Susan Skiles, a parishioner of St. Bernardine, Baltimore, and St. Bartholomew, Manchester, has published a children’s book, “The Lamplighter,” the first in a planned series of 10 “Tell Me Nana Books” targeted for ages 2-10. With the aim to encourage children to treat others with kindness and compassion, the story offers fresh ideas on challenging...Read More

Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien challenged 90 presidents and principals of Catholic schools to take a more proactive role promoting vocations to the religious life.Read More

Renounce your Catholic faith, his boss said, and convert to Muslim. James Okeny refused, and lost his job as a result.Read More

OAKLAND, Calif. – A free medical clinic for uninsured children and adults will open in October as part of the new Christ the Light Cathedral Center in downtown Oakland. The clinic is being sponsored by the Order of Malta, Western Association USA, and will offer no-cost care in a section of the cathedral’s office building.Read More

A movement that had a modest start in Texas four years ago is being utilized by the Archdiocese of Baltimore to advance its Respect Life program.Read More

OXFORD, England – Spain’s Catholic bishops have pledged to cooperate with the newly re-elected Socialist government, but a cardinal warned the church would oppose secularizing reforms.Read More

“Father Joe, I went to my funeral last week!” said Liz. Now I’ve been part of a lot of funerals. And I’ve talked to a lot of people. But I’ve never talked to anyone who attended his or her own funeral!Read More

Reaching the decision to spread God’s word as a Catholic priest comes to each member of the clergy in a different way.Read More