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Convocation seeks to unify U.S. church

By Dennis Sadowski
WASHINGTON — This summer’s Convocation of Catholic Leaders comes at a time when the U.S. Catholic Church is seeking how best to respond to a changing social landscape while bringing Pope Francis’ vision for a church that offers mercy and joy to the world.   Called by the bishops, the historic convocation will find more […]
Columns

Appearing to vanish

By Fr. Matthew H. Zuberbueler
Gospel Commentary Lk 24:13-35 Jesus had a close friendship with His disciples and was constantly teaching them and forming them. He prepared them for His impending death and resurrection. He tried to prepare them, anyway. It is evident that they didn’t like the idea of Him having to suffer and die. And it is clear […]
Columnists

The mask is off feminism

By Mary Beth Bonacci
OK, call me crazy but am I the only one who remembers hearing repeatedly from feminists that feminism was about freeing women to make our own choices about our own lives? If we wanted to pursue high powered careers, we should be free to do that. And if we wanted to stay home and raise […]
Columnists

In memory of my brother, Naseem Fahim

By Soren Johnson
It was a good Lent in so many ways for my family, and as my wife and I got the kids ready for Palm Sunday Mass, there was a sense of anticipation throughout our home. Then I saw the news: Islamic State had snuffed out the lives of 46 Coptic Christians at Palm Sunday liturgies […]
Pope Francis

Franciscans hope to expand leadership pool

By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — For St. Francis of Assisi, following Christ meant imitating his humility and forsaking riches, power and status; the men who call themselves Franciscans today believe they are called to embrace the same attitudes, including in their governance. In early April, the ministers general of four men’s branches of the Franciscan family — […]
Columns

A patron saint for Rome

By Thomas J. Craughwell

Initially, Catherine served the hungry, the sick, the dying — all traditional works of charity for women who belonged to a Third Order. But then, in the early 1370s, she began to preach.

Local

Catholic Charities to host senior ministry conference

Topics include financial planning for long-term care, caregiver resources and parish volunteers partnering with Shepherd Center, a nonprofit organization that assists senior adults in maintaining an independent and safe lifestyle.  

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