Articles by Tessa Gervasini
Longtime EWTN host Father Brian Mullady passes away
Apr 25, 2025 / 17:16 pmBrian Thomas Becket Mullady, OP, will be remembered for his strong media presence teaching the Catholic faith in an understandable and relatable manner.
Americans who met Pope Francis in the United States share their reflections
Apr 23, 2025 / 15:51 pmAmong those remembering Pope Francis in a special way this week are three Americans who shared moments with him during his 2015 apostolic visit to the United States.
Over 400 men in U.S. to be ordained in 2025; most felt called to priesthood by age 16
Apr 17, 2025 / 14:03 pmThe Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) released its 2025 national survey of seminarians who are scheduled for ordination this year.
U.S. bishops call for protecting federal safety net for ‘basic human needs’
Apr 16, 2025 / 13:59 pmAs work on budget reconciliation proceeds in Congress, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is urging lawmakers to protect programs that serve those most in need.
Illinois bishops call on faithful to oppose assisted suicide bill
Apr 15, 2025 / 15:59 pmThe Catholic Conference of Illinois in a statement urged residents to contact their state senators to express opposition to Senate Bill 9, which legalizes assisted suicide.
First-ever ‘clergy convert conference’ to take place in May
Apr 15, 2025 / 08:00 amIn partnership with the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, the Coming Home Network will hold the weekendlong retreat May 30–June 1 in Steubenville, Ohio.
U.S. senator introduces legislation to make Easter Monday a federal holiday
Apr 14, 2025 / 17:42 pmIn a thread of posts on X, U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt explained why the day should be federally recognized, starting with the fact that “81% of Americans celebrate Easter.”
Jimmy Lai to be honorary recipient of 2025 Bradley Prize
Apr 11, 2025 / 16:58 pmThe Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation announced that Catholic human rights activist and political prisoner Jimmy Lai will be an honorary recipient of a 2025 Bradley Prize.
U.S. bishops and Jubilee USA urge Trump to pursue debt relief during 2025 Jubilee Year
Apr 11, 2025 / 15:52 pmBishop Abdallah Elias Zaidan and Eric LeCompte argued that “building on the successes” of relief initiatives introduced by Trump during his first term could lower global debt.
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Composer Sir James MacMillan speaks at CUA on beauty, music, and faith
Apr 11, 2025 / 08:00 amDuring a visit to The Catholic University of America, renowned composer James MacMillan discussed how music “helps carry the prayers of the ordinary people to God.”
Deaf Eucharistic Congress attendees: ‘The Deaf lack what many Catholics take for granted’
Apr 10, 2025 / 14:01 pmMark and Kathleen Rosing joined more than 200 hard of hearing and Deaf Catholics at the first-ever Deaf Eucharistic Congress in Emmitsburg, Maryland, April 4-6.
Catholic medical group: ‘Impossible’ to ensure safeguards with UK assisted suicide bill
Apr 8, 2025 / 16:42 pmThe bill would “allow adults who are terminally ill, subject to safeguards and protections, to request and be provided with assistance to end their own life.”
‘World’s kindest judge’ to deliver commencement address at Providence College
Apr 8, 2025 / 06:00 amProvidence College has announced that Judge Frank Caprio will speak to graduates in May, as his health appears to be improving after treatment for pancreatic cancer.
Trump White House directs NIH to study ‘regret’ following gender transition treatments
Apr 7, 2025 / 16:22 pmThe administration is ordering the NIH to resume some transgender research but with the goal of examining potential negative consequences treatments can have.
Post-election data shows nonreligious population in U.S. has plateaued
Apr 4, 2025 / 07:00 amThe data indicated that baby boomers experienced the greatest decrease in the number of nones from 2023 to 2024, falling from 28% to 24%.
Catholic, evangelical leaders: ‘Suffering’ of mass deportation affects all Christians
Apr 2, 2025 / 16:31 pmCurrently, 80% of all individuals at risk of deportation are Christians.
Teen’s tumors disappear after prayers to Blessed Solanus Casey
Apr 2, 2025 / 06:00 amMany Catholics credit prayers of intercession to Blessed Solanus Casey for curing and helping people who suffer from illnesses. Mary Bartold now does, too.
U.S. bishops urge Congress to stop funding abortion and ‘gender transition’ services
Mar 31, 2025 / 08:00 amThe letter was sent following the announcement that the Trump administration plans to freeze millions of taxpayer dollars from subsidizing abortion services.
Maryland bishops say abuse payout bill ‘unfairly targets’ religious organizations
Mar 28, 2025 / 14:25 pmA proposed bill, if passed, would reduce the state damage cap for abuse victims to $400,000 while keeping the cap for private organizations at $1.5 million.
Pro-life advocates lobby Congress to defund Planned Parenthood
Mar 27, 2025 / 18:30 pmMore than 300 pro-life activists from 39 different states gathered on Capitol Hill on March 27 to advocate for the defunding of “Big Abortion” and Planned Parenthood.