The remarkable conversion story of Father Scott Snider, and his Wife, Pam
‘From day one, we’ve been so happy being Catholic’The remarkable conversion story of Father Scott Snider, a married Catholic priest, and his wife, Pam By ANDREW HANSENEditor When Father Scott…
Read MoreA widower, a lifelong dream, and a new vocation fulfilled against expectations
‘God, what would you have me do now?’A widower, a lifelong dream, and a new vocation fulfilled against expectations By ANDREW HANSEN Editor The cemetery was always quiet in a way…
Read MoreU.S. Bishops approve ‘Special Message’ on immigration, 2029 Eucharistic Congress, and U.S. consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at their Plenary Assembly in Baltimore
As the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) gathered for their Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore, the bishops issued a Special Message on Nov. 12 addressing their concern for…
Read MoreWhat a bishop’s life is like when he’s not praying, celebrating Mass, or working
Getting paid, laundry, grocery shopping, vacation time, cleaning vestments: What is a bishop’s life like? You see Bishop Thomas John Paprocki at Mass, confirmations, public appearances, talks, and in our…
Read MoreAdvent explainer answers questions about this holy season of arrival
By CATHOLIC NEWS AGENCY STAFFAND FRANCESCA POLLIO FENTON OF CATHOLIC NEWS AGENCY Advent begins this year on Sunday, Nov. 30. Most Catholics, even those who don’t often go to Mass,…
Read MoreConvert, 94, feels good about her new Catholic faith
By DIANE SCHLINDWEINManaging Editor MARYVILLE — At 94 years old Lois Reising always felt close to God, but now in her senior years she feels most at home in the…
Read MoreMajor renewal of Catholic faith happening now in schools and PSR programs
Why our diocese is ‘on the verge of a major renewal of Catholic faith vitality in the schools and PSR programs’ Parents, why you play the pivotal role in this…
Read MorePope Francis launches Jubilee 2025 – How you can receive an indulgence in our diocese in 2025
Pope Francis launches Jubilee 2025, ‘Pilgrims of Hope,’ with opening of Holy DoorHow you can receive an indulgence in our diocese this yearBy Hannah Brockhaus of Catholic News Agency and Andrew Hansen, EDITOR Pope…
Read MorePrepare for Lent with a Women’s Retreat
Come away from the business of life for a silent retreat based on the spiritual exercise of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Amid the peaceful, beautiful surroundings of the Villa Maria…
Read MoreHow to find HOPE this Advent and Christmas season
By ANDREW HANSEN Editor Hope is central to the Catholic experience of Advent and Christmas. During Advent, we as Catholics prepare our hearts and souls for the coming of Jesus,…
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