Pa. bishops visiting Rome won’t miss Thanksgiving meal
In their periodic required visit to meet with the pope at the Holy See, the bishops of Pennsylvania and New Jersey are discussing, praying and, with other Americans in Rome, eating together on Thursday.
Bishop Caggiano named chairman of Catholic Relief Services board
Bishop Frank J. Caggiano of Bridgeport, Connecticut, is the new chairman of the board of Catholic Relief Services following his appointment by Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Work on Wisconsin farm prepared slain brother for service in Guatemala
Nearly 37 years after his death, Christian Brother James Miller will be beatified during Mass Dec. 7 at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception in Huehuetenango. He will be the first American-born Christian Brother declared blessed.
Vatican announces new youth advisory body
The Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life is setting up a specialized team of 20 young Catholic leaders as advisers. All participated in the 2018 synod on youth and are active in Catholic communities.
Bishop accused of abuse headed back to Argentina for court appearance
Bishop Gustavo Zanchetta was set to leave Vatican City to present himself before judicial authorities in Argentina before a Nov. 28 deadline that, if ignored, could result in an arrest warrant.
Want to add to hope, joy, reflection, healing? You can do Advent
If Catholics take time for Advent, which begins Dec. 1 this year, they can find it to be a meaningful season.
Bishops strive for unity in a time of division
Unity within the church takes hard work, so an editorial recognizes the value in spending less time in "sidebar conversations that serve to separate" and more time orienting to the cornerstone of the church, Jesus Christ.
Minnesota high school prepares for beatification of one of its own
A man who scrubbed toilets and shoveled sidewalks at Cretin-Derham Hall High School is on his way to becoming a saint, and the school is celebrating his beatification by elevating his presence on campus and connecting students to his legacy.
Homeless ministry marks third annual World Day of the Poor
Some 60 clients and supporters gathered on Nov. 18 at St. John's Hospice, an archdiocesan outreach that provides more than 300 hot meals each weekday, to reflect on how the disadvantaged offer an encounter with Christ himself.
Sex abuse crisis can lead to conversion church needs, theologian says
A Boston College professor told participants at a Villanova conference that the abuse crisis is an impetus toward reform. The church must listen to survivors and seek change as she discerns God’s will.