STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — It all began with Rev. Jacob Thumma’s idea to transform the lives of children through music and faith at St. Ann’s R.C. Church in Dongan Hills. Father Thumma — or Father Jacob, ...

Why do Christians celebrate All Saints' Day after Halloween? This reflection explains the journey from fear to faith, the meaning of 'Holywins,' and the Christian hope in eternal life.

“What do you think about abortion?” a friend recently asked while we were out for dinner, discussing everything from middle school mean girls to partisan politics. More than a quarter century ago, we ...

Holywins" – a play on "Holy" and "Halloween" – began in Paris in 2002 and has since spread to Poland, Belgium, Italy, Spain ...

The marching orders came during a special Holy Year celebration that brought thousands of teachers, students and ...

Conor Gallagher is the author of a new book for Catholic parents that proclaims blue-collar principles as a shortcut to raise children who persevere, with a willingness to do hard work and exhibit ...

Jonatan Medina Espinal is a young Catholic influencer who, as the son of evangelical pastors, was considered unlikely to ...

The Diocese of Palayamkottai in India launched an altar server training program with the help of the Diocese of Columbus, ...