Methods of further incorporating “Laudato Si’,” Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical on care of creation, into the life of the church at the local and national level was a point of discussion for the U.S. bishops in Baltimore during their fall general assembly Nov. 13, and included the suggestion of returning to the church’s longtime practice of abstaining from meat on Fridays.
Theological, ecclesiological balance needed in discussion of synodality, Bishop Rhoades says
This process, known familiarly now as “synodality,” has culminated in two October sessions, during which more than 350 delegates from around the world have met, shared, prayed and discerned together.
With each child, parents need to find a special place
The questions need to be asked and re-asked: What are we intentionally doing to find and grow our places, and our relationships, together as family?
In the City of Light, a Marian gem shines
The beautiful sanctuary, rich in blues and gold, and filled with art reflecting Mary’s apparitions, also houses the relics of St. Catherine.
National congress concludes, beginning a new era of Eucharistic ‘missionary conversion’
The five days of the 10th National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis could not have ended in a more fitting way — with the celebration of the Eucharist with more than 50,000 people gathered at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Five ways Father Mike Schmitz says Catholics can be better evangelizers
Father Schmitz offered his wisdom on a number of topics — especially evangelization and the importance of Eucharist.
Surrendering your own will is the greatest gift you can give
Parents around the world make sacrifices for their children every second of every day.
New NCEA chair Archbishop Hartmayer has long history in education: Here are five things to know
Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer of Atlanta was elected June 4 to a three-year term as the chair of the board of the National Catholic Educational Association.
Pope Francis’ CBS interview is surprisingly and refreshingly clear
Stressing openness and mercy, Francis’ emphasis has been on welcoming everyone into the church, and if a mess is made along the way, so be it.
Afraid of Marian apparitions? Take another look this May
Approaching these apparitions with open hearts, as well as with prudence — we should be most attentive to those apparitions the church has approved — could reap great rewards.
Five ways to make Holy Week more holy
Blessedly, Holy Week offers us the chance to refocus, reflect and renew as we wind down our Lenten journeys and look ahead to the promise of Easter.
If Catholic media doesn’t share Christ’s teachings, who will?
The mission of the Catholic press to share Christ’s truth with the world has never been more critical.