Archive for July 13, 2024

Kathleen Anderson holds a photo of the woman whose heart was donated and transplanted into her. Anderson still keeps in contact with the woman’s family.?w=200&h=150

By Theresa Cisneros

After needing a heart transplant, one woman’s rehabilitation became spiritual

“My purpose is to reach out and to let people know what God did for me, what Jesus did for... Read more

Image from the 2023 29th anniversary celebration of the Confraternity of the Lord of Miracles in the Diocese of Palm Beach, Florida.?w=200&h=150

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Confraternity of the Lord of Miracles to celebrate 30 years in U.S.

The confraternity was formed 1994 as an initiative of a Spanish priest who encouraged Peruvians to begin the apostolate at... Read more

A handful of LOFRON resolution members stand outside of the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption in Trenton, New Jersey. It was here where they recited the Prayer of Consecration of America to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on July 4, 2022.?w=200&h=150

By Gigi Duncan

More than 100 years after Fátima, New Jersey Knights of Columbus promotes similar message

The “Living Our Faith to Restore Our Nation” resolution was officially approved this past March by the Knights of Columbus... Read more

A reliquary containing Blessed Carlo Acutis’ relic at a Mass at St. Dominic Parish in Brick, New Jersey, Oct. 1, 2023.?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Relics of Carlo Acutis and 6 saints coming to National Eucharistic Congress

Relics of Carlo Acutis, Elizabeth Ann Seton, Juan Diego, and other saints can be venerated at the National Eucharistic Congress... Read more

Known as “Charlie” — abbreviated to just “Chali” in his most intimate circle — from childhood Carlos Manuel “Charlie” Rodríguez exuded a gift and zeal for communicating the tremendous value and vitality of the Catholic faith.?w=200&h=150

By Ken Oliver-Méndez

Charlie Rodríguez, first contemporary beatified layman in the Americas

July 13 marks the feast day of a dynamic, enthusiastic Catholic layman from the Caribbean who was beatified by Pope... Read more

The Regensburger Domspatzen, a choir based at Regensburg Cathedral in Bavaria, Germany.?w=200&h=150

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

St. Henry II, the German king who became patron of the Benedictine Oblates

During his reign, Henry shared his faith by rebuilding churches that had been destroyed, building monasteries, and supporting them with... Read more

“To be very clear: we are not seeking to cover up the sins of the past,” Seattle Archbishop Paul Etienne emphasized. “We acknowledge that sexual abuse occurred; it is tragic and heartbreaking. We want abusers to be held accountable and we wish to dispel the fear that clergy sexual abuse is rampant today." Image of Saint James Cathedral in Seattle.?w=200&h=150

By Daniel Payne

Washington judge denies state attorney general’s subpoena against Seattle Archdiocese

The attorney general’s office claimed in May that the Seattle Archdiocese “refused to cooperate” with a subpoena investigating the use... Read more

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign rally, Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania.?w=200&h=150

By Matt McDonald,Daniel Payne

Trump wounded at Pennsylvania rally in assassination attempt; shooter, rally attendee dead

“The former president is safe,” the U.S. Secret Service said in a written statement. Read more

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump pumps his fist as he is rushed offstage during a rally on July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania.?w=200&h=150

By Shannon Mullen

Catholic leaders react to Trump shooting: ‘Our country needs God’

Catholic ecclesial and political leaders across the U.S. offered their prayers for Donald Trump after an apparent attempted assassination of... Read more