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Global
By Jonathan Luxmoore
WARSAW, Poland — A Ukrainian bishop warned huge numbers of citizens could flee to Western countries during winter, and he appealed for continued international support in the face of a threatened “humanitarian catastrophe.” “When Moscow began this war last February, millions headed for the borders — if it now destroys our energy supplies, there’ll be […]
National
By Daniel Meloy
IRA TOWNSHIP, Mich. — For anyone interested in becoming Catholic, wishing to complete the sacraments or wanting to learn more about what the church teaches, the answer for decades was “join RCIA.” The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, the process by which the church brings in new converts and educates catechumens and candidates, has […]
Global
By Courtney Mares
Two Catholic priests captured by Russian troops are “being tortured without mercy,” the leader of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church said Thursday. Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk issued an appeal to international authorities Dec. 1 to help facilitate the release of Father Ivan Levytskyi and Father Bohdan Heleta, who have been held in captivity for more […]
Parishes
What is your parish’s charism? We have a legacy of welcoming the stranger. Many people who move to the Mount Vernon section of Fairfax County are members of highly transient populations such as the military and government workers. When they move, they seek a place to pray, learn and serve. In the mid-1970s, the parish […]
Schools
By Eliana Michael
In the community at Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School, students are able to establish connections with peers, challenge themselves in rigorous courses, and take part in extracurriculars such as athletics. The more a student participates, the more he or she can gain a deep understanding of the school’s culture by living it […]
Local
By Kevin Schweers
Peaceful engagement in advocacy, educating the faithful and demonstrating the Catholic Church’s support for human life at every stage are some of the ways Bishop Michel F. Burbidge aspires to make abortion ‘unthinkable’ in his new role as chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee for Pro-Life Activities. Bishop Burbidge was elected to the post Nov. […]
Columnists
By Elizabeth Foss
I almost missed the beginning of Advent this year; that’s how unprepared I was. November was caught up with illness, then injury, then heartbreaking and unexpected tragedy. Two days before Thanksgiving, I had only done half my shopping and my house was an utter wreck. That’s when a careful inspection of my (secular) calendar revealed […]
Books
By Kimberley Heatherington
It was both a confrontation and a vision that provided the fuel for his medical and moral epiphany, Dr. John Bruchalski recalls in his new book — “Two Patients: My Conversion from Abortion to Life-Affirming Medicine” (Ignatius Press; Oct. 2022). One night during his residency, Bruchalski induced preterm labor for a patient who didn’t want to carry […]
Global
HERRNHUT, Germany — Almost 800,000 Moravian stars in various sizes and colors will leave the factory in the German state of Saxony this year. At least one member of the production team has worked on each and every one of them. The company is a magnet for tourism and plays a big role in the […]
Columns
By Msgr. Charles M. Mangan
Advent signals that Christmas Day nears. What must the first Advent have been like, especially for Mary? She knew from the message delivered by the Archangel Gabriel that the holy Child within her was “the Son of the Most High.” Given her Jewish background, Our Lady knew exactly his identity: the long-awaited Messiah. In time, […]
