JUBA, South Sudan | Three Christian religious leaders faced the president and vice presidents of South Sudan and told them it was time for them to get serious about peace, development and democracy. Read morePope, Anglican, Presbyterian leaders push South Sudanese to make peace
JUBA, South Sudan | When Pope Francis prayed that the bishops, priests and religious in South Sudan would be "generous pastors and witnesses, … Read moreWalk with those who suffer, pope tells churchworkers in South Sudan
WASHINGTON | The U.S. government is tracking a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon flying at high altitudes over the continental U.S., defe… Read moreCatholic lawmaker calls for 'frank and sober' national security conversation following suspected Chinese spy balloon
While studying anatomy at the University of New Mexico's medical school, internist Dr. Aaron Price, a member of the Táchii'nii Navajo clan, tu… Read morePre-med society at Navajo Catholic school creates future healing
KINSHASA, Congo | The bishops of Congo must be men of faith and prayer, close to their people and prophetic in their proclamations of hope and… Read morePope urges Congo's bishops to be prophetic
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ORLANDO | As a high school seminarian living in the Philippines, Father Glenn Lopez credited Santo Niño, the image of the child Jesus dresse… Read moreCommunity celebrates child-like joy of Santo Niño
WEST PALM BEACH | St. Ann Catholic School, which is marking its 100th anniversary with many events and activities, celebrated a Mass Jan. 25… Read moreBishop offers Mass for centennial celebration
NAPLES | Mass, proclamations, service, and fun are just a few elements of Catholic Schools Week 2023 across the Diocese of Venice. Read moreCatholic schools celebrated across Venice Diocese
MIAMI | The universality and richness of the Catholic Church were vibrantly on display at the Cathedral of St. Mary on the feast of the Epip… Read moreDiverse community unites at Migration Mass
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Catholic religious orders have played a major role in channeling life-saving humanitarian aid across Ukraine since Russia's February 2022 inva… Read moreUkraine's embattled religious orders keep faith and hope alive amid war
Ball supports education Read moreDiocese of Venice news briefs — Feb. 3, 2023
AVE MARIA | Students participating in Mass Jan. 29, 2023 (fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time) at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel on the campus … Read moreBishop leads vespers at Ave Maria U.
WASHINGTON | During a Jan. 29 plenary session at the 2023 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering in Washington, Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller o… Read moreChurch and community groups must infuse love into a culture of gun violence, say panelists
A priest who offered up his suffering from cancer for the sake of clerical abuse victims said he has experienced a miraculous healing followin… Read morePriest who offered up cancer for clerical abuse victims says he was healed at Lourdes
Across regions where armies recently fought deadly battles, a Catholic bishop in South Sudan has embarked on a long and grueling trek to meet … Read moreCatholic bishop, youth and religious in South Sudan embark on long, grueling trek to meet pope
Did you know that one of the most famous lines attributed to St. Teresa of Kolkata was never spoken by her? Read moreFaith at home is faith for others
In recent years, a number of US states have legalized a new way to process human corpses that some have called “dissolving the dead.” Its technical name is “alkaline hydrolysis,” but it is also known as biocremation, aquamation, green cremation, and resomation. Read moreDissolving the Dead
Ironically, one of the most complicated relationships I’ve ever had is my relationship with my phone. You all probably can relate to this same story: the one that involves the itch to scroll Instagram during family dinner or leave snarky Facebook replies late into the night. Read moreThe Detox I Never Thought I Needed
We all have taken on a ‘do whatever it takes’ mentality in ministry over these challenging and uncertain months. But, as we have all taken on new responsibilities, new roles, and navigated through these rough waters, we recognize that some areas of our own lives may need that same attention … Read moreCreativity in Prayer
We need community, and the good news is you are already part of a few, now get to work in transforming them from something where you are just a frequent shopper number into a place where you are sustained and supported. Read moreWhy You Can’t Form Community
VENICE | Athletes representing Diocese of Venice Catholic schools have been making a great showing in the respective sports at the regional and state levels. Read moreCatholic schools represented at state competitions
SARASOTA | A Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School junior repeated as class 1A state champion Nov. 6, 2021, at Sailfish Splash Park and Aquatics Center in Stuart. Read moreCardinal Mooney swimmer repeats as state champ
ST. CLOUD | Staff of the St. Cloud Police Department recently honored former Bishop Grady Villas resident Kevin Couture for his love of the department by making him an honorary officer. The recognition came with a uniform with his name on it. Read morePolice department honors Special Olympian