By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Jun 15, 2025 / 04:00 am The last four popes of the Catholic Church — John Paul II, Benedict XVI, Francis, and our new pope, Leo XIV — had hardworking fathers who instilled in each of their sons important traits and values, many of which …

God our Father, We give you thanks and praise for fathers young and old. We pray for young fathers, newly embracing their vocation; May they find courage and perseverance to balance work, family and faith in joy and sacrifice. We pray for our own Fathers around the world whose children …

How can Jesus be God and God’s son? One of our Catholic faith’s greatest mysteries is the Trinity: God in three Persons. The word “trin- ity” is not found in the Bible, though God the Father, Son, and Spirit are mentioned by name and in relation to each other according …

Where are you going?” Christians today often reflect on these words spoken by the risen Christ to Peter. For young people especially, these words in Latin, Quo Vadis, are about discerning the trajectory of their futures as they ask, “Am I living a life that is centered on Christ?” While …

As a 22-year-old bride with a theology degree, I was confident I knew what I was getting into on my wedding day. You can laugh; it’s funny, I know. This month, we’ll have 17 years under our belts. And when we look at the photos this year, we’ll have our …

Cincinnati native Deacon Nathan Beiersdorfer of St. Cecilia Parish has been appointed the first-ever Executive Director of the Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori (GSCM). After 11 years as Moeller High School’s Chief Financial Officer, he starts his new role in July. “My ultimate goal here is to help this community discern …

While listening to Sacred Heart Radio in 2017, Maureen Teller heard about the Sheen Center for Thought and Culture in New York City, a Catholic-affiliated venue dedicated to evangelizing through goodness, truth, and beauty. “That was a galvanizing moment for me,” Teller recalled. “I thought, ‘If they can have this …

On April 26, 2025 at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral Basilica, 10 men were ordained permanent deacons and 8 men were ordained transitional deacons.

by CNA Staff Denver, Colo., Jun 4, 2022 / 07:30 am This weekend, the Church celebrates Pentecost, one of the most important feast days of the year that concludes the Easter season and celebrates the beginning of the Church. Here’s what you need to know about the feast day: The …

In a visually saturated world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and become desensitized to beauty. Visio Divina, Latin for “divine seeing,” encourages us to slow down and engage in visual contemplation, using art as a profound tool for connecting with the Divine. A Guide to Visio Divina Begin by making …