IMAGE: CNS/Bob Roller By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In its continuing coverage of the U.S. immigration debate, the Vatican newspaper noted media reports that President Donald Trump “used particularly harsh and offensive words about immigrants” from several countries. “No agreement on Dreamers” was the headline on the lead …

Holy Hour for Vocations for those discerning a Vocation or praying for Vocations –February 8th; March 8th beginning at 8pm at Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center in Norwood OH. Sponsored by the Archdiocese Vocations Office and the Children of Mary every 2nd Thursday of the Month. Contact [email protected] for more …

IMAGE: CNS photo/Dan Russo, The Witness By Dan Russo DUBUQUE, Iowa (CNS) — Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque is preparing to end its refugee resettlement program after 77 years in operation. The primary reason the program is closing down is because the numbers of refugees are down. The …

By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When Pope Francis embarks on his fourth visit to South America, he will face the enormous task of restoring trust and encouraging healing after scandals in both countries left many wounded and angry at the Catholic Church. Pope Francis planned the trip …

IMAGE: REUTERS By LOS ANGELES (CNS) — Congress must separate “the conversation about DACA” from the “larger issues” about U.S. immigration policy, because allowing the program to expire will lead “to a humanitarian crisis,” especially in Los Angeles, said Archbishop Jose H. Gomez. “As a nation, we have a moral …

DAYTON, Ohio — Three nationally acclaimed speakers highlight University of Dayton events to celebrate the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and call on the campus community to be a witness to history and shape the future. Wil Haygood, a New York Times bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize-finalist whose 2008 …

A memorial Mass for Precious Blood Sister Nancy G. McMullen was held at the Salem Heights chapel, 4960 Salem Ave., Dayton, Ohio, on Friday, January 5, 2018. Sister died at the Hospice of Dayton, Ohio, on Sunday, December 24, 2017. Nancy, 78, had been a Sister of the Precious Blood …

A memorial Mass for Precious Blood Sister Gladys Marie Lowe was held at the Salem Heights chapel, 4960 Salem Ave., Dayton, Ohio on Wednesday, January 10, 2018. Sister died at the Maria-Joseph Center in Dayton, Ohio on Friday, January 5, 2018. Gladys, 103, had been a Sister of the Precious …

IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The silence that precedes the opening prayer at Mass is an opportunity for Christians to commend to God the fate of the church and the world, Pope Francis said. Departing from his prepared text at his weekly general audience …

Jim Caviezel surprised #sls18 attendees, encouraging them to be warriors animated by faith. Caviezel will soon be starring in the upcoming movie “Paul, Apostle of Christ.” Check out the video below