Articles by Gigi Duncan
Catholic singles seek faithful connections at huge SEEK 2026 speed dating event
Jan 5, 2026 / 16:41 pmYoung Catholics gathered for a possibly record-breaking large speed dating event in Columbus, Ohio, on Jan. 4.
SEEK 2026: Students inspired to bring faith home
Jan 5, 2026 / 16:28 pmSEEK 2026 was more than a conference; it was a call for students to bring faith, courage, and joy back to their campuses and communities.
‘Two pennies and a bunt’: Catholic athletes explore faith at SEEK
Jan 4, 2026 / 18:00 pm“When you’re empty, let your prayer be simple,” Garrett Bernardo said. “Lord, all I have is two pennies. You have to do the rest.”
‘Speaking the language of science’: Father Spitzer on Guadalupe tilma, Eucharistic miracles at SEEK
Jan 3, 2026 / 20:45 pmCollege students at SEEK 2026 packed a hall to hear Father Robert Spitzer, SJ, examine scientific research into Eucharistic miracles and the tilma of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
SEEK 2026 draws record attendance, with largest crowd in Columbus, Ohio
Jan 3, 2026 / 10:05 amColumbus drew the largest crowd with over 16,100 registered, compared with 5,907 in Fort Worth, Texas, and 4,503 in Denver.
From ‘idolatry’ to the Eucharist, John Bergsma recounts his path to the Church
Jan 2, 2026 / 18:05 pmAfter months of resistance, John Bergsma entered the Catholic Church in February 2001.
‘To the Heights!’: SEEK 2026 invites young Catholics to rediscover holiness
Jan 2, 2026 / 11:21 amCollege students are gathering this week for SEEK 2026, the annual conference hosted by the Catholic student ministry FOCUS.
The Nagasaki mission house built by St. Maximilian Kolbe that survived the atomic bomb
Aug 14, 2025 / 04:00 amWhile the bombing devastated both the city of Nagasaki and its large Catholic population, the monastery of Seibo no Kishi was spared.
Hillbilly Thomists perform for sold-out show following release of fourth album
Aug 14, 2024 / 06:00 amThe musical group of Dominican friars made a stop at St. Francis Hall in Washington, D.C., as part of their ongoing Marigold Tour.
Father of Olympic gymnast Brody Malone speaks of son’s faith following bronze medal win
Aug 11, 2024 / 07:00 amBrody Malone, who won a bronze medal alongside Team USA’s men’s gymnastics team, has been outspoken about his Christian faith all of his life.
Olympic track star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone credits God for success
Aug 8, 2024 / 18:06 pmMcLaughlin-Levrone, a devout Christian who attended Union Catholic High School in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, often references Scripture.
Religious sister shares story of hope and vocation after participating in Labouré Society
Aug 6, 2024 / 07:00 amThe Labouré Society, a nonprofit organization founded in 2001, serves to assist men and women who aspire to become Catholic priests and religious.
Venezuela election crisis prompts outcry by Church leaders, governments around the world
Aug 2, 2024 / 18:31 pmThe Venezuelan government is facing increasing pressure to conduct a transparent recount of its July 28 presidential election.
Seoul paves the way for World Youth Day 2027 with launch event
Aug 1, 2024 / 10:47 amThe launch event for World Youth Day 2027 was held at the Myeongdong Cathedral on July 28 and drew more than 1,000 young attendees.
Olympic skateboarder uses sign language to quote Scripture before winning bronze
Jul 31, 2024 / 15:02 pmRayssa Leal, a Christian, won the bronze medal in the women’s street skateboarding final on July 28.
FOCUS missionaries join Catholic team supporting Olympic athletes in Paris
Jul 31, 2024 / 07:00 amVarsity Catholic, a division of the Fellowship of Catholic University Students, has sent four missionaries to Paris to cater to the spiritual needs of athletes.
120 chaplains offer spiritual support to athletes during Paris Olympics
Jul 29, 2024 / 12:40 pmAmong the chaplains, 40 Catholic priests, nuns, and laypeople are catering to the spiritual needs of the Olympic athletes in the Multifaith Center.
Second round of aid delivered to Gaza by Latin Patriarchate and Order of Malta
Jul 26, 2024 / 13:22 pmThe Latin Patriarchate and Sovereign Order of Malta signed the Memorandum of Understanding agreement in May, which aims to supply aid to the Gaza region.
Truth & Beauty Project revives Christian culture through transformative experience in Rome
Jul 24, 2024 / 09:45 amThe Truth & Beauty Project, which was founded in 2017 by John and Ashley Noronha, is a nonprofit that encourages people to encounter truth through beauty.
Priest partners with PETA to condemn bullfighting, calls on Pope Francis to denounce it
Jul 24, 2024 / 06:00 amFather Terry Martin, who serves the Parish of Worthing and Lancing in West Sussex, England, has called on Pope Francis to condemn bullfighting.