‘The Eucharist is the Real Presence’: Two parishes begin perpetual adoration
For the past year, members of St. Joan of Arc Parish have adored Jesus present in the Blessed Sacrament through continual, 24-hours a day,...
In Rio, Catholic leaders agree: People must be at center of policies
RIO DE JANEIRO (CNS) -- With political leaders from around the world gathering in Rio de Janeiro to discuss the future of the planet,...
Diocese issues advance medical directives for dying
Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted has issued new advance medical directives to help Catholics better understand the Church’s teaching on end-of-life issues and to provide...
Bishop appoints St. Mary’s chaplain as school’s first president-rector
St. Mary’s High School, the diocese’s oldest high school, is full of traditions. Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted introduced a new one.
He appointed Fr. Robert...
Community mourns beloved sister
Pint-size liturgy expert Sr. Anthony Poerio, IBVM, whose leadership in the diocesan Office of Worship spanned nearly three decades, died May 19. She was...
Couple shares hope despite cancer diagnosis
Chris and Angela Faddis want to be your friend — on Facebook. If enough people visit their social network page, they will see the...
Year of Faith activities aimed at bringing Catholics closer to Jesus
ATLANTA (CNS) -- The Year of Faith set to begin in October will give Catholics the chance to experience a "conversion" by turning back...
Irish cardinal expresses shame for church failures about abuse victims
DUBLIN (CNS) -- As the daily theme for the 50th International Eucharistic Congress switched to reconciliation, Irish Cardinal Sean Brady told pilgrims he was...
Bishops discuss religious liberty, economy, 10-year review of charter
ATLANTA (CNS) -- During the public sessions of their spring meeting in Atlanta, the U.S. bishops received a 10-year progress report on their abuse...
Bishops agree to prepare message on work and the economy
ATLANTA (CNS) -- The U.S. bishops June 13 approved a proposal to draft a statement on work and the economy as a way to...