evangelization

Missionary discipleship, as envisioned by Pope Francis, finds its fullest expression in the sacred act of accompaniment—walking with others in love and reverence so they may encounter Christ through authentic relationship and the gift of our hearts.

Father Richard Miserendino, a Catholic priest at the University of Mary Washington, practices “ministry of presence” by working in a campus café, listening to students, answering questions and fostering faith through conversation.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the buzzword these days. But, can AI be used for the church’s evangelizing mission of proclaiming the Good News of Christ?

Son pocos los católicos en el país, e incluso en el mundo, que no hayan oído hablar del Padre Mike Schmitz. El capellán de la pastoral universitaria de la Diócesis de Duluth, Minnesota, y orador principal en la sesión de avivamiento del Congreso Eucarístico Nacional del 18 de julio en Indianápolis, es conocido internacionalmente por sus podcasts “Bible in a Year” y “Catechism in a Year”, de la editorial católica Ascension, que han encabezado las listas de podcasts en los últimos años.

There are few Catholics in the country, and even the world, who don’t know the name of Father Mike Schmitz. The college campus ministry chaplain from the Diocese of Duluth, Minnesota, and the keynote for the National Eucharistic Congress’ July 18 revival session in Indianapolis, is internationally renowned for his “Bible in a Year” and “Catechism in a Year” podcasts, provided through Catholic publisher Ascension, that have topped the podcasting charts in recent years.

A big challenge at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore has been that there isn’t a place people can gather in an informal way to have those kinds of life-changing discussions. Father Brendan Fitzgerald hopes to use a cafe to help homeless people.

Catholic evangelists are handing out rosaries, asking fans if they need prayers, and inviting them to tour Detroit’s historic churches as hundreds of thousands of people congregate in downtown Detroit for the 2024 NFL draft.

A friar in New York City had an atypical Ash Wednesday this year after celebrating an early morning Mass for actors Jonathan Roumie and Mark Wahlberg.