Archive for June 13, 2017

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By Kevin J. Jones

Watch as FOCUS consecrates its ministry to Jesus through Mary

In the centenary year of Our Lady of Fatima, the Fellowship of Catholic University Students has decided to consecrate its... Read more

A Mass of diaconal ordination said in St. Peter's Basilica, Oct. 1, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Could priests be incardinated into ecclesial movements?

The last meeting of the head of dicasteries of the Roman Curia took place last May 29. Among other issues,... Read more

Venerable Teofilius Matulionis, who was martyred Aug. 20, 1962, and who will be beatified June 25.?w=200&h=150

Lithuania's first Soviet-era martyr to be beatified

A Soviet-era priest and bishop who continually defied communist rule and spent much of his ministry in prison will be... Read more

Pope Francis met with street children during his visit to the Philippines on January 16, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

For first World Day of the Poor, Francis encourages personal encounter

In his message for the first World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis said that the suffering and broken bodies... Read more

Archbishop Charles Thompson of Indianapolis, who was appointed June 13, 2017. Photo courtesy of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Kentucky native appointed Archbishop of Indianapolis

The Vatican announced Tuesday Pope Francis' transfer of Bishop Charles Thompson from the Evansville diocese to the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.  Read more

Carl Anderson, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, meets with Pope Francis, Feb. 16, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Carl Anderson among appointments to Pontifical Academy for Life

On Tuesday the Vatican announced that Carl A. Anderson, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, has been appointed by... Read more

A view of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, Jan. 25, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Philosopher who supports legal abortion joins Vatican pro-life academy

Philosopher Nigel Biggar, who backs legal abortion, is among the 45 new appointments to the Pontifical Academy for Life, according... Read more

Saint Anthony of Padua, by El Greco (c. 1580). ?w=200&h=150

St Anthony of Padua considered 'all the world as his home'

As the Church celebrates St. Anthony of Padua, his widespread popularity can be traced to his efforts at reaching out... Read more

The monks of Norcia sing from their 2015 album Benedicta: Marian Chant for Norcia.?w=200&h=150

By Mary Farrow

Monks of Norcia announce special edition beer to help them rebuild

It was God and beer sales that helped sustain the Benedictine monks of Norcia, and it is God and beer... Read more