by Christine Rousselle Washington D.C., Oct 7, 2021 / 16:04 pm The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has announced the slate of candidates for five committee chair positions to be filled this fall, as well as candidates for the position of treasurer-elect. The bishops will elect new committee chairs at …

by Joe Bukuras Washington D.C., Oct 7, 2021 / 13:02 pm A “National Rosary Rally” in Washington D.C. on Oct. 10 will cap a 54 day rosary novena for the “protection and provision for the USA and the world,” prayed by Catholics around the country. “We now need to implore …

Why do you support Church teaching on life issues? Perhaps becoming a parent opened your eyes to the reality of life in the womb. Maybe a loved one’s end-of-life struggle showed you the dignity of life at all stages. There are many good reasons to choose. For Vivian Koob, founder …

by CNA Staff Vatican City, Oct 4, 2021 / 18:26 pm Cardinal Peter Turkson appeared to reject claims that President Joe Biden should be denied Holy Communion over his staunch pro-abortion rights stand, in remarks to a U.S. news show Sunday that touched on many topics, including COVID-19 vaccines, the …

Question of Faith: If saints are known to be in heaven, are there particular souls known to be in hell? The Church does not judge whether certain souls are in hell. Such judgment is for God alone. Even those individuals who appear to have lived contrary to Christ’s teachings may …

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, The mission of the Catholic Church, our mission, entrusted to the apostles by Jesus, is to proclaim the Good News of salvation and “make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy …

Infrastructure: The collective physical structures and property in our archdiocese – church buildings, school buildings, office buildings, rectories and real estate, including parking lots, grounds, etc. Bishop / Archbishop: A successor of the Apostles who has received the fullness of Christ’s priesthood. The bishop is the proper shepherd of the …

by Courtney Mares Rome, Italy, Sep 15, 2021 / 09:20 am Pope Francis said Wednesday that the Catholic Church is firm in its stance on abortion because “abortion is murder,” and urged priests to be pastoral rather than political when faced with the question of who can receive Communion. Answering …

MARIA STEIN, Ohio (September 15, 2021) – The Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics will be hosting a special prayer service led by Father Alexander Witt. This holy hour, commemorating the Year of St. Joseph, is entitled “He Who First Adored Christ” and will take place on Thursday, September …

MARIA STEIN, Ohio (September 15, 2021) – The Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics will be hosting a special prayer service led by Father Alexander Witt. This holy hour, commemorating the Year of St. Joseph, is entitled “He Who First Adored Christ” and will take place on Thursday, September …