While their numbers are depleted, their legacy of compassion and community service endures at Mercy Hospital, Saint Joseph’s College, Catherine McAuley High School and across the state.
Religion and Values
Pope brings hope to Paraguay slum
He offers words of encouragement and faith, but his political, anti-capitalist message may have more lasting punch.
In Bolivia, pope defends church’s role
The pontiff will continue on to Asunción in Paraguay on Friday.
Window on Faith: If you say you are a Christian, do you live like one?
The truth of the word of God trumps political correctness and popular opinion, the Rev. Richard Haynie writes.
Pope says inequality of pay for women is ‘pure scandal’
Francis also lambasted the attitude of those who blame the crisis in families on women getting out of the house to work.
Mission to communist island: Maine group to forge ties with Cuba’s Jews
Members will see how the faith is faring and cultural highlights in a visit made more exciting by renewed diplomatic relations.
Survey finds little change in how many Americans pray
Though church attendance is down, 57 percent of people say they pray at least once a day, roughly the same as in 1983.
Vatican’s outreach to women sparks criticism
A video draws ridicule but the initiative to better understand women’s issues continues.
Likely site of Jesus’ trial opens to public
Details in the Bible point to the possibility that the trial took place in Emperor Herod’s palace.
Pope names 15 new cardinals from 14 nations
The diverse selections reflect his vision for the Catholic Church to reach out to the faithful on the margins.