This weekend, the Church celebrates the Fourth Sunday of Easter, traditionally known as Good Shepherd Sunday. Each year, we hear the comforting words of Jesus in the Gospel: “My sheep hear my voice. I know them, and they follow me” (John 10:27). The image of Jesus as the Good Shepherd is one of the most tender and reassuring in all of Scripture
Hours after Pope Leo XIV presented himself to the world for the first time, the American bishops offered prayers to the new pontiff, and said that they “rejoice that a son of this nation has been chosen by the cardinals.”
After an estimated 250,000 people had passed by the body of Pope Francis, lying in an open casket in front of the main altar in St. Peter’s Basilica, the casket was sealed in a private ceremony.
Pope Francis, known in part for his consistent advocacy on behalf of those who suffer and for promoting an inclusive approach to Church governance worldwide, has died at the age of 88.
2025 ARTE DE PASCUA La Resurrección de CristO READ IN ENGLISH Los jóvenes artistas tendrán la oportunidad de mostrar su talento creando obras que giren en torno a la celebración de la Resurrección de Cristo. Es una manera alegre para que los estudiantes celebren este evento bendito mediante la creación de imágenes que reflejen el […]
2025 CHRISTIS RISEN ART CONTEST LEER EN ESPAÑOL Young artists will have the opportunity to show off their talents by creating pieces that revolve around the celebration of Christ’s Resurrection. It’s a joyful way for students to celebrate the blessed event by creating images that reflect the true meaning of Easter. Students attending Catholic school […]
When my editor asked me to try the app for seven days and report on my experience, I went into the assignment with trepidation. Sure, I’m Catholic, but would Hallow have anything to offer me?
Rev. Msgr. William M. Hoppe, from pastor of St. Joan of Arc, Jackson Heights, from promoter of justice, and from defender of the bond, to senior priest status, effective June 30, 2025.
I had a strange but ultimately delightful experience in reading James Keane’s new book “Reading Culture through Catholic Eyes: 50 Writers, Thinkers & Firebrands Who Challenge Us & Change Us” (New York: Orbis, 2024, 2010 pp., $25.00).
As the Catholic Church celebrates National Marriage Week, there is ample research on the health, economic prosperity, and quality of life of happily wedded couples. According to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Catholic faith teaches that “marriage is more than a civil contract; it is a lifelong covenant of love between a man and a woman.
