Outcry over proposed norms in the North Carolina diocese is rising to international attention, as it represents the first ...

Some serve as lectors, altar servers and religious education teachers, while others have helped with parish events, served on parish councils and assisted with meal ministries. Among this year’s ...

A solemn and ornate Catholic altar featuring a statue of the Virgin Mary dressed in a black robe, crowned and adorned with a halo of stars, set within a richly decorated stone and gold architectural ...

A personal account of the new Pope's pastoral humility and personal warmth has come from one of his former altar servers, who now works with Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) in Peru. Santiago, a young ...

He also became an altar server starting at age 5, attended catechism classes and spent much time at church praying the rosary. Nguyen wanted to become a priest as early as he can remember.