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Not all permanent deacons are married, but when they are, their wives are often deeply impacted by their husband’s vocation. In May, CARA released “A Portrait of the Permanent Diaconate in 2024” and its pages gave an insight into the involvement of deacons’ wives. The report mostly focused on deacons themselves, but a few statistics Read More…

There’s something timeless about a good rivalry. But when that rivalry is wrapped in genuine friendship, mutual respect, and a good dose of playful teasing, it becomes a lesson in how we grow — not in spite of one another, but because of each other. This is the story of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz Read More…

Valencia, in Spain, is no stranger to summer visitors. But July offers something deeper — and perhaps unexpected. Each year, this month is traditionally dedicated to the Precious Blood of Christ, a devotion rooted in 19th-century Catholic practice. And in Valencia, that focus takes on unique significance, thanks to a centuries-old relic kept in the Read More…

It has always been difficult being Catholic in China and the persecution of Christians has led to numerous Catholics being killed for their faith throughout the centuries. One particularly bleak period was during the Boxer Rebellion of 1900. It is generally estimated that 33,000 Chinese Christians were killed, with Catholics estimated to be around 30,000 Read More…

Twenty-five years ago, a parish in central Ohio began a small summer camp for middle schoolers. Their mission was to help kids fall in love with their Catholic faith. Dan DeMatte, co-founder and executive director of that camp, described how it all began: We were tired of looking at a Catholic Church that was dull Read More…

St. Kateri Tekakwitha’s feast day on July 14 gives us the perfect moment to remember the other incredible Indigenous American saints who have walked in the footsteps of Christ. Most of us have heard of St. Kateri Tekakwitha and St. Juan Diego. But North America is blessed with dozens of other Indigenous saints who once Read More…

The Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, celebrated annually on July 16, is among Malta’s most cherished Marian devotions. Deeply rooted in the archipelago’s culture and history, this feast reveals Malta’s enduring trust in Mary as a guide, protector, and source of renewal. In this Jubilee year, the devotion to Our Lady of Mount Read More…