Three young Catholic women make history, earn Eagle Scout rank
RICHMOND, Va. (CNS) — Rachel and Mara Snyder, and Madeline “Maddie” Mullin are part of history, becoming part of the inaugural group of young women to become Eagle Scouts in … Learn More
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Josephite order elated by year dedicated to St. Joseph
BALTIMORE (CNS) — For the 50-plus years Father Donald Fest has been a Josephite, he has watched his Baltimore-based religious community unsuccessfully petition the Vatican to declare a universal Year … Learn More
Priests must be welcoming fathers like St. Joseph, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Like St. Joseph who had other plans for his life, but lovingly embraced his role as Jesus’ foster father, a priest assigned to a new parish … Learn More
U.S. Bishops’ president to celebrate national Mass on the Solemnity of Saint Joseph
WASHINGTON – Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will celebrate a special Mass on Friday, March 19, 2021, the … Learn More
No one can be excluded from the care, love of the church, cardinal says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While the Catholic Church cannot bless unions that are not sacramental marriages, the church will always welcome and accompany everyone, no matter their situation in life, … Learn More
Pope to confessors: Be fathers, brothers who offer consolation, mercy
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Every confessor should understand he is a sinner, forgiven by God, and he is there to offer his brothers and sisters — sinners, too — the … Learn More
Inspired by her daughter, Minnesota woman prepares to join church
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (CNS) — Inspired by her daughter’s pursuit of faith, Andrea Tiebel from St. Joseph, Minnesota, is preparing to enter the Catholic Church this spring. She says her … Learn More
U.S. Bishop chairmen join statement on abortion funding in American Rescue Plan
WASHINGTON— Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has been joined by the chairmen of seven USCCB committees in a statement … Learn More
Pope taps Newark cardinal, Joseph Tobin, as member of Congregation for Bishops
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has named Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin of Newark, New Jersey, a member of the Congregation for Bishops, the office that advises the pope on … Learn More
Parishes should plan now how to welcome back parishioners to church
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Even with many recent hopeful signs on vaccinations and the reduction in the number of COVID-19 cases, there is no date certain at which the coronavirus pandemic … Learn More