From the Stage to the Altar

Broadway actor-turned-priest dramatizes St. Damien and Ukrainian famine

Study: Priests Are Happy

Priest-author says 90% of clergy have found happiness in their vocations.

Archbishop Kurtz on Priestly Vocations, the Rosary, Traditional Marriage

Vice president of the U.S. bishops’ conference places heavy responsibility for defense of marriage on Christian couples.

Father Pavone's Bishop Responds to Firestorm Over Priests for Life Leader's Recall

Amarillo Bishop Zurek seeks ‘fruitful dialogue,’ confirms Father Pavone has no faculties outside his diocese. The two will meet Oct. 13.

Bishop Zubik: 'The Roman Collar is Not a Bull's Eye'

Pittsburgh’s shepherd defends himself from an accusation of sexual misconduct; district attorney confirms that allegations are not credible

Profiles in Courage: Military Chaplains

Catholic chaplains have served the spiritual needs of the men and women in uniform since 1917.

Vietnamese Catholics’ Plight

Leaked U.S. embassy cables reveal power struggle between communist government and the Holy See as more believers are arrested on vague charges.

Remembering 9/11

Inside the Pentagon, a chaplain recalls ‘days taking bodies out of the building’ — and Providence at work.

Remembering 9/11

New York’s Cardinal Egan recounts how Blessed John Paul II personally helped respond to the devastation.

Remembering 9/11

A beloved Fire Department chaplain lives on through the ministry of an 11-year-old girl and her mother.

Remembering 9/11

A well-known priest granted general absolution on the scene. Later, he encouraged young couples to go forward with their weddings, as a sign of hope in a devastated city.

Twin Towers Pastor

Priests were among the first responders to the scene. Second in a series remembering the 9/11 terrorist attack on America.

D.C. Padres Play Baseball and Promote Vocations

Priests-seminarians team takes the diamond this weekend.

For Father Bourgeois, Today's the Day

As last chance to recant from his support for women’s ordination looms, the maverick Maryknoll priest holds on to his views.

Teach Your Kids This And Help Save The World

Bishop Trautman Gets His Own Bobblehead

A priest from the Diocese of Erie, Pa., came up with the idea. The bishop and the diocese's preists all have one, and parishioners are asking for one, too.

Study: U.S. Catholic Population Is Growing

The number of Masses and the size of parishes has increased, despite a decline in the number of priests and parishes.

As Priests' Workloads Increase, So Does Need for Renewal

The importance of ongoing formation and retreats for clergy.

Father John Corapi Resigns From SOLT

In a July 5 press release, Father Gerard Sheehan, the priest’s superior, outlines multiple violations of Father Corapi’s holy orders and directs him to return to the community.

Why the Male Priesthood Always Made Sense to Me