Latest Stories A COLD OPEN You’ve got to start somewhere. Anyone who’s ever tried to form a sports team, league or organization knows how much... by Dan Arritt FOOTLOOSE AND FANCY FREE When Debbie Vallas, principal of Christ Cathedral Academy wanted to make use of the school’s magnificent Schuller-era dance studio, she... CARDINAL EXPLAINS PLAN TO ADDRESS ‘MORAL CATASTROPHE’ OF ABUSE WASHINGTON (CNS) — The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Aug. 16 announced three key goals and a... by JULIE ASHER, CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE REFLECTION ON THE WORK OF FR. STEPHEN JASSO Dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, For this reflection, I would like to share a little bit about a... by Bishop Kevin Vann THE HISTORY OF THE ASSUMPTION AND WHY IT’S A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION Washington D.C., Aug 15, 2018 / 12:01 am (CNA/EWTN News) – Today, Catholics around the world mark the Feast of... by ADELAIDE MENA Search RECENT STORIES A COLD OPEN FOOTLOOSE AND FANCY FREE CARDINAL EXPLAINS PLAN TO ADDRESS ‘MORAL CATASTROPHE’ OF ABUSE REFLECTION ON THE WORK OF FR. 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