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Sister of Life says perpetual vows begin her next adventure with Christ
The seeds of Sister Grace Dominic's vocation were first planted in the Archdiocese of Washington, where she was born and raised, attended school, graduated from college and began a career in journalism. Here, in her hometown, God's eventual plan for her life took shape.
Sister Barbara Agnew, theologian at Villanova, dies at 91
After teaching in schools in her native Ohio, the Precious Blood sister ministered at Villanova University's Theology Department in teaching, writing and doing research as a theologian and faculty member.
Pope encourages police, church to share battle against trafficking
A Vatican-led group, which has members in 30 countries, updated Pope Francis on their efforts to fight human trafficking. Nearly 21 million people, including minors, are victims of modern slavery.
For Carolyn Woo, the next step is ‘refirement,’ not retirement
The end of 2016 will mark the end of her five-year stint with CRS but also more than four decades of a demanding professional life largely rooted in the halls of business academia and board rooms, and one which led her to the halls of Vatican, as well to the world's poorest communities.
A business mindset can help the mission of the Gospel, says Woo
At the U.S. bishops' international relief and development agency, Carolyn Woo has found a way to unite the seemingly disparate worlds of business and nonprofits.
South Sudan leaders seek pope’s support as they work for peace
South Sudan Christian leaders said they are certain that by working together, they can convince their people that dialogue, reconciliation and cooperation are the only paths to the peace and prosperity the South Sudanese have struggled so long to obtain.
When it comes to vocations, successful programs focus on the basics
Here's a look at the way a few organizations operate their vocations programs. Innovative? Perhaps. More so they seem to be common sense steps that are reaping rewards.
Priest imprisoned by Islamic State thinks Canada can do more for Syria
Shortly after his liberation, Father Mourad fled Syria, fearing for his life. He now travels in Western countries discussing the complexities of the war in his homeland.
U.S. archbishop, pilgrims were celebrating Mass in Norcia when earthquakes struck
"I had no sooner finished (the vesting) prayer to be protected from the assaults of Satan when bang: It just hit and it hit with a vengeance. It didn't last very long, but it really shook the building we were in," said Archbishop Sample of Portland, Oregon.
Defending the faith, helping poor are dual calling for Knights of Malta
The White Cross Ball, held in Coral Gables Oct. 8, raised more than $140,000 for feeding and medical projects in Latin America and the Caribbean.