Celebrate St. Francis of Assisi receiving the stigmata on Sept. 17
It was 800 years ago that St. Francis received the appearance of the bodily wounds of Christ’s crucifixion.
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Chaplain at sea: Retired Iowa diocesan priest ministers to the faithful on cruises
DAVENPORT, Iowa — When the sea is rocky, distributing Communion during Mass aboard a cruise ship can be challenging, but Father Bill Reynolds maintains a steady presence. The retired priest … Learn More
CEO of 9/11-related foundation reflects on service to first responders, vets, families
The passage of 23 years has only strengthened Frank Siller’s resolve that first responders to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and the soldiers lost in the war that followed will … Learn More
Federal appeals court upholds Title IX exemption for religious schools
A federal appeals court recently upheld a lower court’s ruling in favor of granting a Title IX exemption for religious post-secondary institutions that receive federal funding. A group of students who identify … Learn More
The Eucharist can recommit the faithful to care of creation, say bishops
A “true Eucharistic experience” can recommit the faithful to the care of God’s creation, said two U.S. Catholic bishops in a joint message for the World Day of Prayer for the Care … Learn More
New study claims bloodstains on Shroud of Turin consistent with torture of Christ
A new study from an Italian researcher that analyzes the blood on the Shroud of Turin argues that the stains are consistent with the torture and crucifixion of Jesus Christ as … Learn More
U.S. Catholics fund replacement for cathedral bell destroyed in atomic bombing of Nagasaki
Ahead of the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Catholics in the United States are helping to fund the replacement of a … Learn More
The pandemic is officially over, but will Communion chalices make a comeback at Mass?
After the federal government declared a health emergency in 2020 over the COVID-19 pandemic, Catholic churches in the U.S. scrambled to figure out how to provide the Eucharist, the sacrament … Learn More
Priest: Chinese Catholics ‘rooted’ in their faith, serious about relaying it to their children
The exchange of ideas in talks at a Chicago conference on the life of the Catholic Church in China highlighted a strong desire to keep the faith growing despite multilayered … Learn More
Immigrant priests, New Jersey diocese sue U.S. State Department over visa delays
A New Jersey diocese and five immigrant priests are suing the U.S. Department of State over a federal rule they say will soon force the priests to leave the United … Learn More