Abp Broglio to Celebrate Memorial Mass for Fr Capodanno

Last updated on: July 8, 2025 at 5:56 pm By William Hemsworth

WASHINGTON, DC — The annual Memorial Mass for Father Vincent R. Capodanno, MM, CHC, LT, USN, Servant of God, will take place at 6:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in the Crypt Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Michigan Avenue, Northeast, Washington, D.C. 20017. His Excellency, the Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, J.C.D., Archbishop for the Military Services, USA, will be the principal celebrant and homilist. Archbishop Broglio celebrates this special Mass each year for the repose of Father Capodanno (1929-1967),... Read more

Three Lessons of Faith Your Child Can Learn from Reading

Last updated on: July 8, 2025 at 5:48 pm By Guest Contributor

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Friends, let’s face it – everything about raising kids is an exercise in and a test of faith. There’s the constant questioning of whether you’re “doing it right” while at the same time never knowing exactly what “right” is. There’s the incontestable fact that every child is different. If you’re a parent of multiple kids, you’re acutely aware that each child has his or her own moods, likes and dislikes. And within each individual child, just when you think you’ve got one figured out,... Read more

Newly Ordained Deacon Becomes U.S. Navy Chaplain Candidate

Last updated on: June 20, 2025 at 9:09 am By William Hemsworth

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WEST FARGO, ND – The Reverend Mr. Brendon Schneibel, ENS, USNR, a candidate for the Catholic priesthood and United States Military chaplaincy, was ordained a transitional deacon on Friday evening, June 6, in his home Diocese of Fargo, ND. The new deacon is on track to be ordained a priest next year and hopes eventually to serve as a Catholic chaplain in the U.S. Navy, providing pastoral care to Catholic sailors, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, and their families with endorsement and faculties from the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS).... Read more

Journalist Prays the Nuclear Threat Will Finally Be Removed

Last updated on: June 22, 2025 at 8:40 pm By Guest Contributor

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JERUSALEM, June 17, 2025 — Award-winning writer Michael Weiss has lived in Israel all his life, immersed in an environment where unrest is common. And as the conflict between Israel and Iran escalates, Weiss remains resolute in his faith amid the growing destruction. “Israel is fighting a war on behalf of the sane world, and this war isn’t against Iranians, but against a dark government that is concerned with the destruction of another nation instead of the prosperity of its own,” Weiss said. “Eventually light will... Read more

Ascension App to Release New Series on the Sacred Heart

Last updated on: June 17, 2025 at 5:55 pm By William Hemsworth

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Exton, PA – June 16, 2025 On June 23—during the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus—the Ascension App will debut The Litany of the Sacred Heart: Introducing the Person of Jesus, a 33-part series of audio reflections on the approved titles of Jesus found in the Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Fr. Mike Schmitz, Fr. Ambrose Criste, O Praem, Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR, Jeff Cavins, Jackie and Bobby Angel, Sr. Alicia Torres, FE, and others featured in the series provide explanations and... Read more

Newly Ordained Priest Seeks to Serve in the Army

Last updated on: June 17, 2025 at 5:46 pm By William Hemsworth

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CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — Father James W. Craig, (1LT), USAR, a candidate for United States Military chaplaincy, was ordained a Catholic priest on Saturday, June 14, in his home Diocese of Corpus Christi, TX. The new priest hopes eventually to serve as a U.S. Army chaplain, providing pastoral care to Catholic soldiers and their families with endorsement and faculties from the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS). Father Craig received the sacrament of holy orders from Bishop Michael Mulvey, STL, DD, through the laying of hands and... Read more

Damascus Summer Camps Embarks on 25th Anniversary Season

Last updated on: June 17, 2025 at 5:40 pm By William Hemsworth

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Centerburg, OH, June 16, 2025 — A Catholic youth summer camp that began in central Ohio as a parish-based effort with 63 middle schoolers is reflecting on its humble beginnings and a proven process that now serves nearly 7,000 campers in the summer at locations in Centerburg, OH, and Brighton, MI, and more than 25,000 annually through retreats, conferences, and events. As it heads into its 25th season, Damascus, which is now a national evangelizing missionary movement, just purchased and is... Read more

Future Catholic U.S. Air Force Chaplain Ordained Priest

Last updated on: June 16, 2025 at 4:43 pm By William Hemsworth

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PHOENIX, AZ – Father Joshua A. Johnson, 2d Lt, USAFR, a prospective U.S. Air Force chaplain, was ordained a Catholic priest on Thursday, June 12, at Saint Stephen’s Cathedral of the Byzantine Eparchy of Phoenix, AZ. The new priest plans to go on active duty three years from now, providing pastoral care to Catholic airmen, space guardians, and their families, with endorsement and faculties from the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS). In preparation for military chaplaincy he will spend the next three years... Read more

Steven Malcolm Declares Source of Truth and Hope

Last updated on: June 13, 2025 at 12:18 pm By William Hemsworth

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Nashville, Tenn. (June 13, 2025) – Curb Records recording artist Steven Malcolm declares the only source of truth and hope on “One You,” out today (6/13). Featuring hip hop artist Parris Chariz, the smooth track spreads a message that resonates worldwide – real peace and identity can only be found in the One that never changes. Listen HERE. Born out of a moment of deep reflection on the chaos of today’s world, where truth feels blurred by fake news, misleading social media,... Read more

Augustine Institute Pilots “Teachers for Christ” Program

Last updated on: June 11, 2025 at 10:50 am By William Hemsworth

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Florissant, MO, June 11, 2025 – Recent college graduates interested in pursuing a career in Catholic education now have a tremendous opportunity to advance their degrees debt free and receive unprecedented Catholic formation thanks to the new in-residence Teachers for Christ program developed by the Augustine Institute in partnership with the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education (ICLE). Designed to blend a firm grounding in philosophical and theological principles, including a special emphasis on Christian anthropology and the liberal arts, with the down-to-earth concrete... Read more