It’s a question often asked about Catholic chaplains serving in the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services: Are there enough of them for the estimated 250,000 Catholics — 25 percent percent of the U.S. armed forces — serving worldwide?
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Faith-based refugee centers in Rome provide a lifeline to newcomers
At a time when the fate of refugees and migrants is becoming increasingly uncertain, faith-based organizations in Rome say they are putting into practice their Christian values of protection and respect of human life to aid those seeking help.
Liturgical music can teach value of unity in diversity, pope says
The liturgical music tradition of polyphony with its blend of melodies and harmonies should lift people’s spirits as it subtly transmits a message about diversity and unity, Pope Leo XIV said.
Fullerton church begins renovations
Renovation work is well underway at St. Joseph Church in Fullerton, where a sweeping interior transformation of its more than 50-year-old sanctuary began in early June. Pews have been removed, carpeting torn up and construction crews are preparing the space for an upgrade parish leaders say reflects both practical needs and a renewed spiritual focus.
Deacon Alex Mwebaze is happy to call Maryland home
Deacon Mwebaze, along with five other deacons, will be ordained as priests June 21 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland, marking the culmination of his journey to priesthood.
How a Norbertine nun’s visions led to the feast of Corpus Christi
Beginning in 1208, Jesus would use a pious, holy and humble nun, St. Juliana of Cornillon, as his instrument to take advantage of the increasing visual adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and, at the same time, return the People of God to regularly receiving holy Communion. Juliana would be Christ’s source to establish the feast of Corpus Christi.
Former Catholic high school counselor sentenced for abusing teen student
A former counselor at an Ohio Catholic high school was sentenced to prison June 10 for sexual battery of a student, with prosecutors alleging in a sentencing document she had groomed others.
Supreme Court upholds Tennessee’s gender transition ban for minors
The U.S. Supreme Court on June 18 upheld a Tennessee state law banning certain types of medical or surgical gender reassignment procedures for minors who identify as transgender.
Cuban bishops urge leaders to address nation’s economic crisis
The bishops of Cuba said the island nation’s economic situation and its people’s dire circumstances can no longer be ignored and must be addressed by its leaders.
For 3-year National Eucharistic Revival, the end is the beginning
The National Eucharistic Revival is formally slated to end June 22, this year’s feast of Corpus Christi. But, the three-year initiative — which included last year’s 10th National Eucharistic Congress and the 2024 and 2025 National Eucharistic Pilgrimages — laid the groundwork for more efforts to come, its leaders say.
Experts provide tools for ministries to support immigrants affected by incarceration
Attorney Zaira Solano set the tone for the webinar “Immigration 101 for Ministry: Tools to Support Those on the Journey” by highlighting the increasingly dire immigration crisis that the United States is undergoing.
British Parliament ‘effectively decriminalizes’ abortion up to birth
Members of British Parliament have voted overwhelmingly in favor of decriminalizing abortion up to birth.