Archive for December 26, 2019

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How the Church in Chile is helping women victims of domestic violence

The Vicariate for Social Pastoral Care of Caritas in the Archdiocese of Santiago takes in every year hundreds of women... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Exorcist: Temptation – not possession – is the most significant demonic activity

Though dramatic representations of demonic possessions, as seen in Hollywood, can make them appear to be the primary method of... Read more

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By Perry West

New Michigan vocational school combines Catholic education, skilled trades 

A new vocational school in Grand Rapids, Michigan will open its doors next year to young men interested in learning... Read more

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By Jonah McKeown

Development of prison catechesis program draws strong support

It took a Catholic evangelist just three days to raise the funds online for an apologetics and faith formation curriculum... Read more

Juliana Pybus is confirmed at Holy Name Catholic Church in Sheridan, Colo., on Easter 2019.?w=200&h=150

By Mary Farrow

St. Augustine and a patient husband led this long-searching Christian to Catholicism

For Colorado native Juliana Pybus, faith has always been a central part of her life.  Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

St. Stephen's martyrdom shows 'true meaning of Christmas,' Pope Francis says

The death of St. Stephen, the Church’s first martyr, teaches Catholics to renew their commitment to charity and self-gift, part... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope prays for Philippines, struck by deadly Christmas Day typhoon

Pope Francis Thursday prayed for the people of the Philippines, who were hit Christmas Day by a typhoon which has... Read more

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By Ed Condon

Christmas Eve carolers for Cardinal Pell gathered at Melbourne prison

A group of local Catholics gathered outside Melbourne prison on Christmas Eve to sing carols for Cardinal George Pell.  Read more

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Cardinal Tagle speaks of 'shock and sadness' at Philippines' suicide rates

In the wake of rising suicide rates in the Philippines, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle issued a Christmas statement expressing his... Read more