Sr. Blandina Segale, S.C.The cause for sainthood has taken another step forward for an Italian-born member of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati who achieved notoriety for facing-down the infamous gunslinger, Billy the Kid, during her work among the native American and immigrant population of the West during the late nineteenth century.
At this time next month, Pope Francis will be in America, which means preparations for his arrival are now in full swing.
Copyright © 2015 Joseph R. Romie. Used with permission.The world watched in awe and wonder as Jessica Hayes, a 38 year-old high school teacher from Indiana walked down the aisle of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne in a white wedding gown and married the love of her life – Jesus Christ.
The Vatican has put out a call to priests around the world to apply to become “missionaries of mercy” priests who will be sent into dioceses to preach and hear confessions during the upcoming Holy Year of Mercy.
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDSAuthorities in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are showing no signs of caving to the demands of the LGBT “Catholic” community who have been complaining to the local press about not being allowed to contribute their dissenting voices to the World Meeting of Families (WMF) Congress.
A new study has found that the practice of religion does more for bringing a person “sustained happiness” than any other activity such as social participation, volunteering, or sports.
The facade of St. Peter's Basilica behind the statue of St. Peter at the Vatican. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)Proceedings of an un-publicized series of workshops at the Vatican earlier this year reveal controversial conversations taking place ahead of this fall’s Synod on the Family.
Pope Francis has created a new annual day of prayer to be known as “World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation” which will be celebrated on September 1st annually, beginning this year.
Bishop David KaganBishop David Kagan of the Diocese of Bismarck has ordered all parishes in western North Dakota to sever all ties with the Boy Scouts of America following the group’s decision to lift its ban on gay scout leaders.
Olympic gold medal swimmer Katie Ledecky, 18, just completed an unprecedented 1,700 meter session at the world championships in Kazan, Russia – a feat she undertook after making a pledge to “Walk With Francis” in anticipation of his U.S. visit next month.
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