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    February 12, 20264

    Onamia Crosier Priory to transition to Phoenix

    February 11, 20264

    Hearts of Mercy: How the Bishop’s Annual Appeal forms agents of compassion

    February 11, 20264

    Retired New Ulm priest Father Fink who makes his home near Osakis still serving at 90

  • All Things New
    All Things New
    February 11, 20264

    On Canon Law with Father Crane: Answering some FAQs regarding All Things New

    February 3, 20264

    Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future: Renewed by the Spirit

    January 22, 20264

    Walking Together in Faith; Updates on All Things New

  • Our Church in the World
    Our Church in the World
    February 11, 20264

    Tributes salute Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen’s anticipated beatification

    February 11, 20264

    Pope Leo XIV prays at Vatican’s Lourdes grotto for the sick on World Day of the Sick

    February 5, 20264

    Science teacher honors Challenger crew’s memory by encouraging curiosity, resilience, faith

  • Through Another Lens
    Through Another Lens
    February 11, 20264

    Now that the Sheen beatification is again moving forward, can the Church learn from the unfortunate episode?

    February 11, 20264

    Why is it a problem for the SSPX to ordain new bishops?

    February 5, 20264

    Craycraft: All sin is personal but all sin is social

  • Everyday Discipleship
    Everyday Discipleship
    • Our Faith in Action
    • On Canon Law with Father Crane
    • Our Faith Explained
    • In Light of Faith
    February 11, 20264

    Who was Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman?

    February 11, 20264

    Meet 5 married couples who are saints

    February 11, 20264

    Hearts of Mercy: How the Bishop’s Annual Appeal forms agents of compassion

  • Arts & Culture
    Arts & Culture
    February 11, 20264

    A quick history of Mardi Gras

    February 11, 20264

    The bishop meets ‘the Boss’: New Jersey bishop has impromptu lunch with Bruce Springsteen

    February 5, 20264

    Pope welcomes new Marian mosaic, St. Rose of Lima statue in Vatican Gardens

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Arts & Culture. February 5, 2025

Faith and the final frontier: Jesuit astronomer releases guide to the cosmos

By Catholic News Agency

Jesuit Brother Guy Consolmagno explains the compatibility of science and faith and guides readers on how to look at the heavens in a new book released Feb. 4 by Loyola Press.

Arts & Culture. April 27, 2017

Catholic leaders urge extreme caution for new Netflix series

By Catholic News Agency

Based on the 2007 young adult novel by the same name, “13 Reasons Why” follows the story of Hannah Baker, a troubled 17-year-old who took her own life.

Arts & Culture. November 5, 2016

Carpool karaoke video with priests goes viral

By Catholic News Agency

If you haven’t seen these carpooling karaoke priests yet, stop what you’re doing and spend the next 8 minutes absorbing the awesome. The video features Father Keith […]

Arts & Culture. October 4, 2016

Catholic Emojis are something to love about the iOS 10 update

By Catholic News Agency

New iPhone updates are among the things we love to hate, and the new iOS10 update is garnering just as much angst and ire as its predecessors.

Our Church in the World. September 18, 2016

Rare footage of Padre Pio’s last Mass, hours before he died

By Catholic News Agency

The final Mass of St. Pio of Pietrelcina, affectionately known as Padre Pio, was caught on video. It captures some of the last hours of his life, as he passed away early in the morning the next day.

Arts & Culture. August 3, 2016

He designed the World Youth Day banners. But he didn’t live to see the Pope.

By Catholic News Agency

If you’re at World Youth Day in Poland this week, or have been following the coverage, you’ve probably seen the blue, red and yellow graphic designs of saints like John Paul II and St. Faustina lining the streets of Krakow.

Arts & Culture. July 24, 2016

Dancing nuns go viral ahead of World Youth Day

By Catholic News Agency

Polish nuns from St. Faustina’s order took to the beach, flash-mob style, to welcome pilgrims to Poland for World Youth Day! With a giant poster of the […]

Arts & Culture. May 8, 2016

The miracle that led ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ to convert to Catholicism

By Catholic News Agency

Sir Alec Guinness is one of the most recognizable actors of the 20th century. While he appeared in lots of films over the years and won […]

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