Archive for November 16, 2024

Father Rafael Capó (third from left) with young adults (from left) Alan Angelis, Arturo Zayas, Dylan Francisco, Rosanne Sherman, Cecilia Seiglie, Father Hilary Nwainya, Isabelle Seiglie, and Maria Vazquez at the National Eucharistic Congress outside of the Indianapolis Convention Center July 17, 2024.?w=200&h=150

By Emily Chaffins

U.S. Hispanic ministry’s Miami model: an insider’s view with Father Rafael Capó

Through his ministry to young adults in Miami and beyond, Father Rafael Capó seeks to enable young Hispanics to live... Read more

The Diocese of Scranton in Pennsylvania launched a parent education program designed to provide support and resources for local families. Four of the six parent educators from left to right: Mineyris Novas, parent educator; Dagmar Frias Montolio, program supervisor; Montie Ford, lead parent educator; and Mara Portoreal, parent educator.?w=200&h=150

By Kate Quiñones

Pennsylvania diocese launches parent education program

The “Parents As Teachers” program in the Diocese of Scranton offers support, resources, and formation for parents raising young children. Read more

Firefighters work to extinguish a fire at St. Mary’s Parish in Franklin, Massachusetts, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024.?w=200&h=150

By Daniel Payne

ATF urges churches to adopt ‘enhanced security measures’ amid arson incidents

The ATF said it “urges all religious institutions to take enhanced security measures to protect their congregations and facilities” after... Read more

Pope Francis greets members of Italy’s National Youth Council at the Vatican on Nov. 16, 2024.?w=200&h=150

By AC Wimmer

Pope Francis: Young people can be ‘artisans of hope’ amid mental health challenges

“The challenges are many: the dignity of work, family, education, civic engagement, care for creation, and new technologies,” Pope Francis... Read more

Martin Scorsese on the set of his new series on the life of the saints. The show premieres Sunday, Nov, 17, 2024, on Fox Nation.?w=200&h=150

By Alyssa Murphy

11 things to know about Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Saints’

Here are 11 things Catholics should know about the new docudrama series from Martin Scorsese called “The Saints,” premiering Nov.... Read more

Pope Francis speaks at a Mass and canonization of 14 new saints in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024.?w=200&h=150

By AC Wimmer

Honoring the ‘saints next door’: Pope Francis calls for annual celebration of local holy men and women

In a letter released by the Vatican, the pope designated Nov. 9 as a day to honor these figures of... Read more