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'Chosen' series. Image courtesy of Ascension Press.

New confirmation program aims to transform Catholic youth

Mar 23, 2014

By Kevin J. Jones

Youth minister and Catholic speaker Chris Stefanick says that his confirmation preparation program “Chosen” aims to catechize and evangelize teens... Read more

Dr. Peter Kwasniewski.

Pope wants to form youth in Catholic identity, scholar reflects

Feb 9, 2013

By Carl Bunderson

A professor at Wyoming Catholic College reflected on Pope Benedict's recent address to the Pontifical Council for Culture, saying it... Read more

Over six thousand young people pack the main ballroom for the SEEK 2013 conference in Orlando.

Fla. Catholic conference energizes thousands of college students

Jan 9, 2013

By Kevin J. Jones

The Seek 2013 gathering brought thousands of Catholic college students to Orlando, Florida's Swan and Dolphin Hotel Jan. 2-6, encouraging... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI rides through St. Peter's Square before his Nov. 7, 2012 general audience.

Pope asks young to heed Jesus' missonary call

Nov 16, 2012

In anticipation of next July’s World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro, Pope Benedict XVI is challenging young Catholics to... Read more

Archbishop William Lori at a Nov. 12, 2012 press conference for the USCCB Fall General Assembly.

Religious liberty defense must be long-term, Archbishop Lori declares

Nov 13, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

The strong protection of Americans’ religious freedom requires a long-term commitment to formation and education, particularly of young people, the... Read more

Bishop Paul Hinder of the Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia.

Middle East to host Catholic youth conference

Nov 7, 2012

At least 1,500 Catholic youth from across the Middle East will gather at Abu Dhabi’s St. Joseph’s Cathedral for Arabia’s... Read more