They are giving back hope and faith to those men and women convicted of heinous crimes, who too often, are stigmatized and forgotten by society in general and even their own families.
Prison ministries bring hope and light of Christ to those ‘doing time’
Catholics can help guard against anti-Judaism during Holy Week, say experts
Nostra Aetate” explicitly declared that “what happened in (the) Passion cannot be charged against all the Jews, without distinction, then alive, nor against the Jews of today.
Good questions, FOCUS and large stuffed pigs: one new Catholic’s journey to the faith
The annual SEEK conferences hosted by FOCUS are for anyone interested in deepening their faith and spreading the Gospel.
Cardinal, star soccer coach say sports must emphasize formation
The world of professional sports has become overly focused on winning and profits and has lost its focus on forming children into healthy adults, said José Mourinho, a star soccer coach.
Poland remembers, defends JPII 18 years after his death
Archbishop Józef Michalik of Przemysl said underscored that the teaching of the Polish pope has “had ideological enemies” that “still resent his moral teaching.”
Pope adjusts canon law appeal period for members of religious orders
The changes, announced by the Vatican April 3, apply to both the Code of Canon Law for Latin-rite Catholics and to the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches.
Catholic ministry launches ‘Dignity Program’ for people written off as ‘the walking dead’
Lexington’s Catholic Action Center in Kentucky, which offers homeless men and women shelter from the streets, has launched a new housing initiative: The Dignity Program.
Bishops call on Catholics to support U.S. ‘home missions’ with April national appeal
An annual collection in support of missionary efforts within the United States, called the Catholic Home Missions Appeal, will be taken up at parishes around the country on April 29-30, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops announced March 31.