The Roman Catholic Church, to preserve a healthy future, must embrace the idea that women can be ordained as church leaders.

He inspired me and I’m glad to be here.” Despite recent pushback from DMX’s estate, which distanced itself from the event, ...

The report stated that because Jesus was male, only male deacons can sacramentally represent Christ. The masculinity of those ...

Bishop-designate Manuel Rodríguez reflects on his years serving Brooklyn and Queens as he prepares to lead the Diocese of ...

Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers entered St. Veronica Church in Chantilly, placed his Bible, with its well-worn blue cover and ...

A New York-based bishop plans to honor hip-hop icon DMX in a service over the weekend to “posthumously hold an ordination” ...

The South Sudanese Church leader went on to describe the three evangelical vows — celibacy, obedience, and simplicity/poverty ...

Matthew Bonvento spent nearly a decade sailing the world as a merchant mariner. Now he's a deacon in the Diocese of Brooklyn.

When any of the faithful wish to mark their moving into a new home with a religious celebration, the parish priest (pastor) and his associates should gladly cooperate. The occasion provides a special ...

The pastoral priorities for parishes resulting from Cardinal McElroy’s consultation with lay leaders and the input of priests ...

Perhaps not surprisingly, in a Bible Belt state such as Oklahoma, religion came up even in prison reporting — from Catholic ...