Rite of Election puts hundreds on path to full communion as Catholics
It launches a final 40-day period of more intense preparation for the catechumens — now known as “the elect” — to receive the sacraments.
St. John Paul II High School girls complete historic run to title
AVONDALE — In its first year of existence, St. John Paul II Catholic High School, the far West Valley’s first Catholic high school, is already filling its trophy case.
Pope leads pilgrims in prayer for victims of mosque attack
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis
called on Christians to unite in prayer for the victims of two mosque attacks
in Christchurch, New Zealand, that left...
Cardinal DiNardo, USCCB president, ‘resting comfortably’ after suffering mild stroke
HOUSTON (CNS) — Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, was taken to the hospital late March 15 after experiencing symptoms of what tests March 16 confirmed was a mild stroke, according to an archdiocesan statement.
Award Winning Christian musician visits St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School
Matthew West receives thousands of stories and writes songs based on the rainbow of emotions in them. He returned one Phoenix letter in person.
Girl power nets Xavier first round of College Board AP Computer Science award
The school's two AP Computer Science courses helped it and others worldwide earn a new award.
Cardinal Pell’s victim questions six-year jail sentence, fears appeal
Judge Peter Kidd, who imposed the sentence March 13, said was it shorter than usual due to Cardinal Pell's age, 77, and ill health.
For Lent, Irish Catholics urged to abandon ‘weapons of mass distraction’
Lent in Ireland
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This Lent — Our Baptism
Lent in parishes
Ash Wednesday homily
Meanwhile... a similar challenge in Pakistan
DUBLIN (CNS) — Alcohol, smoking and chocolates are some...
Pro-life campaign of prayer, fasting coincides with Lenten season
Against a backdrop of robust debate fueled largely by recent legislation in New York and Virginia, pro-life supporters are again confronting abortion through peaceful, prayerful and purposeful means in the biannual “40 Days for Life” campaign.
French diocese concludes inquiry of priest’s martyrdom
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Archdiocese of Rouen concluded its sainthood inquiry into the life and death of a French priest who was killed...