Stigmata: The miraculous gift St. Francis wanted to hide
by(OSV News) Throughout 2024, Franciscans around the world commemorate the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi receiving the stigmata on Sept. 17, 1224,…
Living Mission — Christianity in a Buddhist culture
byIt usually surprises — and sometimes shocks — people in the United States to learn that Christmas Day is a workday in Cambodia. Cambodia…
Parishes discuss pastoral plan for Hispanic ministry
byOn Sept. 14, 141 Hispanic leaders across the archdiocese gathered at St. Edward Church’s gymnasium to receive training on the National Pastoral Plan for…
Churches offer extended adoration during National Eucharistic Revival’s Year of Mission
bySince July 2024, the National Eucharistic Revival has been in the Year of Mission, which will conclude in June 2025. In unity with the…
Be pilgrims, not tourists in life, pope tells young people
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — To fully experience love and hope, young people must approach the journey of life as…
Sister of Charity of Nazareth Mary Jane Rhodes dies at 93
bySister of Charity of Nazareth Mary Jane Rhodes died Sept. 10. She was 93 and in her 73rd year of religious life. Sister Rhodes…
Pope thrives, hits main themes of his pontificate during Asia-Pacific trip
byABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM SINGAPORE — The 87-year-old Pope Francis not only survived the longest trip of his pontificate, but he drew energy…
Both US presidential candidates espouse anti-life views, pope says
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM SINGAPORE — Asked what a U.S. Catholic given a choice between voting for…
Pope expresses solidarity with Vietnam flood victims; local Caritas agency rushes to help
byBy UCA News, OSV News HANOI, Vietnam — More than 100 people, including a Catholic religious sister, are still listed as missing after Typhoon…
Bellarmine University’s Campus Ministry hosts St. Francis feast events
byThe Campus Ministry department at Bellarmine University invites the public to attend events celebrating the feast of St. Francis of Assisi Oct. 1-3. The…