Knights of Columbus Council #6848 Receives Top Award

Last updated on: July 22, 2024 at 3:44 pm By William Hemsworth

Tucson, AZ – Knights of Columbus Council #6848 in Tucson, AZ was awarded the distinction of Star Council, the international organization’s top honor for local councils. The Star Council Award recognizes overall excellence in the areas of growing membership, promoting Knights of Columbus insurance benefits, sponsoring Catholic faith formation programs and volunteering time through service-oriented activities. Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to men 18 years of age or older who are practical (that is, practicing) Catholics in... Read more

U.S. Military Catholics Salute Faith at Eucharistic Congress

Last updated on: July 19, 2024 at 6:23 pm By William Hemsworth

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN —More than 100 U.S. Military-affiliated Catholics will join the celebration of faith at the National Eucharistic Congress opening today at Lucas Oil Stadium and the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. His Excellency, the Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, J.C.D., Archbishop for the Military Services, USA, is leading the Catholic military delegation, along with Auxiliary Bishops Neal J. Buckon and Joseph L. Coffey. Father Marcel Taillon and Mark Moitoza, Th.D, D. Min., of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS), will also play central roles, supporting and... Read more

Fr. Mike Schmitz’s Most Viral Video Ever

Last updated on: July 10, 2024 at 7:07 pm By William Hemsworth

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Fr. Mike Schmitz is one of the most well-known faces on Catholic YouTube, but even he’s never seen something quite like this. Garnering 358k views in just 24 hours, The Bible in 10 Minutes (feat. Fr. Mike Schmitz) has become Fr. Mike’s most viral video ever, more than doubling his previous 1-day record of 160k views set in 2022 with his review of The Sound of Freedom. The Bible in 10 Minutes is a new offering from Fr. Mike and Ascension, the multimedia Catholic... Read more

New Catholic Deacon Aims High for Air Force Chaplain Corps

Last updated on: June 26, 2024 at 12:53 pm By William Hemsworth

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ALBUQUERQUE, NM – The Reverend Mr. Joshua A. Johnson, 2d Lt, USAFR, a candidate for the Catholic priesthood and United States Military chaplaincy, was ordained a transitional deacon on Thursday, June 6, in Albuquerque, NM, for the Byzantine Eparchy of Phoenix. 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. Air Force, providing pastoral care to Catholic airmen, space guardians, and their families, with endorsement and... Read more

Augustine Institute and Ignatius Press Join Forces

Last updated on: June 21, 2024 at 12:39 pm By William Hemsworth

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Denver, CO, June 10, 2024—As any catechist can attest, old models of passing on the Catholic faith to the next generation grow less effective by the minute. This generation desires new methods to learn the faith and be invited into a relationship with Jesus. To answer this need, Catholic publisher Ignatius Press united with the Augustine Institute, known globally for its dynamic Catholic content and evangelical tools, to complete the Word of Life K–8 curriculum. “Word of Life builds... Read more

Newly Ordained Deacon Hopes To Serve in U.S. Army

Last updated on: June 12, 2024 at 7:36 pm By William Hemsworth

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CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — The Reverend Mr. James W. Craig, (1LT), USAR, a candidate for the Catholic priesthood and United States Military chaplaincy, was ordained a transitional deacon on Saturday, June 8, in his home Diocese of Corpus Christi, TX. 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. Army, providing pastoral care to Catholic soldiers and their families with endorsement and faculties from the Archdiocese for the Military Services,... Read more

West Point Grad Ordained a Catholic Priest in Minnesota

Last updated on: June 10, 2024 at 12:21 pm By William Hemsworth

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WINONA, MN — Father Joshua G. Miller, (CPT), USAR, a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY, and a candidate for U.S. Military chaplaincy, was ordained a Catholic priest on Saturday, June 8, in his home Diocese of Winona-Rochester, MN. The new priest plans eventually to serve as an active-duty chaplain in the U.S. Army providing pastoral care to Catholic soldiers and their families with endorsement and faculties from the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS). Father Miller’s priestly ordination... Read more

New Priest Ordained in Colorado To Join Army

Last updated on: June 10, 2024 at 12:10 pm By William Hemsworth

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COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — Father Patrick G. DiLoreto, (1 Lt), USAR, a candidate for United States Military chaplaincy, was ordained a priest on Saturday, June 8, in his home Diocese of Colorado Springs, CO. The new priest hopes eventually to serve as a Catholic chaplain in the U.S. Army providing pastoral care to Catholic soldiers and their families with endorsement and faculties from the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS). Father DiLoreto’s priestly ordination was celebrated at Holy Apostles Catholic Church in Colorado Springs through... Read more

U.S. Army Musician Trades Clarinet for Roman Collar

Last updated on: June 10, 2024 at 11:56 am By William Hemsworth

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KNOXVILLE, TN — The Reverend Mr. Alexander Houston, (1LT), USAR, a former active-duty soldier and now a candidate for the Catholic priesthood and United States Military chaplaincy, was ordained a transitional deacon on Saturday, June 8, in his home Diocese of Knoxville, TN. 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. Army providing pastoral care to Catholic soldiers and their families with endorsement and faculties... Read more

A Christian Rite of Passage

Last updated on: June 10, 2024 at 11:35 am By William Hemsworth

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I recently had the opportunity to speak with author Steven Arms. He is the author of Milestone to Manhood, and he discusses the importance of having a Christian rite of passage for 13 year old boys. Here is the interview: About The Author Steven Arms lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife and is the proud father of three young children. In Milestone to Manhood, Steven shares his firsthand experience of his Rite of Passage weekend and reflects... Read more