Catholic Culture

Staying faithful in the line of duty Four years after Boston bombings, Police Commissioner William Evans shares story of ...

Joseph R. LaPlante Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Comedy ties faith, family Jim and Jeannie Gaffigan have integrated their family’s faith into a new sitcom

Joseph R. LaPlante Wednesday, June 24, 2015

The struggle to retain post-Communion youth

The struggle to retain post-Communion youth Engaging activities, a personal encounter with Jesus are essential to retaining young ...

Joseph R. LaPlante Thursday, March 05, 2015

Can we learn from Protestant ‘megachurches’?

Can we learn from Protestant ‘megachurches’? Successes of some evangelical efforts give insights for Catholic parishes looking to ...

Joseph R. LaPlante Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Melchizedek Project helps boost vocations

Melchizedek Project helps boost vocations Small groups at parishes, colleges, high schools provide support for young men eyeing ...

Joseph R. LaPlante Wednesday, November 05, 2014

With Hobby Lobby case decided, what’s next?

With Hobby Lobby case decided, what’s next? With one victory in the books, nonprofits continue to fight HHS mandate, saying ...

Joseph R. LaPlante Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Officials defend teacher morality clauses

Officials defend teacher morality clauses Dioceses stand up to criticism as new contracts direct educators to abide by Catholic ...

Joseph R. LaPlante Wednesday, June 04, 2014

Surprising allies battle for-profit surrogacy

Surprising allies battle for-profit surrogacy Minnesota Catholic Conference teams up with advocate from the National Organization ...

Joseph R. LaPlante Wednesday, June 04, 2014

Cristo Rey schools change lives Network’s work-study model succeeds in getting low-income, minority students ready for ...

Joseph R. LaPlante Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Tough times for Catholic adoption agencies

Tough times for Catholic adoption agencies Unwilling to abandon doctrine and place children with same-sex couples, charities ...