On the evening of Thursday, April 4, 1968, Donna Grimes was eagerly anticipating her 12th birthday when chaos erupted in her hometown of Washington, D.C.
Author: Bill Miller
Dominican Sister at Transfiguration Renews Vows on Feast Day of Our Lady of Altagracia
Sister Yárelin Ventura renewed her vows on Jan. 21 after arriving in the United States from the Dominican Republic two months earlier.
Reflecting on the Legacy of the Nicene Creed 1,700 Years Later
By today’s terminology, Athanasius of Alexandria might be called a “boy genius” or a prodigy. But back in 325 A.D., in his mid-20s, he was a church deacon known for his intellect and oratory. That year, he accompanied his bishop, Alexander of Alexandria, to Nicaea (in what is now Turkey) to assist at a council convened by the Roman Emperor Constantine.
Bayside Brothers Behind the Camera on Mission to Provide Wholesome Media
While Spielberg and Coen are household names, the Condoleon brothers are looking to make their own mark with the mid-March launch of “ICON: A Documentary Film.” Five years in the making, their first feature-length film explores ancient Byzantine iconography and the artists who pursue it today. Their aim is to create more faith-based programming typically ignored by secular entertainment companies.
Bishop Encourages Youth at Mass for Our Lady of Altagracia: ‘We Need You’
The high temperature in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, was 86 degrees on Jan. 21, during the feast of Our Lady of Altagracia (High Grace), the preeminent Marian devotion in the Caribbean nation. Meanwhile, in Brooklyn, it was 16 degrees that same evening when hundreds of Catholics from at least a dozen parishes filled the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph in Prospect Heights to observe the feast with a special Mass.
From Rushes to Ritual: Diocese Celebrating Spirit of Ireland, Honoring St. Brigid’s Legacy
Ireland is rich in symbolism, with various icons representing its vibrant culture and traditions, each carrying deep meanings and connections to the nation’s heritage.
Hundreds of Youth & Young Adults Gather for a Jubilee Holy Hour
Janice Umaña was headed to a party the evening of Jan. 10 when she received a reminder about a special youth event at the Cathedral Basilica of St. James.
Medjugorje: A Pathway to Peace and Reflection for One Queens Chaplain
While the Vatican has acknowledged the “abundant spiritual fruits” experienced by people visiting and praying at the site of reported Marian apparitions at Medjugorje, it has yet to sign off on their authenticity. Still, local devotees regularly visit this small town in Bosnia and Herzegovina, where they believe that Mary, Mother of Jesus, has regularly appeared to a half-dozen “visionaries” since they were children in 1981. They said she identified herself as “The Queen of Peace.”
St. Gregory Students Recognized for Heroic Response After Woman’s Fall
As Janet Miranda lay bleeding on the sidewalk after a fall near her home on Oct. 29, two uniformed first responders arrived to render aid, but they weren’t firefighters or paramedics. Still, Miranda was familiar with their attire. These rescuers wore the uniform of St. Gregory the Great Catholic Academy, her home parish’s school.
Faith & Resilience: Chaplain Gets Life-Saving Lung Transplant at 76
As a hospital chaplain, Father Bryan Carney regularly encountered death while giving last rites, but just two months ago, his own mortality loomed.