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Diocese of Providence criticizes state’s abuse report, claims it’s meant to ‘sway’ legislators

The diocese said it “willingly endured” more than half a decade’s worth of inquiries and records requests from the state government.

‘Biblical Roots’: Picasso’s spiritual ‘sensibilities’ on display at Burgos Cathedral

While Pablo Picasso was a professed atheist, a new exhibit in Spain highlights the spiritual sensibilities of his art.

Meet the artist behind the 47 paintings supporting Sister Thea Bowman’s cause for canonization

Brother Mickey McGrath, OSFS, has 47 paintings inspired by Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman that have been packaged into boxes and sent to Rome for review to advance her cause for canonization.

Monsignor Shea: New counseling center in Phoenix will focus on ‘inestimable dignity’ of human person

A Catholic counseling formation program centered on human dignity will open in the fall as part of a collaboration between the University of Mary and the Diocese of Phoenix.

‘This work is about hope:’ University of St. Mary prison education program centers on human dignity

University of St. Mary, a Catholic liberal arts university in Leavenworth, Kansas, offers a prison education program as part of its Catholic mission.

Archbishop Hicks hosts SiriusXM radio show

The radio show with New York Archbishop Ronald Hicks offers faith-based dialogue, real-world issues, and everyday life through a Catholic lens, the broadcaster said.

Bishops announce collections for Catholic charitable groups in March 14-15 Masses

The bishops are collecting funds for six offices and agencies, mostly focused on support for migrants and for those in need abroad.

Bishop explains how Our Lady of Guadalupe can reach postmodern Silicon Valley

Bishop Óscar Cantú of San Jose, California, explains how the highly secularized society there can receive the message and imagery of Our Lady of Guadalupe in a way that is meaningful to them.

From heiress to saint: The radical life of St. Katharine Drexel

Throughout her life, St. Katharine Drexel’s chief motivation was to help more people know and love Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.

Polish bishops introduce financial penalties for canonical offenses

The new norms, approved by the Vatican, tie fines to Poland’s minimum wage and can reach up to 20 times the monthly minimum for serious violations of Church law.