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Who are the Consecrated Women of Regnum Christi

If you encountered a lay consecrated woman of Regnum Christi, you might not notice anything out of the ordinary—except an extra glimmer of joy. These laywomen took private vows consecrating their lives to Christ. They may wear everyday clothes and look fully immersed in the visible world yet they are …
Reverend Dennis P. Dettenwanger

Reverend Dennis P. Dettenwanger passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, in Fairfield, Ohio. He was born on October 8, 1937, in St. Louis, Missouri, and was baptized at Holy Family Church, St. Louis. He did his preparatory studies at St. Gregory Seminary, Cincinnati and studied theology at Mount St. …
Pope Leo XIV at Regina Caeli: May we pray for vocations, live a life of service

Before leading the recitation of the Regina Caeli on Good Shepherd Sunday, Pope Leo XIV calls for prayers for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life, while also “living in service to one another” so we can “walk in love and truth” on our life journey. By Thaddeus Jones Before …
Pope Leo XIV at Regina Coeli: Never again war!

Following his first Regina Coeli, Pope Leo XIV issues an appeal for an end to the conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and on the India/Pakistan border. By Francesca Merlo Pope Leo XIV appeared on the loggia of St Peter’s Basilica for his first ever Regina Coeli address on Sunday the 11th …
A Mother’s Day Prayer

A Mother’s Love There are times when only a mother’s love Can understand our tears, Can soothe our disappoints And calm all of our fears. There are times when only a mother’s love Can share the joy we feel When something we’ve dreamed about Quite suddenly is real. There are …
Mothers & Priests: Giving Ourselves to Others

I remember the moment I realized my mother was a person. It’s a strange thing to say; but prior to my twenties, my mom more closely resembled a resource. I could turn to her with my needs, confident she would have the solution. As a mother, she gave; and as …
Pope Leo XIV to Cardinals: ‘We are to bear witness to our joyful faith in Christ’

The morning after being elected the 267th Pope, Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass with the Cardinal electors in the Sistine Chapel, reminding them that “we are to bear witness to our joyful faith in Christ” while warning that where faith is lacking, life loses meaning. By Deborah Castellano Lubov “We …
Augustinian Prior General: Leo XIV is ‘truly close to everyone’

Father Alejandro Moral, a long-time friend of the newly elected Pope, tells Vatican News that the new Pope “immediately spoke of justice and peace and of bridges between all, of synodality’” By Tiziana Campisi “We are very happy. I hope it’s a gift [for we Augustinians], really, because it’s a …
Archbishop Broglio welcomes Pope Leo XIV: ‘A shepherd for a troubled world’

Archbishop Timothy Broglio, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, expresses joy and gratitude following the election of Pope Leo XIV. By Marie Duhamel and Linda Bordoni Speaking to Vatican News shortly after the announcement of the election of Pope Leo XIV from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica, Archbishop …
Prayer for Pope Leo XIV

O God, who chose your servant Pope Leo XIV, in succession to the Apostle Peter as shepherd of the whole flock, look favorably on our prayers and grant that as Vicar of Christ on earth, the whole Church may be in communion with him in the bond of unity, love …