Catholic Hubs

Children in Cheverly, Maryland, dress like saints.
Children in Cheverly, Maryland, dress like saints. (photo: Provided photo)

News about parish consolidations and property sales can feed the misperception that the Catholic Church in the U.S. is in decline. While some historic strongholds have waned — especially in Northeastern and Midwestern cities — Catholic life is flourishing elsewhere. In a new ongoing series, the Register explores what’s driving the growth and vitality of these emerging “Catholic hubs.”

An image of the Sacred Heart in the Church of the Jesu in Rome

Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Next week, the Bishops of the United States will meet in Orlando and consecrate America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This week on Register Radio we are joined by Bishop Kevin Rhoades to explain the importance of the consecration and how we can all take part and then Register senior writer Zelda Caldwell tells us about the remarkable phenomenon of diocesan priests living in community.