A little more than two decades after they met at an ice cream social on the second day of class at Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio, Ryan and Elizabeth Young head the Knights of Columbus International Family of the Year.
Marriage & Family Life
Archbishop: 50th anniversary of ‘Humanae Vitae’ celebrates human dignity
The 50th anniversary of Pope Paul VI’s landmark encyclical, “Humanae Vitae” (“Of Human Life”), is an occasion “to celebrate and revisit our human dignity, our human nature,” said Archbishop William E. Lori.
A conversation about ‘Humanae Vitae’ may finally be possible
If 1968 was one of the worst years possible for “Humanae Vitae” to be heard, then 2018 may be one of the best. Let the conversation begin.
Archdiocesan policy now allows for outdoor and other locations for weddings
A new policy promulgated by Archbishop William E. Lori allows weddings at locations other than a parish church.
On another St. Valentine’s Day, health struggle only strengthens bond of couple
The love story of Jerry and Renee Buettner, one that begins in the early 1970s, is intertwined with their faith.
Catholic wedding in Columbia unites 10 Hispanic couples
Half of the couples were from El Salvador, but Mexico and Colombia were also represented. The wedding was webcast for their families across Latin America.
Something New: Weekend Mass at St. Andrew by the Bay includes marriage
That describes Lynn Thomas and Brian Yeatman, who were married by Father Jeffrey Dauses during 5 p.m. Mass Aug. 19 at St. Andrew by the Bay in Annapolis.
A Bride and Groom; The Bride and The Groom
It is a peculiarity of Catholic theology that a couple exchanging vows at their wedding Mass do not so much receive a sacrament as they become a sacrament.
Amen: Love and sex in a poisonous culture
“People really want to be challenged to be better than even they think they can be,” Father Matthew Buening said.
Amen: Transform young hearts into places of prayer
Praying with young children doesn’t have to be intimidating. There are moments throughout the day that can be turned into opportunities to teach little ones about God.