Archbishop Sheen’s upcoming beatification greeted with joy, thanksgiving
The famed media evangelist, mission promoter and author will be beatified at the Peoria cathedral Dec. 21.
Why pray for the dead?
We are never alone, even in death. So we have a duty to the dead by our prayers, writes Elise Italiano Ureneck on purgatory, the state where God "can put the pieces back together again."
The Liturgical calendar: Growing in Jesus through the years
As one liturgical year ends this Sunday and a new one begins in Advent the following Sunday, Jesuit Father Fran Gillespie shows how the rhythms of a calendar offer opportunities for spiritual growth.
Archbishop Sheen will be beatified Dec. 21 at Peoria’s cathedral
In the same cathedral where he was ordained a priest 100 years ago, the famous media preacher will be beatified. It follows the miraculous cure of a baby considered stillborn, who after prayers to Sheen, came alive.
St. Charles Seminary opens doors for tours, concert
The 32nd annual open house event on Sunday, Dec. 8 begins with tours of the seminary, a Christmas creche collection and papal artifacts at 1 p.m., followed by the Christmas concert at 4.
Lebanon’s Catholic leaders urge protesters to remain peaceful, civilized
Sparked by Lebanon's economic crisis and rampant political corruption, the nationwide revolt -- which includes Christians, Shiite and Sunni Muslims and Druze -- aims for a sweeping overhaul of the country's political system.
Vatican’s top investigator on abuse crisis addresses Notre Dame forum
U.S. Catholics "have to be prepared for another wave of traumatic narrative" regarding the clergy sex abuse crisis, Archbishop Charles Scicluna said Nov. 13 at the University of Notre Dame.
What influence does religion have on Americans’ lives?
A new Pew poll has revealed Americans' attitudes regarding religion in civil life. One finding: Catholics polled second highest among Christians in saying churches should keep out of political matters.
Sex abuse crisis not over, by a long shot
Both the Vatican and the U.S. bishops have instituted major reforms to hold bishops accountable when accused of abuse or its cover-up. They give a sense of hope, but as Greg Erlandson notes, there is still a long way to go.
Wenski: Being pro-immigrant is ‘living’ Christ’s call to welcome stranger
At a University of Miami Forum on Religion and Public Life, Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski of Miami affirmed the rights and dignity of migrants -- from Syrian refugees to Mexican asylees -- drawing upon his 18 years of advocacy for Miami's Haitian community.