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How these Chicago nuns use sports to spread their message of service: "When we band together, we’re powerful." ...

But he had led the kind of holy life that ... that sends teachers to Catholic schools across the country. Salzano spoke on Ascension Day, the Christian holiday when Jesus Christ is believed ...

Apathy is quietly undermining churches, leading to spiritual decline and dwindling attendance. This article examines the ...

Jerleen “Toots” Irvin, 99, Carmel, passed peacefully in her sleep on June 15, 2025. Toots was a loving wife, mother, ...

While it is archaeologically impossible to say that the tomb recently uncovered in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is the burial site of an individual Jew known as Jesus of Nazareth, there is ...

When I was in second grade, my teacher made us pray that the law would change so that a day at school could once again begin ...

Teachers have been going above and beyond this year, so we’ve teamed up with Moonpig, to help you say a big heartfelt thanks by giving you a free card to say ‘Thank you!’ for everything they do.

The Catholic community of Laredo will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church ...