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Openers: Ireland's Church experiencing dark before the dawn

By John Norton. Archbishop Charles Brown, an American who serves as the pope’s ambassador to Ireland, gave a stirring talk in late August

Literary windfall

By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. Mitchell heir’s donation to Church brings to mind ‘Gone With the Wind’ author’s Catholic roots

Magazine profile focuses attention on Church finances

By Brian Fraga. Article calls U.S. Catholic money management a ‘holy mess.’ Church experts decry ‘innuendo, error’

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor about organ donation, gun control, and religious freedom.

Bringing Catholic faith to business success

By Michelle Martin. A recent Vatican booklet addresses ‘vocation’ of businessperson. These Catholic Americans do it.

Editorial: Healthy consciences

A culture of protecting conscience rights has yet to take hold, meaning that in practice, many aspiring pro-life nurses and doctors feel pressured.

Catholic men heed call to reverse male sterilization

By Jim Graves. Catholic doctor sees divine calling in helping men recover their fertility and make peace with God

Schools tackle challenges of student behavior

By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. Catholic colleges and universities take unique approach to issues of drinking, sexual impropriety and academic dishonesty on campus

Growing Catholic faith through medical school

By Brian Fraga. On one secular Texas campus, a group of aspiring doctors are embracing Catholic faith and reason

Resident assistants keep dorm life safe, secure

By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. They encourage students in residence halls to look out for one another, mentor them in positive living.

Chinese priest tells of persecution

By Emily Stimpson. In a recent face-to-face interview in Europe, the cleric tells of a life destined for sacrifice for China

Guiding students through the faith journey

By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. Campus ministry offices give students a variety of activities from which to choose and provide opportunities for growth.

Are Catholics ‘sheep’?

By Donald DeMarco. Especially to American ears, being called a herd animal seems demeaning

Using truth to help students avoid temptations of the day

by Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. Ancient philosophy can provide answers to today’s problems, says professor.

Catholic agencies reach out to prisoners' children

By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. Seventy percent of youngsters with imprisoned parents end up incarcerated themselves. What a number of Catholic assistance agencies are doing about it.

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.

Lover of Mankind

By Carl Olson. Jesus’ healing of deaf-mute man as depicted in Mark is an expression of reality of the Holy Trinity

Students turn to community to avoid temptations

By Jessi Emmert. Here are three examples of young Faithful who are walking with Christ through their college years.

U.S. boasts several massive relic collections

By Jim Graves. Longtime pilgrimage destinations are touted as way for faithful to feel the closeness of the Communion of Saints.

Guiding students on a journey to the Truth

By Dr. William J. Carroll. Catholic universities have a mission to aid students in the search for divine knowledge

The Triune God

By Msgr. Charles Pope. The three persons of the Holy Trinity are equal, even though the Father is the source and principle

Role of Catholic universities in 'shaping hearts'

By Pope Benedict XVI. Pope Benedict XVI on the importance of Church-run schools in maintaining a strong Catholic identity and preserving reverence for splendor of truth.