
Making a house into a home takes intention
A new book offers some helpful principles for creating the home that all of us desire, without suggesting that the same solutions work for every family. Here are some of the author's ideas.

Families without shared stories lose their grounding ... we need to be constantly "woven," knitted together.

This year, World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly falls on the actual feast day of Jesus' grandparents, Joachim and Anne.

England's World Cup hero Jude Bellingham scored twice against Norway, but some very familiar advice from his mom may prove just as important.
Mentioned in the New Testament, the married couple played a vital role in the early Church and are remembered each year on July 8.

The Holy See announced on July 6 that the upcoming event, convened by Pope Leo XIV, will take place October 7–14 to reflect on the legacy of “Amoris laetitia.”

10 meaningful, faith-filled ways for Catholic families to celebrate the 4th of July, from prayer and saints to crafts and fireworks.

Both your own ancestors and our brothers and sisters in the Communion of Saints can give "family" a deeper meaning, one that your kids will treasure for years.

Whether you're a convert or a cradle Catholic with a lot of fallen-away relatives, there's no doubt that relating to non-Catholic family can be tricky.

June is the month of the Sacred Heart, and now the South American nation that was home to the future Pope Leo is adding another reason to celebrate.

His mother repeated over and over again these words that she hoped he would say first, before any other words.

Father Dennis Mullens' pro-adoption ministry got concrete in partnership with the Knights of Columbus, helping families get the money they need to adopt a child.

When a father has a single-minded desire for what’s good for his family, he usually doesn’t care what others might think ...

A mother of two priest-sons shares her testimony and gratitude. “I truly believe that mothers of priests have a special connection with one another."

A lending library of "busy bags" for Mass made my family feel welcomed right away when we visited an out-of-town church for the first time.

Addressing European Parliament members, Pope Leo XIV forcefully lamented demographic decline, warning that a lack of solidarity harms the continent’s future.

"How Catholic Families Can Strive to Be United in This Life and the Next" is a new pastoral letter from the archbishop of St. Paul-Minneapolis.

The best baby names often carry more than beauty alone: they hold history, meaning, faith, and the quiet hope of who a child may become.