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Francesca Pollio Fenton
Baltimore Orioles host first-ever ‘Faith Night’; players share ‘what God has done’
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By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Aug 20, 2024 / 17:36 pm The Baltimore Orioles, a Major League Baseball team, hosted its first-ever “Faith Night” on Aug. 13. Six players — including starting pitcher Trevor Rogers and All-Star shortstop Gunnar Henderson — shared their testimonies of faith to thousands of fans …
Catholic worship leader Sarah Kroger: Music should challenge and change us
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By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Aug 13, 2024 / 06:00 am When 50,000 Catholics recently gathered in Indianapolis for the National Eucharistic Congress, one of the powerful voices leading the praise and worship music was Sarah Kroger, a 37-year-old Nashville-based Catholic singer-songwriter and worship leader with numerous albums under her …
Catholic priests form band to raise money for Texas pregnancy centers
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By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Aug 5, 2024 / 07:00 am Six Catholic priests from across the United States will be coming together Aug. 6–9 to take part in the “Concert for Life” — a musical event that raises money for crisis pregnancy centers in Texas. The band is comprised …
Weightlifting champion puts barbell to the side for a new journey — the priesthood
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By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Aug 4, 2024 / 06:00 am Will Heller, a 21-year-old from Toledo, Ohio, is a two-time Junior National Medalist and All American, a state record holder in Ohio and Michigan, and the 2023 University National Champion in the 102 kilogram class in weightlifting. However, the …
St. Maria Goretti: an inspiring example of the power of forgiveness
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By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Jul 6, 2024 / 04:00 am St. Maria Goretti, whose feast is celebrated on July 6, is one of the youngest canonized saints in the Catholic Church. Her powerful testimony of forgiveness shows how someone’s life can dramatically change after being forgiven. Goretti was born …
New film on the life of Blessed Carlo Acutis to hit theaters in 2025
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By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Jul 5, 2024 / 06:00 am A new documentary film exploring the life of Blessed Carlo Acutis and the lessons he offers young people regarding the challenges of the digital world will be coming to theaters in the spring of 2025. “Roadmap to Reality: Carlo …
8 ways to grow closer to God this summer
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By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Jun 29, 2024 / 06:00 am Whether you’re on break from school or taking a well-deserved vacation, summertime often brings a different rhythm to life and an opportunity to deepen your relationship with God. Without the regular hustle and bustle, there are many ways you …
Men’s group at Ave Maria University aims to form selfless husbands and loving fathers
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By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Jun 16, 2024 / 06:00 am A men’s group on the campus of Ave Maria University in Ave Maria, Florida, is equipping young men with the tools necessary to become selfless husbands and loving fathers. The St. Joseph’s Men’s Group is made up of roughly …
Father’s Day 10 inspiring Catholic quotes
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By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Jun 15, 2024 / 13:30 pm Every Father’s Day, we recognize and give thanks for the fathers in our lives. It’s a day to honor all men who love and sacrifice for others and to remember the love each of us receives from God the …
Why is June the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus?
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By Francesca Pollio Fenton Denver Newsroom, Jun 1, 2023 / 02:00 am June is known as the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus most simply because the solemnity of the Sacred Heart is celebrated during this month. This year, the solemnity falls on June 16. The date changes each year …