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Helping others realize their potential is good business, pope says

By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis pleaded with a group of billionaires to take seriously their personal obligation to share their resources and make […]

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Beyond expectations: Pope sees God of surprises at work in 2016

By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis described 2016 as a “packed year,” one full of initiatives that helped Catholics “see and touch with their […]

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Advocates of refugees, immigrants seek to calm postelection fears

By Theresa Laurence Catholic News Service NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CNS) — As the American people continue to unpack exactly what the election of Donald Trump means for the country, those who […]

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Catholic leaders call on Congress to increase humanitarian aid in budget

By Catholic News Service BALTIMORE (CNS) — The head of Catholic Relief Services and the chairmen of two U.S. bishops’ committees have urged congressional leaders to approve additional funding for […]

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Hope amidst the college hook-up culture

By Claire Kenney It’s no secret that the Catholic Church and secular society do not promote parallel definitions of love. The Church emphasizes the selfless nature of love, while the […]

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When the field becomes a family affair

By Claire Kenney Oftentimes, a team is referred to as a family. The squad acts as a single unit working together toward a common goal. For Johnathan Tavarez, Francisco Tavarez, […]

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Future Saints Wrestling Club

By Ron Busch Young persons can learn positive assets through sports like wrestling. Wrestling encourages good sportsmanship, self-confidence, friendship and the development of good, Christian character. One opportunity for boys […]

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Luer’s boys’ tennis team repeats SAC win

By Joel Pyle In early August, the Bishop Luers boys tennis team started the 2016 season with one very clear main goal in mind: to regain the Summit Athletic Conference […]

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The election and the faithful

By John Garvey The media, and we who listen to them, were surprised at the election results. I have a feeling it’s not the last surprise we are in for. […]

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God’s love and care are constant, despite our shortcomings

2nd Sunday of Advent Matthew 3:1-12 Once again, the first section of the Book of Isaiah provides the weekend’s first biblical reading, which is in the same mood as that […]

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A pilgrim, a bishop and his iPhone

By Bishop Robert Barron  I’m in the process of re-reading a spiritual classic from the Russian Orthodox tradition: “The Way of a Pilgrim.” This little text, whose author is unknown to […]

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Cheryl and Mike Mowan are love in motion

“One can pay back the loan of gold, but one dies forever in debt to those who are kind.” By Barb Sieminski If this proverb is to be believed, many […]