in Flint, Michigan, is a reminder for Catholics in suburban parishes of their responsibility to reach out to people in need in urban centers, a pastor said.