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Bishop Jacques Fabre-Jeune poses alongside many of the priests of the Diocese of Charleston at a recent ordination. The diocese has seen a recent surge in vocations.

The rise of South Carolina’s Catholic population

Jul 2, 2024

By Gigi Duncan

The Diocese of Charleston, South Carolina, which turns 204 years old this month, has seen an impressive rise in its... Read more

Prayer house at San Simeone, Italy, September 2012.

Catholic movement in Italy dedicated to people ‘far from the Church’

Apr 28, 2024

By Emma Silvestri

The Ricostruttori community in Italy runs houses of prayer for people who are “drawn to spirituality but far from the... Read more

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, which was closed in 1989 and sold, which the Serenelli Project is hoping to purchase (left), and a home for ex-inmates reentering society owned by the Serenelli Project (right).

NFL’s Harrison Butker, Notre Dame give $10,000 to group creating ‘monastic village’ for ex-prisoners

Nov 11, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

The award was given to a Cincinnati-based initiative called the Serenelli Project, which will serve former inmates. Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square after the Wednesday general audience on May 7, 2014.

Pope: division is among greatest sins of Christian communities

Aug 27, 2014

By Elise Harris

During his weekly general audience Pope Francis spoke on the unity and holiness of the Church, stating that despite the... Read more

Thomas Peters of Catholic Vote in May 2012.

Catholic blogger grateful for prayers following accident

Aug 9, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

A young Catholic blogger known for his defense of the faith in the public square is thankful for prayers and... Read more

Cross memorial at fire station 7 in Prescott, Arizona.

Arizona parish finds hope in wake of tragedies

Jul 10, 2013

As the city of Prescott, Ariz. grieves the loss of nineteen elite firefighters, Sacred Heart Catholic Parish is also coping... Read more

Satellite image of Hurricane Sandy.

Catholic community helps East Coast prepare for Hurricane Sandy

Oct 29, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

As much of the East Coast braces for Hurricane Sandy, the Church is helping local people prepare for the storm,... Read more

July 2 community prayer vigil in Melrose Park, Ill.

Illinois community ups efforts to prevent strip club opening

Jul 6, 2012

A prayer vigil and novena are among the steps a small community in Illinois is taking to prevent the opening... Read more