FAMILY LIFE

Three generations of Catholic women marry in same church with same dress

Southerners hold their traditions close to their hearts. That explains why Gabrielle Campo Hillman already knew what dress she would wear for her wedding earlier this year: a hand-sewn gown first worn by...

Injured St. Rose HS teen keeps the faith, stays positive with help from family, friends

“Stay positive. Be patient. Trust God and believe." That’s the advice Sam Jarmer has ...

Parish’s first Post-Cana retreat gives couples opportunity to reflect on married life

"This was [a] successful event in terms of enjoyment and fellowship among married couples...

Bishop blesses anniversary couples with prayers for never-ending love, faith

Charles Nixon smiled as he considered what he would tell couples who are preparing for marriage. “Just love one another," the 99-year-old said.

Students sing, dance, share their Catholic faith at Holy Fire Chicago

About 7,500 middle school students sang, danced and shared their faith at Holy Fire Chicago ...

Busy working mom promotes praying Rosary daily 'One Hail Mary at a Time'

She's raising seven children while managing a family, career and leading 400 people in the Rosary ... 

Keeping faith present on the job

Can a person’s prayer life be lived fruitfully while on the job – no matter one’s profession?

Carnegie Hall musicians help moms write lullabies for their babies

Parents are crafting their own lullabies that are emerging from personal experiences.

Bishop to bless couples at annual Anniversary Blessings Masses

Couples celebrating their first, 25th, 50th or greater anniversaries during the 2019 calendar year are invited ...

Sign-ups open for CYO basketball

The Mercer County CYO basketball season will begin Nov. 2 with an opening day Mass at ...

New reading for teens, kids focuses on morality, Bible, Jesus

The following books are suitable for teens and family reading, such as “Mozart: Gift of God.” 

Enhancing spirituality, vitality of Catholic families focus of symposium

Thirty experts in theology, social sciences and family life gathered for a symposium...

A Battle for Faith: Spiritual Boot Camp prepares young people on keeping their faith in college

There’s a scene in the movie “Saving Private Ryan” that Father Patrick McPartland finds especially disturbing. It’s when the Marines arrive at the beach in Normandy in their amphibious landing craft and just as the vehicle’s large door opens, the Marines are met with a wall of German machine gun …

Enhancing spirituality, vitality of Catholic families focus of symposium

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Thirty experts in theology, social sciences and family life gathered for a symposium at the University of Notre Dame in mid-July to discuss ideas for enhancing the spirituality and vitality of Catholic families worldwide.

Retreat to heal the wounds of abortion

The Upper Room Spiritual Center, Neptune, will host Rachel’s Vineyard Post-abortive Retreat Feb. 27, 6:30 p.m. to March 1, 3 p.m. at its retreat center at 3455 West Bangs Avenue.


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