Nostalgia & Hope: On Advent and Christmas I continue to indulge in nostalgic Advent and Christmas memories as I review the history of my vocation. Read More
St. Olympias Saint of the Month St. Olympias was orphaned and widowed, and she still managed to serve God and the poor. Read More
He and She Say: We’re Dreading Going Home to Either of Our Families for the Holidays Marriage Matters Rejoice that you feel this discomfort; it’s a sign your marriage is healthy. Read More
Class of 2023 Bishop Jacques Fabre-Jeune, CS, will ordain 15 men to the permanent diaconate at 11 a.m. on Feb. 4. Read More
Blessed Carlo Acutis Provides Inspiration for the Eucharistic Revival Eucharistic Revival Blessed Carlo Acutis is the patron saint of the first year of the National Eucharistic Revival and one of its intercessors. Read More
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ As we emerge from the season of Advent, we prepare ourselves for Christ’s presence among us. Read More
Nocturnal Adoration St. Mary Magdalene Church in Simpsonville has taken bedtime prayers to a beautiful new level. Read More
Advent, Acedia and Asceticism Theology 101 Advent is a season that invites us to prayerfully prepare and wait for Christmas Day. Read More
How Can Families Practice the Works of Mercy? - Visit the Sick Corporal Works of Mercy I hope these ideas can be a gentle nudge to step out as the domestic Church and seek those in need. Read More
The Message of Guadalupe The extraordinary facts of Guadalupe prove that Christ is truly the Prince of Peace. Read More
Rosary in the Up-Country Draws Huge Crowds When God wants something done, he gets right to the point. Read More
How Did Advent Come to Be on the Church Calendar? Advent The word “Advent” derives from the Latin adventus, meaning “coming.” Read More
The Gift of Christ in ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ Culture Did you know that the “Twelve Days of Christmas” may have a deeper symbolic meaning? Read More
Part 5: The Eucharist The Real Presence Advent and Christmas are seasons where we often see the best of human attitudes and intentions. Read More
Respond to the Gift of Christ’s Birth Grow as a Disciple of Jesus The time spent planning, shopping, wrapping, and assembling is all worth it when they see the gifts. Read More
Breaking the Routine of Our ‘Miracles of Faith’ Team Catholic Christmas holds some of the richest mysteries we believe and celebrate. Read More
New Spiritual Directors Commissioned Bishop Jacques Fabre-Jeune, CS, presided at Mass to commission 12 newly certified spiritual directors. Read More
Dear Father Joe: Our diocese is changing a lot and I feel so lost. In the Know With Father Joe I feel your heartbreak, and as a priest, I know it well. I have walked with six distinct congregations. Read More
Digital Discipleship for Kids Parenting As we navigate the changes left in the wake of the pandemic, this verse from Isaiah brings comfort. Read More
Discerning the Diaconate “I’m learning more about God, eternity and salvation,” Crance said. Read More
Let the Scriptures of Advent Light Your Way Spiritual Fitness During Advent, we undertake a spiritual journey to meet the infant Christ. Read More
Mary Christmas … and Joseph, Too! Amid the celebration of the birth of Jesus is the untold love story that was Joseph and Mary. Read More
Paraclete Foundation at Holy Spirit Msgr. Rowland had long noted that significant numbers of neighbors lived below the poverty level. Read More