2,200 join Catholic ‘family’
Parishes welcome neophytes at Easter Vigil
When the Stalter-Garity family gathered for Easter dinner April 15, 6-year-old Lyle Stalter started the prayers before the meal. “Thank you for having the rest of my family join me in being Catholic,” the little boy said, according to his mother, Julie Garity. Go to story

Two Chicago principals honored at NCEA Milwaukee convention
When Catholic elementary school educators were honored at the National Catholic Education Association convention April 17 two Chicago principals walked across the stage. Go to story

Colombia: from crucifixion to resurrection
Humbling! That is the word I keep using when asked how my trip to Colombia with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) went. I have spent most of the past 15 years working on the social mission of the Catholic Church, and the faithful people I met in Colombia were some of the most true to the Gospel I have ever known. Many of them are religious leaders of all sorts who have seen people crucified by ideologues on both sides for standing up for respect for human dignity. Go to story