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Approximately 525 women, a mix of all ages from every state in the country, attended the Knights of Columbus 141st Supreme Convention “Ladies Program” Aug. 1, 2023.

Knights of Columbus ‘Ladies Program’ recognizes women as key ‘influencers’

Aug 8, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

More than 500 women attended the program, which highlighted the sacrifices Knights’ wives make and the key role they play... Read more

Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly.

Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly has a plan to deepen the faith lives of Catholic men

Aug 7, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

The Knights of Columbus has launched new initiatives to help Catholic laymen deepen their spiritual lives and find authentic Catholic... Read more

Miguel Flores, 30, a Knight of Columbus from North Carolina

A young Knight of Columbus on ‘Christian masculinity’ and the future of the Church

Aug 2, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

“There is no greater authentic masculinity than protecting those who are more vulnerable than you,” said Miguel Flores, a young... Read more

The U.S. bishops met in Baltimore for their annual fall general assembly on Nov. 14-17.

U.S. bishops approve plan for guidance to health care institutions on transgender issues

Jun 16, 2023

By Lauretta Brown

At the final day of their spring meeting in Orlando, Florida, the U.S. bishops discussed updates to directives for Catholic... Read more

Archbishop Timothy Broglio, the newly elected president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, meets with reporters in Baltimore on Nov. 15, 2022.

U.S. bishops discuss forming ‘eucharistic missionaries’, synodality at spring meeting

Jun 15, 2023

By Lauretta Brown

During the first public session at their meeting in Orlando, Florida, the bishops heard an update on the Eucharistic Revival. Read more

The U.S. bishops met in Baltimore for their annual fall general assembly on Nov. 14-17, 2022.

U.S. bishops to discuss health care, eucharistic revival, and more at spring meeting

Jun 13, 2023

By Lauretta Brown

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is in Orlando, Florida, this week for its spring meeting with a full agenda. Read more

A statue of St. Michael the Archangel is one of several opportunities for outdoor veneration at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe in Orlando near the major theme parks.

A magical shrine: Orlando basilica ministers to Catholics visiting Disney World

Mar 25, 2023

By Kevin Schweers

The Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe is a spiritual oasis nestled amid limitless dining,... Read more

A detail of Timothy P. Schmalz's fourth station: Jesus meets his mother.

Life-size Stations of the Cross to be ‘tool for evangelization’ at Disney World

Sep 18, 2022

By Katie Yoder

“The passion now has become my passion,” says sculptor Timothy P. Schmalz, who is creating an ambitious presentation of the... Read more

A girl places flowers at a vigil following the June 12, 2016 mass shooting a gay night club in Orlando.

ACLU lawyers say Christians caused the Orlando shooting

Jun 13, 2016

By Matt Hadro

After a gunman pledging allegiance to ISIS carried out the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history, attorneys with the American... Read more

 Orlando police officers seen outside of Pulse nightclub after a fatal shooting and hostage situation on June 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida.

Catholic leaders urge prayer after horrific Orlando shooting

Jun 12, 2016

Following Saturday night's shooting at a nightclub in Orlando that killed 50 people, Catholic leaders from around the U.S. are... Read more