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Wisconsin diocese’s programs help Latino families put faith into action
Juanita Fiscal and her husband, Julio Zuniga, enrolled in the "Discipulos de Cristo" (Disciples of Christ) lay formation program, sponsored by the Diocese of Green Bay, three years ago. As members of St. Willebrord Parish, they wanted to learn more about their faith.
Catholic aid groups urge more humanitarian response to migrant crisis
As the European Union announced tough measures to curb the flow of migrants and refugees across the Mediterranean Sea, Catholic aid groups urged a more humanitarian response.
Pope begins parish visit at amusement park
Before celebrating Mass in a parish in Ostia, Rome's seaside community, Pope Francis stopped to see two Little Sisters of Jesus who live in a trailer at an amusement park, sharing their lives and faith with the carnival workers.
Canonizing Blessed Serra is call to new evangelization, speakers say
Defining Blessed Junipero Serra as a "working-class missionary," Los Angeles Archbishop Jose H. Gomez said the 18th-century Franciscan deserves to be made a saint and to have his record as a defender of native peoples made known.
Msgr. Lynn to return to jail after bail hearing
Judge Teresa Sarmina, who presided over the landmark 2012 trial of Msgr. William Lynn, revoked his bail and ordered him back to state prison May 1.
Today’s teaching on the family
See the daily excerpt from the preparatory catechesis for the 2015 World Meeting of Families, “Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive.”
A winding road leading to the altar
Deacon Daniel Arechabala was drawn even at age 5 to the priesthood. As he prepares for ordination, he reflects on his relationships and how he always knew God was calling him to be a priest. See the first in our series of profiles of the seven men to be ordained priests for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on May 16.
Protect the earth, feed the hungry, pope says at Expo 2015 opening
In a live video address to the opening ceremony of Expo 2015 in Milan, the pope urged fair-goers and organizers to show real concern for the poor and to undertake concrete efforts to promote solidarity.
When it comes to scheduling, pope says he’s definitely not infallible
Holding a European-wide gathering in Rome, Cursillo members were scheduled to meet Pope Francis May 1, but instead he had them join him at the Vatican the evening of April 30.
Ancient Catholic tradition of Ember days resurrected by Iowa deacon
Deacon Eric Bertrand, assigned to Sacred Heart Parish in Chariton and Holy Trinity Parish in Lacona, said he was inspired to reintroduce the prayer and fasting traditions of Ember days while reading Pope Francis' 2013 apostolic exhortation, "Evangelii Gaudium" ("The Joy of the Gospel").