The hearts of the congregation feel nourished with love and comfort when all sing the lyrics of Marty Haugen’s hymn, “All Are Welcome”: more

Organizers of the 2012 New York Encounter said the event takes its lead from Pope Benedict XVI's comment that "the intelligence of faith has to become the intelligence of reality." more

The following are capsule movie reviews by Catholic News Service. more

Expectant women and couples who have been told that their unborn babies may have a severe or life-threatening birth defect will soon have a place to turn to for help. more

When called upon to give a brief sermon at an ordination in 1222, St. Anthony of Padua trusted that God would help him find the “voice” to preach God’s message thoughtfully and … more

When Father Salvatore Sportino first arrived at St. Joseph’s parish in the Bronx two years ago as an administrator, he’d look out on most Sundays at a sparse congregation of 80 to 85 people scattered in the pews. more

Sirius XM Radio listeners will have access to a special lineup of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day programming—including live coverage of Pope Benedict’s Midnight Mass from St. Peter’s, music and more—on The Catholic Channel (SiriusXM 129). more

December 11, Third Sunday of Advent Cycle B Readings: First Reading: Isaiah 61:1-2a, 10-11; Luke 1:46-50, 53-54 Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 Gospel: John 1:6-8, 19-28 more

Three wise men embarked on a journey. Something stirred within their hearts and souls to compel them to follow the brightest of stars to find the newborn King. Traveling to Bethlehem was not only a quest for knowledge, but also a leap of faith. They believed that the star would lead them to the Messiah: “And you, Bethlehem, land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; since from you shall come a ruler, who is to shepherd my people Israel” (Matthew 2:5-6). more

The St. Denis Men’s Ministry prayer meeting begins at 7 a.m. each Saturday morning. By that time, the men are already walking up the center aisle of the parish church in Hopewell Junction, well into the first decade of the Rosary they are reciting. more