Connecticut basilica’s rector has spent lifetime praying to Father McGivney
byBy Karen A. Avitabile, Catholic News Service WATERBURY, Conn. — Father James Sullivan’s affection for Father Michael J. McGivney goes back to his college…
Pilgrims gather for racial justice
byPilgrims who gathered Oct. 17 at the Catholic Enrichment Center, on West Broadway, heard from Bishop Emeritus Edward K. Braxton, of the Diocese of…
Teaching Our Faith — Every life has a purpose
byThese teaching editorials focus on issues that are highlighted during October’s Respect Life Month. On September 22 of this year, the Vatican’s Congregation for…
Mass salutes ‘healthcare heroes’
byArchbishop Joseph E. Kurtz called on health care professionals to renew the call to their professions at a Mass honoring those who work in…
Pope, Red Cross president discuss pandemic, war relief efforts
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The Catholic Church and the International Red Cross share the common goal of helping…
Supreme Court to hear cases emerging from Trump’s immigration policies
byCatholic News Service WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear cases stemming from President Donald Trump’s immigration policies related to financing…
Forum: Faith leaders must raise voices on issues, others must listen
byBy Bronwen Dachs, Catholic News Service Faith leaders around the world need to raise their voice against structural inequalities as the COVID-19 pandemic widens…
Road to beatification for priest-founder of Knights runs through Tennessee
byBy Theresa Laurence, Catholic News Service NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Five years ago, Dan and Michelle Schachle of Dickson, Tennessee, prayed to Father Michael McGivney,…
Peruvian cardinal takes helm of Pan-Amazonian Church Network
byBy Lucien Chauvin, Catholic News Service LIMA, Peru — Peruvian Cardinal Pedro Barreto of Huancayo is the new president of the Catholic Church’s Amazon…
Bishop-designate Byrne known as a priest who reflects ‘the joy of the Gospel’
byBy Mark Zimmermann, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — People who know Bishop-designate William D. Byrne, named by Pope Francis Oct. 14 to head the…