ARTS & MEDIA

Immigrants' stories explored in book about sisters' literacy center

While looking for a project so she could cross "write a book" off her bucket list, Anna Marie Kukec Tomczyk thought

American Underdog

Cheerful as a dance floor boot scoot and livelier than a touchdown drive

Sing 2

"Sing 2" (Universal), writer-director Garth Jennings' follow-up to his 2016 animated musical comedy,,,

'Stories of a Generation With Pope Francis,' Dec. 25, Netflix

Anyone who has followed the pontificate of Pope Francis will know that he...

Author hopes new book helps Catholics 'achieve living portrait' of Christ

The idea for veteran Catholic author Russell Shaw's latest book ...

Jesuit brings recent church history to life through his own experiences

If you think history – and church history in particular – is boring, think again. Jesuit Father John O'Malley takes us... 

Remembering Cardinal Foley: Be instruments of God's love, truth and grace

Dec. 11 marked the 10th anniversary of the death of Cardinal John Patrick Foley, who headed the Pontifical Council for Social Communications for 23 years.

At Christmas, English musician urges return to 'West Gallery' music

Through the heavy oak door of a 15th-century mansion set in a sweeping...

Nun's life experiences in poetry lead readers to reflect on own lives

This collection of poems is a short book, but one well worth reading – and rereading.

Advent themes in Gerard Manley Hopkin’s poem ‘God’s Grandeur’

Something about Advent, and the Christmas season that succeeds it (or, in the secular sphere, envelops it) ...

New Christmas-related novels will keep readers engaged

If the Hallmark Channel is in need of books on which to base Christmas movies, these two should be considered

Program explores how social media can help young people engage their faith

When using social media, Ogechi Akalegbere, finds it's prudent ...

West Side Story

 What do you get when you combine composer Leonard Bernstein, lyricist Stephen Sondheim

‘West Side Story’ reflects mix of promising, questionable treatment to plot

What do you get when you combine composer Leonard Bernstein, lyricist Stephen Sondheim, playwright Arthur Laurents and choreographer Jerome Robbins, then throw director Steven Spielberg and screenwriter Tony Kushner into the mix?

Children's books focus on charity, joy of Christmas season

The following books are suitable for Christmas giving:


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