Benedictine College welcomed 19 young men and women into the Catholic Church on Divine Mercy Sunday, 17 of whom were student athletes. It’s an impressive feat as the Catholic college turns its attention to finding new ways to evangelize athletes.
Month: April 2024
Feast of St. Joseph the Worker, May 1, Highlights Spiritual Value of Work
Although the feast of St. Joseph is celebrated March 19, the earthly father of Jesus gets another day on May 1, the feast of St. Joseph the Worker. This feast day was established by Pope Pius XII in 1955 to coincide with the May 1 International Workers’ Day, dedicated to labor and workers’ rights. By adding St. Joseph to the day, the pope aimed to also emphasize the Christian idea of labor and give workers a spiritual model.
Religious Formation Must Also Be Human, Ongoing, Pope Says
Seminarians and religious men and women need well-rounded formation throughout their lives, not only at the onset of their religious training, Pope Francis said.
9 Insights About Catholics in the U.S., According to Pew Research
The Pew Research Center unveiled a fresh fact sheet detailing nine key demographic and statistical insights into the Catholic population within the United States, compiled from extensive surveys conducted by the center.
Augustine Institute’s New Campus Called a ‘Crossroads for the Renewal’ of the Church
With the purchase of a sprawling new campus in Florissant, Missouri, Augustine Institute president Tim Gray said he envisions not only growth of its graduate program, but for it to become a “crossroads” for the renewal of the American Church.
Pre-Teen Jewelry Maker Donates Half of Her Proceeds to Charities
Like many entrepreneurs, Gianna Solitario juggles the demands of running a small business with a busy personal life. Unlike other entrepreneurs, she also has to juggle it all while doing her homework and studying for a social studies test.
One Year in, Permanent Deacons in the Diocese Reveling in Their Faith
Thomas Gleason has stood on the altar of St. Columba Church in Marine Park many times in his life, dating back to his childhood when he served as an altar boy. But when he stands on the altar these days, it’s a different feeling because now he stands there as a deacon.
Biden Administration Announces New Regulations on Gender Identity Policies
The Department of Health and Human Services announced new regulations April 26 that restore Obama-era protections for patients who identify as transgender that the Trump administration rolled back in 2020. The new rule follows another controversial rule adding gender identity to Title IX protections.
As Women, Children Starve, Sudan Desperate for Help
Catholic agencies, along with other Christian charities in Sudan, have intensified their food distribution campaign across the country to save hundreds of thousands of suffering Sudanese people from extreme hunger as the civil war entered its second year.
Life and Work of Dorothy Day Is Captured in a N.Y. Artist’s Work
As the sainthood cause for Dorothy Day’s advances, raising awareness of the legacy of the Catholic social activist is crucial. A New York-based artist is part of that effort, working diligently to spread the word about Day’s life and works in the best way she knows how — through her art.