Articles by Jonah McKeown
Texas religious sisters care for their ‘sisters in Christ’ on death row
Aug 4, 2024 / 07:00 amThe Sisters of Mary Morning Star regularly visit a group of women on death row, the majority of whom have now become Catholic as well as “oblates.”
Pope Francis acknowledges conference for ‘LGBT Catholics’
Aug 2, 2024 / 17:51 pmPope Francis this week said he is “united in prayer” with those participating in a conference for Catholics who identify as LGBT taking place this weekend.
Disabled Texas woman will not be denied food and water — for now — after judge’s order
Aug 2, 2024 / 11:00 amMargaret “Margo” Naranjo, 28, suffered severe brain damage in a 2020 car accident.
Study on priest and religious student debt finds it can be a barrier to vocations
Aug 1, 2024 / 08:00 amThe researchers found that a discerning person’s student debt can be a barrier, as some choose on their own not to continue with a vocation because of their debt.
Bishops Barron and Paprocki stress the importance of ‘inviting Catholics back to Mass’
Jul 26, 2024 / 11:30 amIn a recent conversation for the Diocese of Springfield’s “Dive Deep” podcast, the bishops answered questions about what is central to living the Catholic faith.
Bishop Cozzens on the National Eucharistic Congress: ‘God showed us how good he is’
Jul 26, 2024 / 06:00 am“God is able to do immeasurably more than you ask or imagine. And that was my experience,” Bishop Andrew Cozzens told CNA.
Cardinal Lacroix of Quebec returns to ministry after Vatican investigation finds no abuse
Jul 23, 2024 / 14:08 pmCardinal Gérald Cyprien Lacroix, a member of the Council of Cardinals that advises Pope Francis, had been accused of abusing a 17-year-old girl almost 40 years ago.
Families with children encouraged by National Eucharistic Congress: ‘The Church is young’
Jul 22, 2024 / 17:52 pmMany parents brought their young children to the historic July 17–21 gathering in Indianapolis.
PHOTOS: Massive Eucharistic procession through downtown Indianapolis
Jul 20, 2024 / 22:59 pmThousands of people lined the streets of Indianapolis July 20 for a one-mile Eucharistic procession, taking the National Eucharistic Revival to the streets.
An invitation to find healing in Jesus: Day 3 of the National Eucharistic Congress
Jul 20, 2024 / 09:27 amBefore Friday’s revival session, Father Boniface Hicks, OSB, said he hoped the healing prayer service would be “a real personal encounter that reaches the heart.”
National Eucharistic Congress begins in Indianapolis: ‘We did this for you, Lord’
Jul 18, 2024 / 09:35 amThe Congress, which has drawn tens of thousands of people to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, is the first such event to be held in the U.S. since World War II.
Listen to the musicians performing at the National Eucharistic Congress
Jul 17, 2024 / 06:00 amAs part of the celebrations, participants will take part in large-scale Revival Sessions, the capstone of each day of the congress, featuring praise and worship.
Top Catholic app reportedly removed from app store in China
Jul 16, 2024 / 14:50 pmAlex Jones, Hallow’s founder, posted on social media Monday afternoon that the app “just got kicked out of the App Store in China.”
National Eucharistic Pilgrims serve the poor during ‘Boxes of Mercy’ day of service
Jul 10, 2024 / 17:25 pmAn initiative of the Archdiocese of St. Louis as part of the ongoing National Eucharistic Revival, food, clothes, and personal care items were donated to those in need.
Bishop Zaidan condemns ‘any targeting of civilians’ at Holy Family School in Gaza
Jul 10, 2024 / 13:57 pm“I join the Latin Patriarchate in condemning any targeting of civilians in the [Holy] Family School in Gaza,” Bishop A. Elias Zaidan said in a July 10 statement.
Historically Black Catholic parish rolls out red carpet for St. Louis Eucharistic pilgrimage
Jul 10, 2024 / 09:33 amSt. Josephine Bakhita Parish was formed from a recent merger of three former parishes, which came into effect in October 2023.
Families on pilgrimage: Catholics of all ages join Eucharistic processions in St. Louis
Jul 9, 2024 / 17:50 pmMany families joined the Eucharistic processions and other events in St. Louis this past weekend as part of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage.
PHOTOS: Jesus passes through St. Louis on National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
Jul 8, 2024 / 15:50 pmThe St. Junipero Serra Route began in San Francisco in May and arrived in the St. Louis area to enthusiastic crowds.
Charles Carroll of Carrollton: a ‘patriotic’ Catholic Founding Father
Jul 4, 2024 / 04:30 amCarroll was the only signer of the Declaration who was Catholic — in a time and place when Catholics faced serious prejudice and marginalization.
Baltimore voters to weigh ‘baby bonus’ of $1,000 to new parents
Jul 3, 2024 / 16:27 pmVoters in Baltimore will decide this fall whether to approve a $1,000 bonus that parents would receive upon the birth or adoption of a child.