CNA—Ten quotes from Catholic figures and writings about fatherhood: Pope Francis: “Every family needs a father — a father who shares in his family’s joy and pain, hands down wisdom to his children, and offers them firm guidance and love.” St. John Paul II: “In revealing and in reliving on earth the very fatherhood of…
CNA—The Dean and Barbara White Family Foundation, a private nonprofit foundation, announced June 12, 2024, that it will be donating $150 million over the next 10 years to the Big Shoulders Fund, which will invest the funds in initiatives that aim to improve the quality, accessibility, and sustainability of Catholic schools in the Diocese of…
CNA—A 20th-century Polish Catholic priest killed by communist authorities was beatified on Saturday at the Divine Mercy Shrine in Krakow-Łagiewniki, Poland. Pope Francis recognized the martyrdom of Father Michał Rapacz in January. The 41-year-old priest was shot twice by communist authorities on the night of May 10-11, 1946, after being taken from his village parish…
Al Kresta, a longtime Catholic radio host, author and founder and president of Ave Maria Radio, died Saturday, June 15, 2024, at his Michigan home after a battle with liver cancer. He was 73. A former Evangelical Protestant who rose to prominence as a radio host before his conversion to Catholicism in 1992, Kresta’s voice…
Eucharistic Pilgrimage—More incredible stories of encounter and conversion are rippling across the nation as the Pilgrimage routes make their way towards Indianapolis. From a tricycle to an airstream camper, pilgrims are finding all sorts of creative ways to follow the routes! St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Route (East) On the Seton Route, four sisters from the…
CNA—The tiny town of Emmitsburg, Maryland, (population 3,629) grew by approximately 50% on Thursday, June 6, when a crowd of as many as 1,500 Catholics joined two Eucharistic processions through its normally sleepy streets. Emmitsburg is home to the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first American-born saint. Rob Judge, the shrine’s executive director,…
CNA/newsRel—The new film “Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist” scored big at the box office, grossing $2,141,273 and landing at the No. 1 spot in per screen average for all three days of its initial release. According to Fathom Events, the film’s distributor, the movie is Fathom’s highest-grossing documentary of 2024 and is currently…
More than 450 Catholic educators and supporters from across the country will gather next month in Atchison, KS, to celebrate and strengthen the growing movement to restore the Church’s proven tradition of education in PreK-12 Catholic schools. Behold the Beauty of the Lord Superintendents, school leaders, teachers, bishops, and other clergy will gather at Benedictine…
ACI Prensa—Throughout the centuries, the saints have taught us, through their witness and their writings, the vital importance of the Eucharist in the Christian life. From the Last Supper, Holy Scripture and the unwavering teaching of the Holy Catholic Church, we know Jesus—Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity—is truly present in the Eucharist. That is why…
CNA—A Christian employee has filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Fire Department in which he alleges he was subjected to “retaliation” and “religious discrimination” for refusing to raise a well-known Pride theme flag while he was working. A veteran county employee, Captain Jeffrey Little alleges that the fire department violated his religious freedom…
Book Review: The Family That Prays Together Stays Together: Discover the Promise and Power of the Rosary with Fr. Patrick Peyton, by Fr. Willy Raymond, C.S.C. Father Willy Raymond’s book, The Family That Prays Together Stays Together, is a testament to the transformative power of the Rosary. It is also a tribute to another, world-renown…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Entrusting to God’s mercy all of their comrades-in-arms who have died serving their countries and defending peace, Pope Francis urged Catholic members of the military to let their faith inform their service. “The world needs you” to Catholics serving in the military “The world needs you, especially at this dark moment…
CNA—On May 23, Pope Francis recognized a miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed Carlo Acutis, paving the way for him to become the first millennial saint. The Italian computer-coding teenager who died of cancer in 2006 is known for his great devotion to the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. His witness inspired…
CNA—Pope Francis has recognized a miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed Carlo Acutis, paving the way for him to become the first millennial saint. The Italian computer-coding teenager who died of cancer in 2006 is known for his great devotion to the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Confirmed second miracle due to…
God moves in mighty and mysterious ways. Although the secular media does not report it, and perhaps your parish (like mine) did not even mention it, nonetheless, there are four Eucharistic Pilgrimage going on right now as you read this! And YES, Catholics of all ages are flocking to walk part of the journey and…
“Spiritual freedom is the root of political liberty,” penned one our U.S. Founding Fathers, Thomas Paine, regarding religious freedom. “As the union between spiritual freedom and political liberty seems nearly inseparable, it is our duty to defend both.” Profound words indeed. CNA—The United States Commission on International Freedom (USCIRF) named five new commissioners on Friday, including three…
Book Review of “My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping and Surviving as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver” by Martin J. Schreiber “My Two Elaines” by Martin J. Schreiber is a moving and insightful account of one man’s journey through the challenging and often heartbreaking landscape of Alzheimer’s disease. As a former governor of Wisconsin, Schreiber is no stranger…
Update: 05-11-2024—Four Eucharistic Pilgrimage routes. One National Eucharistic Congress. This is Year Two of the the USCCB’s three-year Eucharistic Revival Movement to re-engage U.S. Catholics in the truth of their Faith. The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage routes start from four different points—North, South, East, West—to form a cross-country Cross over the United States. All routes lead…
CNA—A Christian teacher settled in court for $360,000 earlier this week after suing a California school district board for firing her after she refused to comply with gender ideology rules that went against her religious beliefs. Refusing to comply with gender ideology “preferred pronoun rule” After refusing to comply with a preferred pronoun rule, Jessica…
CNA—This weekend, the longest Catholic pilgrimages ever organized in the United States — possibly the world — will commence on the edges of the country. The National Eucharistic Pilgrimages, organized as part of the multiyear National Eucharistic Revival, will see a group of young men and women collectively walk over 6,500 miles, carrying the Eucharist…
