Communication is what it’s all about for couples attending Catholic Engaged Encounter. Designed to draw couples closer and build stronger relationships, the weekend retreat encourages engaged couples to explore all aspects of married life in an open and honest way.Read More

St. Christina lived in the third century. It’s likely that she was a member of the Roman Anicii family, a pagan family. St. Christina became a Christian as a child and got rid of her father’s idols. Circa 250, her father tried to drown her because of her new faith. When she survived that, she...Read More

Today is the feast day of Ss. Pontian and Hippolytus. St. Pontian was born in Rome. He was elected the 18th pope July 21, 230. He ended a schism in the church. Emperor Maximinus Thrax forced him to go to Sardinia to work in mines. The saint stepped down as pope on Sept. 28, 235,...Read More

Some people are insisting there were two Michael Jacksons – the iconic entertainer and a bizarre, very troubled individual.Read More

Loyola College in Maryland’s community is coming to terms with the death of Kelly Murray, associate professor of pastoral counseling, and her 7-year-old daughter, Sloane.Read More

St. Charles Borromeo was born to a noble family Oct. 2, 1538, in Italy. He joined the religious life Oct. 13, 1547. He became a civil and canon lawyer when he was 21 years old. At age 22, he was made a cardinal in 1560. He served the church in a number of ways, including...Read More

St. Olympias was born to a noble family in Constantinople but was orphaned when she was young. After she was married and widowed, she decided to devote her life to the church. She built a hospital and an orphanage, and she performed other charitable works. In 404 she was exiled because she supported St. John...Read More

ROME – Distributing condoms to teens in high schools in the Italian province of Rome trivializes sexuality and neglects the need to teach responsibility and respect, said the papal vicar for Rome.Read More