Sister Bernard of the Little Sisters of the Poor dies at 96
byLittle Sister of the Poor Bernard du St. Sacrement (born Margaret V. Hopkins) died Oct. 3. She was 96 and in her 77th year…
As wider war threatens Middle East, pope asks Mary to intercede
byBy Cindy Wooden ROME — As fighting in the Middle East intensified and spread, Pope Francis turned to Mary, begging her to “intercede for…
Diaconate is ‘surrender’ to Jesus, U.S. archbishop says at ordination Mass
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Before the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter’s Basilica, a symbol of the Catholic…
‘Rosary priest’ Father Peyton: ‘The family that prays together stays together’
byBy Gerald Korson, OSV News “The family that prays together stays together” has been an international Catholic catchphrase for 80 years, a truism that…
Diversity of perspectives can strengthen the church, synod members say
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Catholics cannot have a clear view of the biggest issues impacting the church if they…
Rosary pilgrimage in nation’s capital unites thousands of Catholics in love for Mary
byBy Katie Yoder, OSV News Thousands of pilgrims from across the country gathered at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception…
Commentary — Education choice is a matter of justice
byAs Election Day nears, the debate around school choice and Amendment 2 is heating up. It is essential that we are clear about what…
Vatican doctrinal chief tells synod it’s not time for women deacons
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — “Rushing” to open the diaconate to women in the Catholic Church would short-circuit a necessary…
Local efforts provide hundreds of water filters to storm survivors in Tennessee
byWater By Women, a local nonprofit that specializes in water purification, is sending water filters to communities in Tennessee devastated by Hurricane Helene flooding….
High school worship night
bySacred Heart Academy is hosting a High School Worship Night at the Ursuline Arts Center Plaza, 3114 Lexington Road, from 7 p.m. to 9…