4 Ways to protect your kids from ‘deepfake’ tech
The rise of artificial intelligence is already changing how we work and use our free time. Clever people have found all sorts of uses for the technology. However, AI has … Learn More
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US Catholics help ‘heal the wounds of war’ through Ukraine fund
Catholic bishops and faithful in the U.S. are helping to heal broken bodies, minds and spirits in Ukraine amid Russia’s full-scale invasion, thanks to a church-driven initiative that has “reacted … Learn More
5 years ago, Pope Francis prayed in St. Peter’s Square for an end to the pandemic
There were many harrowing images during the worldwide Coronavirus pandemic that shut down most of the globe and in time resulted in millions of deaths. One of the most remarkable … Learn More
Catholic school official, high school student testify in Trenton on nursing funding
Lack of full-time state-funded nurses would have serious impacts on nonpublic schools, New Jersey lawmakers heard March 25 in testimony delivered by Catholic school representatives in Trenton. Bonnie Milecki, assistant … Learn More
Catholic U students help Archdiocese follow Pope’s call save energy
At the beginning of the year, the Archdiocese of Newark, New Jersey, received a report on ways to improve energy use at its pastoral center. The in-depth, 79-page slide deck … Learn More
Cardinal McElroy installed as eighth archbishop of Washington
Cardinal Robert McElroy was installed on March 11 as the eighth archbishop of the Archdiocese of Washington, during a nearly two-hour liturgy in which he encouraged the faithful of his … Learn More
Why we need the Rice Bowl program more than ever
With global hunger rising, an annual Lenten initiative by the U.S. Catholic bishops has “never been more needed,” Bill O’Keefe, executive vice president for mission and mobilization at Baltimore-based Catholic … Learn More
Record numbers of catechumens declare intent to become Catholic (Photos)
March 8 and 9 proved to be days of great celebration in the Archdiocese of Newark as catechumens and candidates wishing to enter the Catholic Church were welcomed at four … Learn More
St. Joseph novena guides those ‘on the path to adoption’
The faithful are invited to pray for those whose lives are touched by adoption, seeking the intercession of St. Joseph, the foster father of Jesus. The U.S. Conference of Catholic … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin Distributes Ashes, Calls Catholics to Renew Their Faith
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, marked the beginning of Lent by distributing ashes to hundreds of Catholics during two Ash Wednesday Masses on March 5 at St. … Learn More