God is not an idea or an abstract doctrine, but God is the one who 'contaminates' himself with our human...
Home run king Hank Aaron overcame racism to excel on and off the field+
Aaron was known to frequently read Thomas a Kempis' "The Imitation of Christ," which he kept in his locker.
COVID-19 and ecumenism: Pandemic prompts prayer, action+
For many people, the 2021 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Jan. 18-25 will be another occasion of virtual ecumenical...
Christmas is sign of God’s preferential love for the poor, cardinal says+
"The poor belong to Christ not because they say sobut because Christ said they do."
Some say it’s time to discern sainthood for U.S. women slain 40 years ago+
On Dec. 2, Maryknoll Sisters Maura Clarke and Ita Ford, Ursuline Sister Dorothy Kazel and laywoman Jean Donovan will be...
Franciscan Brother James McVeigh dies+
The educator and former diocesan Vicar for Religious was known for always telling others to "keep smiling."
Bishops: If passed, Equality Act will ‘discriminate against people of faith’+
"Human dignity is central to what Catholics believe because every person is made in the image of God and should be treated accordingly, with respect and compassion."
Vietnamese Catholics mark Lunar New Year at Mass in Deer Park+
Click for a slideshow of photos from Mass at SS. Cyril and Methodius on February 14.
Pandemic, security pose challenges, but pope, Iraqis, hopeful for visit+
The 84-year-old pope, newly vaccinated, is moving forward with his March 5-8 trip to Iraq unless there is a serious new wave of coronavirus infection there.
World Day of the Sick observed at Good Samaritan Medical Center+
World Day of the Sick affirms the church's duty to remember and serve the sick and the suffering.
‘You witness to our society,’ archbishop tells social ministers+
"Jesus wants us to continue his message of preaching and healing, through our words, through our works of love, and through our lives."
Biden repeats call for unity, says faith can show way forward in dark times+
In the darkest moments, faith provides hope and solace, it provides clarity and purpose as well.
San Diego bishop warns against ‘weaponization of Eucharist’ with elected officials+
Bishop McElroy made the comments during a Feb. 1 online forum, "President Biden, U.S. Bishops and Pope Francis: How to Promote Catholic Principles in a Divided Church and Nation"
Justice for unborn called first ‘foundational’ principle of pro-life movement+
Carl Anderson, Knights of Columbus CEO, was honored for "a lifetime of leadership in defense of the unborn."
Ohio bishop asks for prayers for protesters who disrupted Respect Life Mass+
Continue to pray for the unborn who died, for all those who have experienced the pain of abortion and for those who cannot understand our divine and steadfast calling to champion this cause.
