Archdiocese of Philadelphia Unveils New Model for Education

Under Archbishop Charles Chaput, the troubled archdiocese moves to independently managed secondary schools.

Catholic Education, Stewardship Thriving in Wichita

The Gospel call to stewardship has served as a blueprint for success for the diocese for more than 40 years.

The Paul Ryan-Ayn Rand Connection: What’s a Catholic to Think?

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FREE Online Crash Course in the Catholic Faith

Look to the Real Superheroes

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Paul Ryan’s Bishop Defends Him Amid Attacks on His Application of Church Teaching

Madison, Wis., Bishop Robert Morlino says he’s not endorsing Ryan, but upholds the candidate’s reputation as a serious Catholic committed to applying Church social doctrine.

The Collapse of Europe, Child Abandonment and the Hope of the Church

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American Catholic Silver Medalist Thanks God for His Olympic Win

Leonel 'Leo' Manzano won in the 1,500-meter race, after 44 years since the last victory by an American.

Pope Benedict and the Power of Prayer

The Holy Father cites Sts. Alphonsus Liguori and Dominic and their timeless teaching on the subject.

Cross the Crux of Steubenville Showdown With Atheist Group

The Town Council will meet tonight to continue debate over the city logo that includes the Franciscan University cross.

Faith Leads Man to Forgive the Suspected Killer of His Wife and Daughter

‘I had no choice,’ Arturo Martinez-Sanchez said. ‘I forgive him because I believe in God.’

Film Can Aid the New Evangelization, Head of Vatican’s Council for Culture Says

Third annual Mirabile Dictu International Catholic Film Festival held in Rome.

Nuns on the Bus' Media Stunt Detracts From Bishops' Fortnight for Freedom

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John Paul I, Paul VI Beatifications Possible During Year of Faith

As Disciples of Christ, 'You and I Are Responsible for This Moment'

Transcript of Archbishop Charles Chaput’s homily given at the closing Mass for the Fortnight for Freedom, July 4 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C.

Fortnight for Freedom's Fitting Conclusion on Independence Day

Cardinal Wuerl and Archbishop Chaput end the two weeks of prayer and reflection with inspiring words.

Catholicism in the South: Once a Strange Religion, Now Forging Ahead With Evangelical Fervor

A group of nuns stop at a gas station and ask for directions. A local woman asks for prayers. This scene would have been unimaginable 50 years ago.

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Declared 'Venerable'

A miracle will be investigated by the Congregation for the Canonization of Saints.

Vatican Releases Working Document for Synod on New Evangelization

The gathering of bishops will coincide with the inauguration of the Year of Faith and the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council.

Unforgettable Images of the Priesthood

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