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Priests’ group recommends revisions in U.S. priestly formation
An organization of 1,200 priests wants changes in the way seminarians are prepared for ministry so that the U.S. Catholic Church can better address challenges that include declining membership and falling seminary enrollment.
Nine-week Knight of Columbus video series highlights ‘Everyday Heroes’
"This film series offers a glimpse into the many 'ordinary' ways in which the Knights serve those around them," Carl Anderson, Knights of Columbus CEO, said in a statement.
Pedaling to the peripheries: Bishop to lead team in bike ride across Iowa
Bishop Zinkula will exchange his miter for a bicycle helmet to lead the diocese's "Pedaling to the Peripheries" team of 20 bicyclists and support crew for RAGBRAI XLVI.
Pontifical Commission for Latin America proposes synod on women
The Catholic Church in Latin America must recognize and appreciate the role of women and end the practice of using them solely as submissive laborers in the parish.
Syrian refugee, an ISIS target, shares harrowing tale of fleeing homeland
Gabriel Jabbour shared the story of his narrow escape and the Catholic faith that sustains him during a dinner and auction to help raise funds for resettlement of Middle East Christians displaced by terrorism, war and persecution.
Scientists, farmers, theologians discuss agriculture as ‘noble vocation’
"There are concerns about retrieving this sense of the nobility of agricultural production and the nobility of the farmer. How do we do that, and what does our faith tell us about that?"
Conference honors women religious who put their lives at risk to serve
In situations of war and conflict around the globe, women religious face the same dangers as the women they live and work with, including rape and murder, said Sister Yudith Pereira-Rico.
As economic crisis drags on, Venezuelan nuns forced to turn away elderly
As Venezuela's unprecedented economic crisis drags on for a fifth year, the four sisters who run the nursing home face a heartbreaking dilemma: record demand, but record-low resources.
Vatican announces consistory to approve canonizations
The May 19 consistory, which the Vatican announced April 11, will most likely confirm the canonization dates of Blesseds Paul VI and Oscar Romero.
Door to door: Pope reaffirms missionaries’ mandate to knock on hearts
As a sign that God's mercy cannot be limited, Pope Francis has recommissioned his special army of priests charged with bringing that divine mercy to everyone.