Vandalized Our Lady of Guadalupe statue replaced by Knights of Columbus
The statue was replaced in time for the Feast of Our Lady on December 12.
Patty Knap
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Nuns combine prayer with cheese-making
Cheese made by the religious sisters Our Lady of the Angels Monastery is much in demand in the weeks before Christmas.
Virtual photo exhibit shares stories of Catholic diversity
Photos and narratives of Catholic African Americans, Africans, Native Americans, Asians, and others who live in the Diocese of Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Andrea Bocelli releases new album of sacred music
The stirring collection is made of classic hymns that have inspired the singer over the years.
Raymond Arroyo’s ‘The Spider Who Saved Christmas’ is based on ancient legend
“My telling of the legend is really all about motherhood, sacrifice, family, and overcoming fear to recognize the hope that is often all around us," says the author.
On a divisive Election Day, Catholics turned to Eucharistic Adoration
Hundreds of parishes across the country opened their doors for prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.
Little island in Maine gets big surprise in a tiny package
Maybe it's just the beginning of a baby boom.
Postal Service to release new Christmas stamp of the Madonna and Child
very two years the USPS issues a new Christmas stamp showing the Blessed Mother and baby Jesus.
“When is a person a person?” asks Super Bowl champ Benjamin Watson
The former NFL tight-end and his wife have just released a documentary exploring the issue of abortion in the United States.
Couple celebrates 60 years of marriage with special photo shoot
Marvin and Lucille Stone's photos in their original wedding attire have gone viral.
Polish nuns discover baby placed in “Window of Life” box
The box was created to allow parents to anonymously place a baby there if they are unable to care for it.
Non-profit sells Catholic-themed face masks to fight coronavirus, support youth programs
El Padrecito Ministries, based in Guadalupe, California, offers youth art classes and music programs including Catholic hip-hop music and traditional Folklorico dance.
Louisiana governor calls for 3 days of fasting and prayer
The spiritual effort was announced at a press conference to discuss the state’s response to COVID-19.
‘God Bless the USA’ like you’ve never heard it before
Country singer Lee Greenwood, in a collaboration with the Air Force singers, has put together a new rendition of his traditional July 4th song.
Baby born at 23 weeks is defying the odds
Doctors gave Oliver-Cash Lowther-Ryan a 3% chance of surviving.
This rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” went viral just when we needed it
Music reminds us that harmony is possible ... and beautiful.
Miracle baby sends founder of Knights of Columbus on road to sainthood
After extensive investigation, Pope Francis confirmed that the baby's healing was a miracle attributed to the intercession of Fr. Michael McGivney.
Sacred art should be returned to churches, says museum director
Eike Schmidt, of Florence's Uffizi Gallery, is calling for a return of religious artwork to places of worship.
Watch: Two Franciscan Friars ordained in nearly empty church
With only a few family members present at the Newark, New Jersey church, Fr. Oisin Martin from Dublin, Ireland, and Fr. Malachy Napier from Georgia were ordained into the priesthood.
Actor Eduardo Verastegui urged people to pray the rosary on Pentecost
Through Instagram, Eduardo asked, “Dear family, I want to invite you to crown our Blessed Mother, the Virgin Mary, on May 31, the day of Pentecost."