The Archdiocese of Milwaukee has reached a $21 million settlement with abuse survivors, according to an Aug. 4 announcement.
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee has reached a $21 million settlement with abuse survivors, according to an Aug. 4 announcement.

Pope Francis’ visits to prisons as part of his pastoral journeys to other countries has become part and parcel of the pope’s style.
How much of the Vatican’s overflowing budget and assets go to help the poor?

The U.S. ambassador to the Holy See believes the pope is traveling to the U.S. to challenge the country’s people to live up to ideals.
There’s a Nature Valley granola bar video circulating where an interviewer asks three generations of four families what they did (or do) for fun as a kid. The grandparents discuss berry picking and escaping from near-bear attacks. The parents also describe creative outdoor play. The kids’ responses are alarming. “Fun”
His big brother had an afternoon play date, so Daniel and I decided to take a light rail ride—just the two of us.We bought our ticket—just one for me, since he’s free until he turns 6—and boarded the train at the beginning of the line.“This is the station I always
Introduction Poor old Moses. Not only did he have to confront Pharaoh and led his people out of Egypt, he was stuck in the desert with them for forty years and had to listen endlessly to their complaints. Today’s first reading could be summed up in a few words: “The food is bad.” Never mind […]
Introduction I’d like to begin by offering my warmest thanks to the Chaplains of the Order. I am delighted that so many of us are gathered together and that we can have this time to support one another in our ministry in behalf of our brother Knights and their families. I often mention at these […]

Trusting in God’s infinite mercy, people should not be afraid or embarrassed to go to confession, Pope Francis said.

What started in 1916 as a homecoming picnic for Jesuits has endured a series of post-Vatican II calamities and thrives.
The use of “undercover” reporting tactics by a California pro-life group in an attempt to expose suspected illegal actions by Planned Parenthood doctors pertaining solicitation of funds for the acquisition of fetal tissue has stirred discussion and debate.
One month and two days ago I stumbled down the flight of stairs that separate the living quarters from the sleeping quarters in my home. The boys and I had just woken up.“How about waffles for breakfast?” I asked.“Sure,” said Collin. “Can we make a fort?”“Sure,” I said.As I was
