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How to plan a liturgy for 2 million people

The music and choirs are ready, and Communion hosts and vessels are on order for the Masses of the World Meeting of Families and Pope Francis' visit this September.

Father Chuck’s Challenge to dedicate 1,000th home

A 12-member group will travel to Nicaragua for the dedication on June 15-20.

Day of reflection on St. Therese

The Cranaleith Spiritual Center will hold a day of reflection on St. Therese of Lisieux on Saturday June 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Want to end hunger? Change your life, pope says

Vague concerns about hunger must be turned into action with policies that guarantee access to food, and lifestyles that stop wasting and start sharing, Pope Francis said.

U.S. bishops’ spring assembly opens with rapid start to social media

Communication spread rapidly as tweeting, texting, emailing and more made a seamless integration into the U.S. bishops' spring general assembly yesterday.

Bishops urged to show ‘continued vigilance’ in efforts to stop abuse

The Vatican announces a new process for holding bishops accountable for protecting children from abuse.

Church must take action to help end racism and promote justice

The U.S. bishops join with other religious and civic leaders "in pledging to work for healing and reconciliation" after a series of racial conflicts that have taken place around our country.

Pro-life group calls court ruling on Texas law a victory for women

Americans United for Life said a federal court ruling holding up most restrictions on abortion in Texas was "a sweeping victory for women."

Catholic leaders say gaming parlors are causing ‘devastation’ for families

Catholic leaders in Texas are alarmed by the detrimental effect they say local gaming parlors are having especially on families.

Priest in Jordan ministering to refugees believes he’s living with saints

For Father Jaar, the daily experience of serving a dozen Iraqi Christian families who fled Islamic State attacks last August, has deeply affected his own spiritual journey and transformed his life.