Your Stories

The power of encounter
He was setting me up from the word go, and he knew it, remembers Bo Lovell, director of OLS Catholic Church’s Chapel of Our Savior.
From rebellion to relationship
“The Holy Eucharist transforms brokenness,” says 24-year-old Maria Anguiano, a parishioner at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Ensley.
Mother Elvira, who shared God’s love with those struggling with addiction, dies at 86
Foundress of Cenacolo Community born into eternal life
Son of local deacon makes first perpetual vows as a Jesuit
Striving to embody the Jesuit moto, “For the Greater Glory of God.”

Meet the new diocesan seminarians
Your Life

Navigating parish pain
We all know that it is sometimes difficult for family members to agree. A parish family (the Body of Christ) is no different.
‘Keeping up with the Joneses’
Dear Cathie, How do I keep up with the lifestyle of my friends? It appears they are getting ahead in life quicker than I am.
Ask — seek — knock
When I was still a student at DeVry Institute of Technology, I visited the seminary with deep desire to know God’s will in my life.
A question for the ages
At such times, a very useful question to ask yourself is, “What is my best next step?”

Waypoints in the darkness
Your Faith

The greatest gift reaches the pews and beyond
As Catholics continue to participate in the Eucharistic Revival, on the feast of Corpus Christi this year, the Year of Parish Revival began.
'Were not our hearts burning within us?'
World Mission Sunday 2023
The call to family, community, and participation
A series on the social doctrine of the Church
The ‘Bare minimum’ is not always best
In actuality, the Church encourages the faithful to frequent the sacraments of Holy Communion and confession throughout the year.
