Multitude of titles expresses love for the Mother of God CHARLOTTE — A hallmark of Catholicism is love for Jesus’ mother,...

In 2018 Pope Francis added a feast day for Mary, Mother of the Church to be celebrated on the Monday following Pentecost –...

Catholics honor St. Athanasius on May 2. The fourth century bishop, Father of the Church and Doctor of the Church is known...

On May 5, Catholics celebrate St. Hilary of Arles, a fifth-century bishop who gave up wealth and privilege in favor of...

So often we hear people or even ourselves excuse an action by saying “I was only following orders.” But for Nereus and...

The ‘other Marys’ behind the ‘other Christs’ Father John Eckert with his mother, Cheryl Eckert, at St. Peter's Basilica in...

The Church will remember St. Damien of Molokai May 10. The Belgian priest sacrificed his life and health to become a...

"Long live Christ the King and the Virgin of Guadalupe!" This was the slogan of the "Cristero" uprising in the 1920s...

I BELIEVE IN ONE GOD Christians, like Jews and Muslims, believe that only one God exists. The creed states the assumption of the ancient Shema:...

Doctors of the Church are great saints known for their defense and explanation of the truths of the Catholic faith. The original eight Doctors of...

Podcasting Priests CHARLOTTE — Priests across the Diocese of Charlotte are taking to podcasting, offering homilies, insights on spiritual classics, and...

There are several common misconceptions regarding the principles and practice of Natural Family Planning. Check out the realities behind frequent...

A cardinal is a senior ecclesiastic leader in the Roman Catholic Church. Cardinals, men who are chosen by the pope, have been involved in universal...

Answers to common questions about baptism Q: How should a Catholic reply to the question, "Have you been saved?" A: As the Bible says, I am already...

  The Eucharist is the summit of our faith, in which the entire story of our salvation is made real in a miraculous and powerful way. The Roman Missal...

The start of school is nearly here, and for students, parents and teachers, it’s the perfect opportunity to reflect and pray that the coming months...

There's a saint for everyone, and families are no different. Here are a few noteworthy examples for your family to learn more about. There is the...

Editor's note: Follow the links to read in-depth biographies of each of the Church Fathers. Check out what Pope Benedict XVI says about them and...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — When Erin Bullock steps in front of the altar at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington, she is there to sing...

Eucharistic Adoration is the adoration of Jesus Christ present in the Holy Eucharist. In the many churches that have this adoration, the Eucharist...

The real presence of Christ in the Eucharist is a doctrine – an official teaching of the Catholic Church – and a profound mystery. With the words of...

Show Gallery The Italian tradition of a St. Joseph Table is a popular devotion for the Feast of St. Joseph. The “Tavola di San Giuseppe” (“St....