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N. Ireland’s experience may offer insight into U.S. policing issues
A dual citizen and former California cop sees remarkable parallels between today's calls for reform of police departments in the U.S. and the experience of the Troubles.
13 deacons ordained in joint ceremony by Archbishop Perez
While typically two ordination ceremonies for deacons -- one for transitional and one for permanent -- are held weeks apart, this year they received holy orders together June 13.
Learn about mindfulness for everyday life
A virtual gathering Saturday, June 27 will offer 10 mindfulness methods for deepening spiritual awareness and inward connectedness within the day. Expect to feel refreshed, attuned, peaceful and joyful.
Virtual book club studies ‘The Virtue of Resilience’
Join with other seekers as two Cranaleith presenters explore how hope and resilience offer solace and wisdom in navigating these unsettling times.
Online program studies Jesus and the women of the Gospels
For four weeks presenter Bernadette Rudolph of Cranaleith Spiritual Retreat Center will look at a different Gospel to reflect on its particular stories about women.
‘Feel the pain,’ Lebanese prelate tells government as poverty rises
Cardinal Bechara Rai called for Lebanon's leaders to hear the cries of suffering citizens as poverty overtakes the population, including the middle class.
Eucharist heals, gives strength to serve others, pope says
The Eucharist heals people of their wounds and sadness, and gives them the strength to share Christ's mercy with others, Pope Francis said on the feast of the Body and Blood of Christ.
Bring creativity to your spirituality through reflection on beauty
In this virtual retreat, prayerful experiences through narrative, imagery, movement, music and poetry will guide you in greater awareness of the heart and the invitation of the divine.
Women religious, inspired by racism protests, see long road ahead
Across the country, religious sisters have joined in peaceful protests against racial inequality. They say the church must own up to and help eradicate systemic racism in the U.S.
Catholics of all ages, races march on Atlanta for racial justice
A peaceful protest against racism in Atlanta brought together 400 clergy, religious and lay Catholics on June 11, three days before a black man there was killed by police.