Sulpician Father Phillip J. Brown has begun his tenure as the 15th rector of Theological College, the national diocesan seminary of The Catholic University of America.Read More
VATICAN CITY – The need to find ways to stop the slow, yet steady departure of Christians from the Middle East has come into greater focus recently.Read More
NEW YORK – There is no “conclusive evidence” to back up allegations that crucifixes sold in the gift shop at St. Patrick’s Cathedral and other religious goods stores were made in Chinese sweatshops, the Archdiocese of New York said in a Nov. 21 statement.Read More
WASHINGTON – Archbishop Pietro Sambi, papal nuncio to the United States, has been placed on “assisted ventilation” since experiencing complications from “delicate lung surgery” performed two weeks earlier, according to the apostolic nunciature in Washington.Read More
Chris and Susie Hill’s ultimate goal is to “go off the grid,” using no power generated from fossil fuels, and drastically shrinking their carbon footprint. The Hills are well on their way.Read More
The pastor of St. Leo church in Little Italy has been removed from ministry by his religious order and stripped of his faculties to function as a priest.Read More
Growing up in Ireland, Leah Westbrooks saw television programs about the struggles of African children. She felt for the impoverished, sick young people looking back at her through the screen, and wanted to help.Read More
WASHINGTON – The announcement that Pope Benedict XVI will canonize Blessed Jeanne Jugan, the foundress of the Little Sisters of the Poor, on Oct. 11 has created excitement among members of the congregation worldwide.Read More
David Carberry turned a personal disappointment into ongoing volunteer efforts that benefit children and bring together adults who share a common past.Read More
VATICAN CITY – Pope Benedict XVI presides over his second consistory in late November, inducting 23 new cardinals into the church’s most exclusive body.Read More