Family Life

Vatican launches compact for families with Pope's support

Asserting that "it is in the family that many of God's dreams....
Updated version of 'The Little Mermaid' is charming

The idea of updating a classic film is always a dangerous one.
A testimony of faith and love: conjoined twins born, baptized and at peace in God's arms

The moving story of a pro-life couple ...
Parents pass on religious views more than political views, survey finds

Parents in the U.S. are more likely to prioritize ...
How do we know when the Holy Spirit is speaking to us?

May is a wonderful time of the year. Everything is turning green again, the days are longer ...
Love, service are marks of belonging to one family in Christ, Pope says

Meeting a group of pilgrims from the Italian diocese...
Pope calls for 'new sexual revolution' that respects life and marital love

The Pope said that serious education in the relational and procreative dimensions ...
Parents are the best online gaming partner kids can have in the fight against predators, say experts

Online gaming presents unprecedented risks to ...
Michigan third grader launches 'Kid's Bible in a Year with Teddy' podcast

When he grows up, third grader Teddy Howell...
Does a prenuptial agreement invalidate a marriage?

A friend is in a relationship where his fiancée won't sign a prenuptial agreement because ...
O Life! O Death! O Mystery!

My friend volunteered in a program called NODA – No One Dies Alone.
Pope asks mentally disabled, caretakers to be missionaries of God's love

Everyone has gifts and talents that can be a public witness...
Limited access to medication is 'hidden euthanasia,' pope says

The pope told the leaders of religious institutes working in health care ...
Vatican announces theme for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

Pope Francis has chosen "His mercy is from age to age," as the theme for the 2023 celebration...
The grace of accompaniment on the journey of Sacramental Marriage

Father Jim Grogan, pastor, Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Moorestown, is working with the Diocese
Diocese’s efforts in step with Pope’s new priorities for marriage preparation

Throughout the years of his papacy, Pope Francis has consistently affirmed the Church's ...
Pope says using Tinder is 'normal,' talks inclusivity in Disney documentary

Wanting to meet potential partners through dating apps like Tinder is "normal," and the Church's...
Laws, lawsuits, adults needed to save kids from social media 'harm'

There is no shortage these days of proposed state and federal government legislation ...
Saying Rosary as family seen as one way to fulfill Lenten pillar of prayer

Tom Lyman hopes that especially during Lent families will ...
Make Friday nights special for family during Lent

The Lenten Season invites us to take a step back and focus on ways ...
Lent can be a prayerful time for families

In parishes around the Diocese, Ash Wednesday was observed in various ways, giving the faithful many opportunities to gather in prayer on the first day of Lent.
Manalapan parish inspires with family sharing craft

Initially inspired by pandemic restrictions, what began as an idea for families to connect for ...
Only one-third of Catholic parents say shared religious beliefs 'very important'

Catholic experts are expressing concern after a recent Pew Research Center survey found ...
How even a short drive can be a faith gift to your kids

Ever since I learned how to drive, one thing has ...
Marlboro couple has marriage convalidated after 40 years

After praying intently before undergoing an operation ...