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Spirit moved layman’s push for sacred vows
St. Thomas More Parish in San Francisco is hosting a wedding for as many as 20 couples — one parish’s... Read more
Catholics find joy in God’s word at international Bible study conference
There is a common misperception that Catholics don’t read the Bible. Tell that to the more than 200 people from... Read more
Dangers lurk in fantasy author's dream of 'rational' euthanasia
Catholic novelist Michael D. O'Brien is criticizing the “false compassion” of British fantasy author Terry Pratchett, whose early-onset Alzheimer's disease... Read more
New York City’s mandatory sex ed program draws fire
The City of New York’s new requirement that one semester of sex education be taught in all public middle and... Read more
Diocese of Orange raises bid for Crystal Cathedral
The Diocese of Orange upped its previous bid and signaled openness to new negotiations for the Crystal Cathedral after board... Read more
Napa Institute chairman has high hopes for new conference
Tim Busch, chairman of the Napa Institute, has said he hopes the institute’s new annual conference will help inspire Catholics... Read more
Human Life International announces new leadership
Human Life International has named a new president and vice president of the organization after former leader Fr. Thomas Euteneuer... Read more
Maryknoll order to dismiss priest who advocates women’s ordination
The Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers have notified Father Roy Bourgeois he will be dismissed from their order unless he renounces... Read more
Military archbishop remembers ‘valiant’ servicemen killed in helicopter crash
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services expressed his “heartfelt condolences” to the family and friends... Read more
Catholic schools in Indiana kick off school year with voucher program
Catholic schools in southern Indiana are set to welcome low-income students who are now able to attend non-public schools thanks... Read more
US bishops' spokesperson rips Health and Human Services for interfering in religion
U.S. bishops' spokesperson Sr. Mary Ann Walsh blasted the Department of Health and Human Services for interfering in the work... Read more
Seminarian 'raised up from death' twice over
Seminarian Norbert Tibeau is convinced that the thing that could have killed him is the very thing that saved his... Read more
Father C. John McCloskey reflects on lessons learned from 30 years of priesthood
He is one of the most popular and recognizable priests in the U.S. and beyond – and this month Father... Read more
Polish seminarians studying in Mississippi diocese
Among the men studying for the priesthood in the Diocese of Biloxi, Mississippi are two Polish seminarians, both of whom... Read more
Haitian amputee soccer team show their skills in Denver
Team Zaryen, a group of amputee soccer players who lost limbs in the devastating Haiti earthquake last year, demonstrated their... Read more
Deacon Craig’s ‘one-year shot’ for God turns into vocation to the priesthood
You could say Deacon Anthony Craig had everything going for a priestly vocation. Read more
Professors say Air Force's 'Christian Just War' course needs revision
Two military ethicists agree that a controversial Air Force ethics course, incorporating Bible passages and Christian theology, presents appropriate subject... Read more
Religious order to pay $24 million to Delaware clergy abuse victims
The Oblates of St. Francis de Sales agreed on Aug. 4 to pay $24.8 million to settle lawsuits with 39... Read more
Bishop Lori: Bishops and priests stand in solidarity with Knights of Columbus
On the Feast of St. John Vianney Bishop William E. Lori of Bridgeport, Conn. told the Knights of Columbus that... Read more
Priest makes bobblehead doll of Pennsylvania's Bishop Trautman
Bishop Donald W. Trautman of Erie, Pa., and every one of his priests, now has a bobblehead doll in his... Read more
