First Native American woman to be canonized Oct. 21: Kateri Tekakwitha, ‘Lily of the...
Pope Benedict XVI in Rome will canonize blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, a 17th century Mohawk Indian woman, Oct. 21. An iconic figure of faith long...
Cardinal Dolan closes out Republican National Convention with prayer
TAMPA, Fla. (CNS) -- Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York offered the closing prayer at the end of the Republican National Convention in...
‘Changing the Culture One Woman at a Time’: Women of Grace’s Johnnette Benkovic to...
Johnnette Benkovic, executive producer of EWTN’s “Women of Grace” television program and host of “Women of Grace Live,” a national talk show that airs...
Courts urged not to dismiss Catholic lawsuits against HHS mandate
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- In a dozen courts around the country, attorneys representing more than 40 Catholic dioceses or institutions have filed briefs arguing against...
‘Arizona Rosary Celebration’ organizers gear up for big event
For years, the Diocese of Phoenix has hosted one of the largest annual public rosary celebrations in the United States, bringing together thousands of...
Cardinal George to start chemotherapy as tests reveal kidney cancer
CHICAGO (CNS) -- Cardinal Francis E. George of Chicago will undergo a chemotherapy regimen after tests revealed the presence of cancer in his right...
Fr. Bolding takes on new role at St. Mary’s high school
Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted tended to a historic business matter at St. Mary’s High School. He installed Fr. Robert Bolding as the school’s first...
After Isaac soaks Florida, disaster responders ready to aid Gulf Coast
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CNS) -- Power outages, widespread flooding, canceled flights and a delayed Republican National Convention in Tampa will be the legacy...
California archbishop apologizes after drunken driving arrest
OAKLAND, Calif. (CNS) -- Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone, to be installed in October as archbishop of San Francisco, was arrested in San Diego early...
Cardinal Dolan to pray at close of both parties’ conventions
NEW YORK (CNS) -- New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan will offer closing prayers at the Democratic National Convention Sept. 6, as he will...