FAMILY LIFE

Youth from Diocese encounter Christ, help build the Church at NCYC 2019

About 30 youth and adult chaperones traveled from the Diocese to Indianapolis for NCYC 2019.

Christmas giving that conveys God’s love for us

Many people know the short story by O. Henry titled “The Gift of the Magi.” The story is a classic piece of comic irony, but more importantly, it underscores the moral dimension of gift-giving.

Advent activities can bring families closer together

Crafts during Advent not only encourage service and faith learning, but family bonding, too.

Enter the annual diocesan Respect Life Poster, Essay and Photo-Meme Contest

Students will have the opportunity to reflect on how their hope in Christ’s promise of salvation connects with everyday life – and the issues everyday life brings.

Comedy writer, producer sees urgent need to help Catholic teens

Jeannie Gaffigan, comedy writer and producer and recent author of "When Life Gives You Pears: The Healing Power of Family, Faith and Funny People," has something else on her plate: youth ministry.

Youth in Diocese prepare for powerful experience at NCYC

Members of Medford’s St. Mary of the Lakes youth ministry boarded an early flight Nov. 21 for the National Catholic Youth Conference.

Siblings born two minutes apart continue strong bond as religious sisters

Benedictine Sisters Jill and Susan Reuber have often shared the same path in life, but their roads...

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.


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