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Bishop James P. Powers Celebrates Ordination of 3 New Priests in Superior

First time since the 1990s that the Diocese of Superior has ordained new priests

When is Fat Tuesday? What to Know About the Beginning of Lent

The annual celebration marks the last day before the 40-day Lenten period of fasting and reflection.

Catholic Group Organizes to Influence Dubuque Archdiocese Parish Closure Plans

"Save Our Churches, Save Our Communities" aims to have a voice in the archdiocese's "Journey of Faith" consolidation process.

Longtime Wellman Resident Shirley Bohr Passes Away at 91

Funeral Mass and burial scheduled for lifelong community member

Pope Blesses 'Broken Mary' Statue at Grand Rapids Church

The statue, found in a dumpster, has become a symbol of God's love for the broken and abandoned.

Hallow Co-Founder to Deliver Keynote at LA Religious Education Congress

Alessandro DiSanto will speak on the power of surrender and forgiveness at the 70th annual event.

Catholic Charities Moves to Temporary Office in Altoona

Nonprofit relocates operations while awaiting permanent new headquarters

Ash Wednesday Reflection on Shared Humanity

Annual religious observance serves as a reminder of our common mortality.

Philadelphia Archdiocese Prioritizes Supporting Priests

Planning study focuses on care for seminarians, active clergy, parish leaders, and retired priests

Relic of Millennial Saint Carlo Acutis Arrives in Ohio

The pericardium relic of St. Carlo Acutis will tour parishes in the Diocese of Columbus as part of a statewide procession.

Diocese of Phoenix Sees Rapid Growth, Unveils Evangelization Plan

The Roman Catholic Diocese is one of the fastest-growing in the U.S., with a focus on spiritual renewal and community engagement.

Phoenixville Native Leads Missionary Hub to Revive Local Faith Community

Lauren Joyce brings 'startup energy' to evangelize and build community at St. Ann Parish.

Sisters of Saint Joseph Bring Mission of Hope to Camden

Religious order celebrates 50 years of community service in New Jersey city.

Archbishop Fulton Sheen's Sainthood Cause Moves Forward

The Vatican has greenlit the beatification of the influential American evangelist, bringing him one step closer to sainthood.

Vatican Approves Beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen

Beloved Catholic evangelist's sainthood cause advances after years of delays