Faith & Spirituality

EWTN News/RealClear poll takes pulse of spiritual health of U.S. Catholics

By Matthew Bunson, Daniel Payne/CNA The findings of a new EWTN News/RealClear Opinion Research  survey  shed light on the spiritual...

How to pray Mother Teresa’s famous emergency ‘Flying Novena’ to Our Lady

By Joseph Pronechen/CNA When you are in need of an answer to prayer but time doesn’t permit a multi-day petition, you may want to follow...

Events around the archdiocese: September 3, 2024

New month, new events! Registration opened TODAY for the Healing the Whole Person Retreat in December, Concerts at the Cathedral return...

Events around the archdiocese: August 26, 2024

Hoping to find the best way to cherish the last weeks of summer? From camping trips to swing dancing, our events around the archdiocese...

Pope Francis: Living the fruits of the Holy Spirit helps us spread holiness

By Hannah Brockhaus/CNA Pope Francis said Wednesday the person who lives with joy his anointing in the sacrament of confirmation cannot...

The Eucharist and the Mission of the Laity: The Case of Extraordinary Ministers

After writing about mission and the call to holiness , I was asked to answer this question: “How did extraordinary ministers of holy...

Events around the archdiocese: August 19, 2024

Summer days may be coming to a close, but there's still time to squeeze in a camping trip or two! Or if you're looking forward to...

Events around the archdiocese: August 12, 2024

From Assumption Masses and celebrations to camping trips and healing retreats, the events around the archdiocese have just what you need...

'For a safe trip to God': The 'why' of the funeral vigil

My grandfather passed away when I was a young child. He was a firefighter and passed away in the line of duty. I can remember going to...

Events around the archdiocese: August 5, 2024

Preparing to celebrate the Feast of the Assumption or looking for last-minute hiking opportunities as summer comes to a close? The events...

Catholic funerals matter: Why you should have one

Unfortunately, too many of our children and grandchildren have left the Catholic faith. The pressures of this modern world on our young...

Events around the archdiocese: July 22, 2024

Annunciation Heights held its annual Fiat Fest and Adventure Race in the summer of 2022. (Photo by André Escaleira, Jr. ) From feast day...