Culture
Book Reveals How Catholic Relief Services Turned Its Mission Toward Justice
Catholic identity and the Church’s social teaching inspired CRS to transform from charity to solidarity, writes retired Villanova professor Suzanne Toton in her recent book.
Groundbreaking Service of Franciscan Sisters Explored in New Film
An award-winning screenwriter showcases the local, national and international impact of compassion by the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, based in Delaware County.
Personal Suffering Leads Filmmaker to Tell Story of Saint of Auschwitz
After a low point in his life, director Anthony DiAmbrosio found inspiration to film a dramatic movie about St. Maximilian Kolbe, who gave his life in a death camp to save others.
Book Shows Signs of ‘Solidarity and Mercy’ in War-Torn Ukraine
Stories of hope, on the part of survivors and the religious sisters, clergy and humanitarian workers serving Ukrainians, are the subject of a new book published this month by author Chris Herlinger, a reporter with National Catholic Reporter newspaper.
Delco pastor’s book on angels shows they’re ‘down to earth,’ leading us to heaven
"Angels: Our Guardians in Spiritual Battle" by Msgr. Brian Bransfield of St. Joseph Parish in Aston details how these heavenly beings draw us more closely to Christ himself.
Enjoyable book on Mother Teresa leaves reader wanting more
"To Love and Be Loved" by Jim Towey offers a friend's perspective on the life of the saint, who died 25 years ago.
Author, former Marine, ponders how faith tempers horror, violence
Catholic writer Philip Klay draws on his faith to share what war, armed conflict and bloodshed do to the human soul.
New film on Mother Teresa seeks to put 20th-century saint back in spotlight
Produced by the Knights of Columbus, "Mother Teresa: No Greater Love," had its Vatican premiere Aug. 31, ahead of its release to more than 900 theaters Oct. 3 and 4.
New documentary on Sister Thea Bowman highlights her faith, justice work
"Going Home Like a Shooting Star: Thea Bowman's Journey to Sainthood," written and directed by Franciscan Sister Judith Ann Zielinski, reveals a "prophetic spirit" who still "resonates with us today."
Grammy-nominated musician Sarah Hart releases new Marian hymn
"Mother Mary, Pray for Us" was born of a long faith journey that led from doubt to devotion.