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Announcing the 2025 Catholic Ministries Appeal!
“Christ gives us the gifts and talents that we have so that we can be His voice, His hands, and His feet; going out into the world, reaching people that are not aware of His love, helping them come into that love, and therefore enriching their lives. Trust in the Lord and the Lord will guide you. His love is never going to be outdone.” – Archbishop Schnurr
Gaza Ceasefire an “Encouraging Sign of Peace” for the Middle East
WASHINGTON – The negotiations of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, and the ongoing release of hostages were commended as an “encouraging sign of peace” by Bishop A. Elias Zaidan of the Maronite Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on International …
13 things to know about J.D. Vance’s Catholic journey
By Matt McDonald National Catholic Register, Jul 21, 2024 / 07:00 am Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance is one of the most overtly religious major politicians in America. Vance has written extensively about his life in faith, both in a mega-selling memoir and in a long essay that describes how …
Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire deal in Gaza, includes hostage release
By Madalaine Elhabbal Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jan 15, 2025 / 14:15 pm Israel and Hamas forces have agreed to a ceasefire deal that will pause fighting in Gaza and facilitate a hostage exchange, according to several news reports on Wednesday afternoon. Brokered by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt after 15 …
President Biden awards Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction
By Tina Dennelly CNA Staff, Jan 11, 2025 / 19:45 pm U.S. President Joe Biden spoke with Pope Francis on Saturday and named him a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction, the White House said in a statement. As the nation’s highest honor, the medal is “presented to individuals …
Court strikes down Biden’s Title IX ‘gender identity’ rule nationwide
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jan 9, 2025 / 13:45 pm A Department of Education rule to ban discrimination against a person’s self-asserted “gender identity” in K–12 schools and colleges was blocked nationwide by a federal court in Kentucky on Thursday, Jan. 9. The court’s decision to strike down the rule is …
Win or lose, players give glory to Jesus during college football playoffs
By Joe Bukuras CNA Newsroom, Jan 7, 2025 / 07:00 am In the midst of fierce competition during the college football playoffs, a number of team leaders have made it clear that the glory of a national championship comes only second to their relationship with Jesus Christ. “First and foremost I’ve …
Heaven’s Gain Ministries: Offering Families a Healthy and Reverent Approach to Perinatal Loss
By Diana Telles, Heaven’s Gain Volunteer For every beautiful blessing received into Heaven there is profound earthly loss. Miscarriage and perinatal death bring a uniquely different type of loss, one that is notoriously difficult for parents and families to navigate. Impeded by societal stigma and lack of education, our religious …
St. Dymphna Prayer Service at the Shrine
The winter months can be hard for many people, but this service is for all those who battle or are praying for those with anxiety, depression, and mental health issues. We invite everyone to join us on Sunday, January 26 at 2:00 pm, as we pray for the intercession of …
SEEK to be held next year in Colorado, Ohio, and Texas
By Kate Quiñones Salt Lake City, Utah, Jan 3, 2025 / 19:35 pm Next year’s SEEK Conference is scheduled to be held in Denver; Columbus, Ohio; and Fort Worth, Texas, the annual Catholic event announced this week. Denver is the headquarters of the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS), which runs …