The Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe, located in the heart of downtown Dallas, has long been known as a landmark in the Diocese of Dallas for its enduring cultural and faith-filled significance, drawing pilgrims from across north Texas and beyond.
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Catholic Colleges, Universities Condemn Hamas Attacks on Israel, Pray for Peace
Catholic colleges and universities throughout the U.S. have condemned a devastating attack on Israel, while calling for prayers for peace.
Day of Prayer for the Wellness of Clergy and Men and Women Religious
A day of prayer dedicated to the health and wellness of clergy, and men and women religious, will be held Friday, Oct. 20.
Pilgrims Celebrate St. Thérèse in Lisieux, Where Singer Édith Piaf Was Cured of Blindness
Nearly 30,000 pilgrims flocked to Lisieux for the so-called Theresian feasts, celebrated Sept. 30-Oct. 8 in France’s northern Normandy region, where the famous French saint, born Jan. 2, 1873, lived and died.
Mass Highlights What Catholics Can Do to Support Victims of Domestic Violence, Recognize Abuse
About 20 people are physically abused by an intimate partner every minute in the United States. This comes out to more than 10 million women and men a year, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
Testimonies Give Insight into How Synod on Synodality Can Realize Pope’s Vision for Church
The global Synod on Synodality has been two years in the making, but even as the synod’s universal stage in Rome is underway, the synod’s public discussions are revealing how this process is starting to free the church to realize the vision of a missionary church Pope Francis advanced at the very beginning of his pontificate with the publication of “Evangelii Gaudium.”
Synod Participants Claim ‘No Polarization’ on Women, LGBTQ+ Issues
Participants in Pope Francis’ ongoing Synod of Bishops on Synodality said Wednesday that Church doctrine is not up for discussion on issues such as women and the inclusion of LGBTQ+ Catholics, and that while opinions on these topics may differ, there is no “polarization.”
Annual High School Special Section 2023
Eighth-grade students in New York City are just a few weeks away from taking the Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools (TACHS) and choosing the high schools they wish to attend next year.
Never Take for Granted The Closeness of Our God
Today’s readings hold up for our contemplation two of God’s favorite images of the kingdom: the mountain and the wedding feast. Both of these are powerful symbols of what occurs both in the soul of the believer and also in the liturgy.
Pope Francis Tells Artists They Have Eyes That Dream
In his wonderful talk to artists at a special conference in Rome last May, Pope Francis said the following: “Artists are those who with their eyes both see and dream. They see in greater depth, they prophesy, they show us a different way of seeing and understanding what is before our eyes.
