‘Cabrini’ Shows Patron Saint of Immigrants Living ‘Life in Hope’

Mention the word “masterpiece” and one could get eyed for exaggeration, yet one group of filmmakers believe they hit the mark with their biopic about Francesca Xavier Cabrini, patron saint of immigrants.  “Cabrini,” distributed by Angel Studios, opens in theaters on March 8, International Women’s Day. 

First U.S. Black Catholic Church Has Persevered Since 1841   

Just north of New Orleans’ French Quarter — on soil once worked by slaves — stands a Catholic church believed to be the oldest black parish in the U.S. St. Augustine Church, established in 1841, has been a sanctuary in the turbulence of emancipation, Jim Crow laws, the civil rights movement, and Hurricane Katrina.

Brooklyn Couple’s Strong Catholic Faith Kept Them Bonded for 43 Years

Sitting next to each other is an opportunity for Carmen and Fred Fulford to hold hands, and so they do — every chance they get. They’ve been doing that for 43 years as a married couple, raising their son, Jason, doting on their granddaughter, and serving local youth and also the Church.

Trafficking: A Danger That Must Be Seen, And Stopped

Human Trafficking, a modern form of slavery, happens every day in New York City, with three international airports and other transportation funnels. People can learn to spot human trafficking and how to report it. Feb. 8 is the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking.