I wish I could sit here and tell you how it all began but, honestly, I feel like it’s a trait that us Garcias are born with. We have always been a family of service, whether it be serving in the military like my father and brothers did or going out into the community to find those in need like my mother has done and has continued to do since before I was born.
In Guatemalan households, at Christmas, the most important item is not the Christmas tree; it’s the Nativity scene.
Sister Celia Deutsch, N.D.S., grew up steeped in Catholicism thanks to her mother, who sent her to Catholic school. Her father was Jewish, but as it turned out, being raised by parents of two different religions planted a seed in Celia that bore fruit many years later.
According to a Pew Research Center survey, highly religious respondents — those who regularly attend services and consider faith to be a central part of their daily lives — are far less likely to be worried about climate change than people who are not as religious.
St. John’s Bread & Life knows how to put its share of The Tablet’s Bright Christmas campaign funds to good use.
A rock legend, a Grammy Award winner, an American Idol finalist, and a New York Tenor highlighted the Spirit of Christmas Concert that benefitted Catholic education in Brooklyn and Queens.
Bishop Robert Brennan will join DeSales Media Group at the official Diocesan Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and blessing of the Nativity Scene in front of the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch at Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn.
Celebrating Christmas is important and beautiful, Pope Francis said, but he asked people to spend less on their celebrations this year and donate the savings to help the people of Ukraine.
A Nicaraguan bishop held for nearly four months was formally charged during an unannounced Dec. 13 court date, marking his first appearance since being detained.
Jennifer Hubbard began Dec. 14, 2012, with her routine just like any other day.
