National Catholic Register

7 Sorrows That Lead You Closer to Christ

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Tempesta and Niccolò Circignani, “The Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin,” 16th Century, Fresco, Santo Stefano Rotondo, Rome.

From Simeon’s prophecy to Golgotha, Mary’s journey of sorrow draws us deeper into the mystery of Christ’s love.

‘Fire on the Altar’: A New Guide to Augustine’s Confessions

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Book cover of Chad Pecknold's new book on St. Augustine.

'When we see Pope Leo XIV weep holy tears before the Eucharist — the Doctor of Grace calls such tears 'the heart’s blood' — we can see something of the way that the Pope is a genuine son of Augustine.'

Director of Development, Northeast Region

Catholic Extension Society seeks candidates for the role of Director of Development for the Northeast Region with a focus primarily on New York. The Director of Development will join an approximately 20-person Development Department, which includes several gift officers who focus on major giving and are each responsible for a geographic region, as well as a gift officer who focuses on planned giving. Ideally,

Director of Development, South Central Region

Catholic Extension Society seeks candidates for the role of Director of Development for the South Central Region with a focus primarily on Texas and an opportunity to engage donors in the adjoining states of Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. The Director of Development will join an approximately 20-person Development Department, which includes several gift officers who focus on major giving and are each responsible for a geographic region, as well as a gift officer who focuses on planned giving.

Director of Development, Midwest Region

Catholic Extension Society seeks candidates for the role of Director of Development for the Midwest Region. The Director of Development will join an approximately 20-person Development Department, which includes several gift officers who focus on major giving and are each responsible for a geographic region as well as a gift officer who focuses on planned giving.

Director of Development, Southwest Region

Catholic Extension Society seeks candidates for the role of Director of Development for the Southwest Region, a geographic territory extending along the West Coast from Santa Barbara to San Diego and eastward to Las Vegas and Phoenix. The Director of Development will join an approximately 20-person Development Department, which includes several gift officers who focus on major giving and are each responsible for a geographic region as well as a gift officer who focuses on planned giving.

Dubai’s Hidden Faith: How the City’s Catholic Community Thrives

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A replica of Our Lady of Lourdes grotto at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Oud Metha, Dubai.

Dubai’s climate of tolerance is real, but measured. Catholics can worship freely on parish grounds, run schools and catechism programs, but public religious visibility remains tightly circumscribed.

‘Hey Culligan Man!’: How My Parents’ ‘Yes’ to Life Changed the World

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Left: Emmett J. Culligan. Right: A Culligan delivery truck is seen in Dundee Township, Michigan.

COMMENTARY: Emmett and Anna Culligan’s story shows that faith, perseverance and openness to Divine Providence can ripple far beyond one household — even to the whole world.