February 7-14 marks the annual celebration of National Marriage Week USA which the U.S. Bishops say is a time to “focus on building a culture of life and love that begins with supporting and promoting marriage and the family.
Category Archives: Church news
Pray for the Consecrated Today!
With our faith under attack in every corner of the globe today, let us offer our prayers and sacrifices on this 22nd annual World Day of Consecrated Life for those men and women religious who have consecrated their lives to Jesus Christ.
Archbishops Place Their Super Bowl Bets
Eagles Fan Archbishop Charles J. Chaput and Patriots fan Cardinal Sean O’Malley
The Archbishops of Philadelphia and Boston have officially placed their bets on Super Bowl LII where the Eagles and the Patriots will face off on Sunday.
The Challenges & Triumphs of Catholic Education
The challenges facing Catholic schools in a secular society are not insurmountable and Church leaders are determined to reverse the trends that are forcing hundreds of schools to close.
Study Analyzes Catholic Women and the Faith
A new study has uncovered some interesting facts about the faith life of Catholic women, with majorities reporting that they believe in God and pray daily, but much smaller numbers say they are attending Mass and Confession.
Will This Miracle be a Saint-Maker?
Blessed Titus Brandsma (1881-1942)
The alleged miraculous healing of a retired priest suffering from a deadly skin cancer is being investigated as a possible miracle for the cause of sainthood for Blessed Titus Brandsma.
Thief Caught Stealing Monstrance
The monstrance from St. Francis of Assisi Church and Friary in New York City (YouTube)
A surveillance camera in the back of a Catholic church in New York City caught a man brazenly stealing the monstrance off the altar. Thankfully, the Blessed Sacrament was not inside.
It’s Time to End Slavery and Human Trafficking!
The fact that there are still an estimated 25 million people in this world who are victims of human trafficking is why our country has once again declared January as a month to recognize this sad statistic and pledge to do more to stop these crimes.
Father Andrew Apostoli Has Passed
The Franciscan Friars and Sisters of the Renewal are reporting that Father Andrew Apostoli passed away today at 9:25 a.m. surrounded by his fellow priests, brothers, and sisters.
The Tilma: Defying Science for Over 450 Years
Standing at a height of fifty-six inches, with her head inclined modestly to the right, the pristine image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, impressed upon the fibers of a Mexican peasant’s cloak in 1531, remains a mystery to modern science. In an age when technology can clone humans, it cannot explain how the effigy was made, or how it has remained intact for more than 450 years.
