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Communion proposal highlights U.S. bishops' spring assembly

The doctrine committee of the USCCB will draft a document on the “meaning of the Eucharist in the life of the Church.” >>>

National Eucharistic Revival aims 'to light fire' among the faithful

Catholics can expect added emphasis on the Eucharist at all levels of the Church beginning next summer, culminating in a large-scale national event in 2024. >>>

Bishop Rhoades: 'There's a Great Need to Better Understand Eucharist's Centrality'

Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Ind., who chairs the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Doctrine and who also is chair of the OSV board of directors, explained why the bishops voted to write a teaching document on the mystery of the Eucharist and what it means for all U.S. Catholics. >>>

Passionist priest, relative of English princes, takes step closer to sainthood

A priest related to Princes William and Harry took a major step closer to sainthood when Pope Francis declared him venerable. >>>

Pope asks consecrated virgins to help the poor

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Middle East patriarchs speak of faith, hope, during Easter homilies

Catholic patriarchs of the Middle East, in Easter messages from churches barren of the faithful due to the coronavirus, lamented the scourge of the pandemic while evoking the hope of the Resurrection. ... >>>

Roman Missal calls Easter Vigil 'mother of all vigils' for a reason

Roman Missal calls Easter Vigil ‘mother of all vigils’ for a reason >>>

Good Friday collection supports Church in the Holy Land

Good Friday collection supports Church in the Holy Land >>>

Pastoral care was a struggle in the early years of Saint Joseph Parish in Monticello

Monticello is getting a new church!  Thanks to a generous benefactor, ground was broken late last month, and a spirit of anticipation is in the air. That level of optimism was not always in evidence during the early 20th century as our bishops struggled to provide priests and ministries to the growing population of Catholics in that community, which was then very remote and difficult to access. >>>