Burlington Diocese to celebrate Year of Creation in 2017
Scientists, activists and people of faith are assisting with the initiative and a forthcoming website will help Catholics in any diocese.
Catholics offer Christmas Eve Rosary at Glendale Planned Parenthood
GLENDALE — On one of the busiest shopping days of the year, when most people bustle about with last-minute Christmas preparations, about 250 Catholics gathered at a Glendale Planned Parenthood facility that performs abortions through 17 weeks and six days’ gestation.
Christmas: Not just for Christians in Lebanon [VIDEO]
In multicultural Lebanon, even Muslims appreciate the public Nativity scenes.
World scarred by war, greed must welcome prince of peace, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The song of the angels that heralded the birth of Christ urges men and women to seek peace in a world divided by war, terrorism and greed, Pope Francis said.
Card ministry allows inmates to share Christmas joy
Some 5,000 to 6,000 cards are donated annually, mostly from local parishioners, for the inmates to send to family and maybe even the guards.
Christmas according to kids [VIDEO]
What happens when you ask a bunch of kids to tell the story of Christmas? This adorable video.
Admonish the Sinner: George Miller comes ‘Full Circle’ in reaching out to young adults
To the uninformed, admonishing the sinner may sound like a holier-than-thou Pharisee casting judgement, but in reality, it involves an awareness of one’s own brokenness and need of repentance. It’s about lovingly calling someone to conversion, encouraging those who are trying to break free from sin and addiction.
Political divides now seen in ‘Merry Christmas’ vs. ‘Happy Holidays’
Should stores and businesses should greet their customers with 'Happy Holidays' or 'Seasons Greetings' instead of 'Merry Christmas' out of respect for people of different faiths?
Sr. John-Mark Maria professes perpetual vows, a first for ‘Desert Nuns’
TONOPAH — Donning a floral bridal crown of over her brown habit, Sr. John-Mark Maria, PCPA, did not stop smiling as she professed perpetual vows. She was now a bride of Christ.
An Advent song [VIDEO]
The Vigil Project's latest release, “Savior of the World,” featuring John Finch, is especially appropriate for the final days of Advent. It expresses the...