VATICAN CITY -- While society is increasingly focused on pushing the limits of human achievement, it must not lose sight of its duty to protect the dignity of the vulnerable, especially children exploited by the "scourge of child labor,"...
PHILADELPHIA -- Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez of Philadelphia has announced a new initiative to open hearts, rather than shutter parishes, in countering declining numbers both of faithful and of active priests in an archdiocese he has long called home.
"I...
While "synodality" might be a new concept to Catholics surprised by the Vatican's request that dioceses worldwide engage in community discernment from 2021-2024, the U.S. friars of the Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe -- humble as they are...
WASHINGTON -- Hours after Cardinal Robert W. McElroy of San Diego was announced Jan. 6 as the new archbishop of Washington, the prelate praised his new archdiocese as "truly sacramental in the rich diversity of its traditions and perspectives."
He...
VATICAN CITY -- In a troubled world, the birth of Christ reveals God's unwavering determination to draw all people to himself and illuminate even the darkest corners, Pope Francis said.
Despite being born into a world "where there is a...
WILMINGTON – Ursuline's basketball team finally played its first home game on Jan. 7, but the Raiders' reward for a respite from the road was no picnic. Visiting Paul VI from Haddonfield, N.J., entered the game undefeated and with...
Scripture readings for Jan. 12, 2025, Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 40:1-5, 9-11 Ps 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10 or Ps 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10
Acts 10:34-38 or Ti 2:11-14; 3:4-7 Lk 3:15-16, 21-22
Through the...
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we meet Father Sylvester Obumneme, Associate Pastor at St. Luke/St. Andrew Parish in Ocean City, Maryland.
Father Obumnemetells us about his home community in Nigeria and...
WASHINGTON -- With his appointment as new archbishop of Washington Jan. 6, Cardinal Robert W. McElroy's term in the nation's capital will begin shortly after President-elect Donald Trump begins his second stint in the White House, possibly creating flashpoints...
ASTON, Pa. — Sister Marietta Culhane, a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 71 years, died in Crozer-Chester Medical Center on Jan. 6. She was 94.
A native of Chicago, Sister Marietta entered the congregation...