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Youthful marchers committed to spreading life-affirming message

By Lisa Bourne. Those attending event engage peers through social media, other technology

Word games

This column has free access for all visitors. By Greg Erlandson. Culture is dumbing down written communication, but even this pusillanimous columnist takes a stand

Why young adults are emerging into adulthood without a moral compass

By Emily Stimpson. Book finds young people ages 18 to 23 can’t engage in moral reasoning

What Mormons can teach Catholics about online evangelization

By Brandon Vogt. Catholics should follow their example in using multiple platforms, lay expertise

Vatican engages international Catholic bloggers in dialogue

By Brandon Vogt. On sidelines of beatification, 150 bloggers met with Vatican officials. Subscription required

Teresa Tomeo: Why it's smart to 'just say no'

Recent study finds sobering connection between teens’ social-media use and risk of substance abuse. Subscription required

Teresa Tomeo: Parental involvement

Taking an interest in what your kids are doing in the social-media world is best gift you can give them

Teresa Tomeo: Facebook frontier

Kudos — and caution — as the Church in United States gets more involved with digital social media

Teresa Tomeo: Digital isolation

Parents are finding that their kids want to plug into digital networks, but lose the ability to commune

Teresa Tomeo: Bishops offer excellent social media primer

By Teresa Tomeo. U.S. bishops offer neophytes tips on how to harness the potential of the Web as an evangelization tool

Social media tools keep seniors connected

By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. Along with viewing news and emailing, older adults use sites such as Facebook to keep tabs on family and friends throughout world

Social media enhances Lenten experience

By Clarissa V. Aljentera. Facebook, Twitter and others can be used as tools to make season more powerful

Russell Shaw: Truth in the digital age

Tragedy in Tucson an example of how contemporary media have shifted from focus on facts to opinion. Subscription required

Rooted in truth

By Msgr. Charles Pope. Columnist introduces himself and seeks readers’ questions on a variety of Faith-related topics

Project aims to put knowledge in African seminarians' hands

By Michelle Martin. U.S. blogger, Cameroonian priest hope to harness power of Catholics online.

Professor, student journalist on importance of staying informed

By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. Young people need to learn how to engage with the outside world through media, they say.

Pope Benedict’s role in social media

By Thomas McDonald. Through the first papal Twitter account, Pope Benedict XVI forever altered the papacy

Pontiff’s aptitude for new technology

Our Take. Pope Benedict XVI continues to be a growing presence in the digital world.

Openers: Newspapers, new media and reading from iPads in Mass

By John Norton. The potential for bringing the Gospel to new ways is enormous, as is the ability to engage Catholics in their parishes and as communities, both virtual and real.

Msgr. Owen F. Campion: No silver bullet in improving Catholic communications

Church must do a better job of reaching faithful using all media, but there’s no easy way to do that

Missing Pope Benedict

By Teresa Tomeo. Teaching, wisdom, humility will be missed from one of the greatest holy thinkers of our time.

Lust — why it’s the ‘it’ vice among the Seven Deadlies

By Mary Eberstadt. In our sexually toxic times, this sin racks up victims who buy the lie that pornography and sexual dalliances are just harmless pastimes

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor about priests, disabled, faith formation and sacraments.

Is 'forgive and forget' possible in the digital age?

By Mary DeTurris Poust. Social media makes moments of indiscretion last forever, but we all still have a shot at redemption

Imagining (digital) parish life 10 years from now

By Brandon Vogt. A tech-savvy young adult offers predictions on the risks and benefits of social media for church communities

How parish websites can better connect with Catholics

This article has free access for all visitors. By Emily Stimpson. Study finds majority are woefully inadequate. Experts suggest a way forward.

Greg Erlandson: On the boardwalk

As Rep. Weiner has found, the Internet holds power to ruin. Will the event spark new social conscience?

Evangelizing online

By Teresa Tomeo. Church, led by the social media efforts of the pope and his shepherds, is being faithful to its mission. Subscription required

Converting hearts in the digital age

By Mary DeTurris Poust. Website lets people share stories of conversion or reversion to the faith, opening the door to other seekers

Catholic voices on the election

By Thomas McDonald. With explosion of new media, Catholics can cover battle for America’s leadership in multiple outlets.

Catholic media matters

By Emily Stimpson. Just because a movie, blog or app is Catholic doesn’t mean it’s good.

Can teens stay connected without losing touch?

This article has free access for all visitors. By Emily Stimpson. Inundated with more technology than ever before, today's young adults struggle to engage life outside the digital realm

Bible tech tools

By Brandon Vogt. Whether through software, apps, social media or podcasts, technology helps us study Scripture like never before.

5 Reasons to Be a Practicing Catholic

In Focus article by Cory Busse. Subscription required