Delaney Gallagher, a junior at Notre Dame Academy in Green Bay, found a catchy way to raise donations of long underwear and other winter garments for guests at St. John’s Homeless Shelter. She called her fundraiser “Long Johns for St. John’s.” Read More …

Nathan Brandner remembers the illustrations in his children’s Bible. The images stayed with him as he began a career in art. Now his sacred art paintings are being recognized. Read More …

Looking for ways to grow in your faith during Lent? Have you considered Catholic podcasts? Fr. Edward Looney explains how podcasts work and offers a list of Catholic podcasts to help engage your faith this Lent. Read More …

Jim Cotter, 85, is inspired by the life and words of Blessed Solanus Casey. Cotter met the Capuchin priest, who is on the road to sainthood, years ago. Blessed Solanus’s message to him still resonates: “Put your faith in God and follow your instincts.” Read More …

Catholics are entering the Lenten desert differently this year due to the pandemic, writes Deacon S. James Meyer. “It does not feel like a new season on the church calendar or a period set aside for reflection and repentance. Instead, this time around, it feels much more like a continuation of a year in which Lent has become the new norm.” Read More …

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Even though religious persecution is still a reality in Iraq, Pope Francis plans to visit this Mideast country’s small Catholic community March 5-8. It marks his first foreign trip in 16 months due to the pandemic. Read More …

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In her most recent column, Julianne Stanz shares the story of her 6-year-old son Sean running away from home. She likens the experience to adults running away from God. The good news, she says, “We cannot outrun God’s goodness, his mercy and his love.” And Sean did return home. Read More …

Fr. John Girotti writes about his misfortune of having a broken furnace. The good news was finding an experienced repairman to fix the furnace. Understanding and respecting the gifts and experiences of another person who has worked his or her entire life in a field is true wisdom, Fr. Girotti concludes. Read More …

Set in the 1980s, a Korean-American family’s move from California to rural Arkansas offers a different perspective on welcoming the new neighbors. Read More …

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