Jim Graves

Jim Graves is a Catholic writer and editor living in Newport Beach, California. He previously served as Managing Editor for the Diocese of Orange Bulletin, the official newspaper of the Diocese of Orange, California. His work has appeared in the National Catholic Register, Our Sunday Visitor, Cal Catholic Daily and Catholic World Report.

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Jesuit Father Robert Spitzer, president of the Magis Center of Reason and Faith, is a popular EWTN host.

Father Robert Spitzer Expounds on Eucharistic Miracles, Blessings of Holy Mass

The host of EWTN’s ‘Father Spitzer’s Universe’ talks faith, reason and nourishing the soul with the Body of Christ.

Jim Graves Interviews September 18, 2022

Clockwise, from upper left: Bishop Andrew H. Cozzens of Crookston, Minnesota; Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City, Kansas; Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver; Bishop Robert J. McManus of Worcester, Massachusetts

4 Bishops on the Eucharistic Revival and Holy Communion

Archbishops Aquila and Naumann, and Bishops Cozzens and McManus, share their thoughts on the Eucharistic Revival as well as the controversy of Catholic elected officials who advocate for legal abortion.

Jim Graves Blogs September 8, 2022

Top (l to r): Bishop Robert McManus, Bishop Andrew Cozzens and Archbishop Joseph Naumann. Bottom: Bishop Thomas Paprocki and Archbishop Samuel Aquila.

5 Outspoken U.S. Bishops on the Pro-Life Fight

Bishop Andrew Cozzens (arrested seven times for pro-life work), Archbishop Samuel Aquila (who saw the effects of abortion while working in an emergency room) and three other bishops call Catholics to unwavering pro-life witness.

Jim Graves Blogs August 12, 2022

How to Strengthen Your Family in a Post-Christian Culture

‘Parents need to be countercultural,’ says Mary Rice Hasson, ‘and do what they can to surround themselves with other families, teachers and mentors who are countercultural as well.’

Jim Graves Blogs July 11, 2022

Messy Families Are Holy Families

Steubenville’s Mike and Alicia Hernon launched the ‘Messy Family Project’ in 2015 to help Catholic parents strengthen their families against the tide of a hostile culture.

Jim Graves Blogs June 29, 2022

MAIN: Pope Francis addresses diplomats accredited to the Holy See during an audience for the traditional exchange of New Year greetings, in the Sala Regia at the Vatican on Jan. 9, 2020. The Holy See receives ambassadors from 87 nations, and in turn sends diplomatic missions worldwide through the Vatican Diplomatic Corps. INSET: Msgr. Steven Otellini.

How the Vatican Diplomatic Corps Serves Christ and His Church

An interview with Msgr. Steven Otellini, a California pastor who served with the Vatican Diplomatic Corps.

Jim Graves Blogs April 12, 2022

TOP (L to R): Bishops Ronald Gainer, Liam Cary and Thomas Tobin. MIDDLE: Bishops Michael Burbidge and Thomas Paprocki; Archbishop Joseph Naumann. BOTTOM: Bishops Joseph Coffey, Joseph Strickland and Timothy Freyer.

9 Bishops Express Opinions on Public Policy Issues

Thoughts from Archbishop Joseph Naumann, and Bishops Ronald Gainer, Liam Cary, Thomas Tobin, Michael Burbidge, Thomas Paprocki, Joseph Coffey, Joseph Strickland and Timothy Freyer.

Jim Graves Blogs April 6, 2022