Priest who served in Crawford County writes book about Blessed Seelos
“I will always receive you with gentleness.” Blessed Father Francis Xavier Seelos had a way with people that made them want to be led to repentance, to reconciliation, to …
Priest introduced Brooklyn firefighters to Julia Greeley on 20th anniversary of 9/11
Brooklyn priest Monsignor Raymond Roden got some interesting looks when he set about subtly sharing some of Servant of God Julia Greeley’s joy. While visiting a Brooklyn firehouse on the …
Pope calls Russian Catholics to work toward ‘goal of communion’
Catholics in Russia are called to be “an evangelical seed” that bears the fruit of communion and unity, especially with Orthodox Christians, Pope Francis said. In a message published …
Missouri’s Catholic bishops issue statement renouncing vengeance, call for alternatives to death penalty
Following a failed clemency request from Pope Francis, Bishop W. Shawn McKnight and his fellow Roman Catholic bishops of Missouri issued a statement Oct. 6, expressing disappointment over the …
Public Rosary gatherings for October
In observance of the Month of the Rosary, parishes throughout the country will hold public Rosary rallies to pray for peace and conversion of the world. Here are some observances scheduled in the …
