Friends in Faith: My Brush With the “Catholic Girl in New York” TikToker

MANHATTAN – On the morning of Friday, Sept. 5, I pushed myself to make a new friend and asked a fellow Catholic to grab a coffee after Mass.   Her name is Natalie Zadrima.   I noticed her sitting a few pews ahead of me, modestly dressed and effortlessly fashionable, and hoped to get some tips. After […]

Among Her Souvenirs: Connie Francis’ Faith Shaped Her Life and Music

Connie Francis, the trailblazing pop icon and first Catholic female solo artist to top the Billboard charts, has died at 86. Her story is one of musical triumphs, personal tragedy, and enduring faith — leaving behind a legacy of unforgettable songs and strength through adversity.

Priests’ Uplifting Social Media Content Counters Mockery of Faith

At a time when the convergence of faith and social media is in the news after Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer mocked the sacrament of Communion in an Instagram video, Father Simon Teller said faith-based social media content, including that which is light-hearted, is possible if it’s done in a way that the creator believes “brings people closer to Jesus.”

Elmhurst Parish Using TikTok to Reach Gen Z

When Jason Galindo became the youth minister at St. Bartholomew Church in Elmhurst in January, he knew he wanted to revitalize the
youth program to engage and hold the interests of its more than 200 young members.

Teens Forgoing Social Media For Lent to Get Closer to God

Adriana Dorner admits that she checks her phone at least 50 times a day, mostly to look at her social media accounts like Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok. But Adriana, a senior at Midwood High School, is saying goodbye to all three for a while. She wants to give up social media for Lent.