Three Great Lenten Themes
COMMENTARY: Pondering the annual catechumenate, our ‘adventure of God’ and deepening of friendship with Christ can prepare us for Easter’s glory.
Vatican Court Orders Partial Retrial in ‘Trial of the Century’ Finance Case
Judges cite procedural flaws tied to papal decrees, requiring renewed proceedings while leaving prior convictions formally intact.
Lay Leader Who Criticized Cardinal Cupich Phased Out of Catholic Conference Board
Loyola University Chicago law professor John Breen will leave after nearly 13 years; sources say the move follows his public criticism of plans to honor Sen. Dick Durbin.
ORGANIST/DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRY
St. Mary Roman Catholic Church in Marshall, Michigan, is seeking an Organist and Director of Music. Our National Historic Landmark District community is committed to economic growth and innovative technology. Our church is a singing church.
Leo XIV’s Augustinian Vision: A Church ‘Made Restless by History’
COMMENTARY: The Pope’s call to be ‘made restless by history’ points to a path of honest engagement with the past that strengthens faith and renews hope.
7 Steps to a Deeper Understanding of St. Patrick
St. Patrick's Day is the perfect opportunity for Catholics to deepen our understanding of the Apostle of Ireland.
At a Time of Conflict, Pope Leo Sends a Bridge-Builder to the United States
Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, the new papal envoy to Washington, has been shaped by a diplomatic career in geopolitical hot spots.
The Making of Vatican II’s ‘Dignitatis Humanae’ Offers Lessons on Religious Freedom
COMMENTARY: As the SSPX moves toward unauthorized episcopal ordinations, Vatican II’s path to ‘Dignitatis Humanae’ sheds light on the Church’s teaching on religious freedom.
Bishop Barron, Archbishop Cordileone Warn Pro-Life Catholics Face Pressure in Health Care
The Religious Liberty Commission’s hearing on health care and social services highlighted legal issues faced by Catholic health care professionals.
German Bishop Recalls Habermas-Ratzinger Dialogue After Philosopher’s Death
The chairman of the German Bishops’ Conference praised the late philosopher Jürgen Habermas’ landmark 2004 dialogue with the future Pope Benedict XVI on faith and reason.