Bishop Lawrence E. Brandt greeted more than 160 people making the journey to full communion in the Catholic Church, reminding them that the church is the body of Christ and the two are inextricably linked.

Before beginning his annual Lenten retreat, Pope Benedict XVI encouraged Catholics around the world to practice prayer and penitence in the weeks leading up to Easter.

The Diocesan Lenten Appeal (DLA) began in parishes the weekend of Feb. 20-21, and pastors and lay leaders are emphasizing to donors the importance of surpassing or maintaining their level of giving in comparison to last year.

Father Bryan F. Summers might be new as a pastor and administrator, but he understands the importance of parishioner involvement and looking to the future.

Beth and Ray Hanley have always attended the Communities of Salt and Light Awards Dinner for Catholic Charities, never dreaming ...

James Froelicher has been a crusader for social justice for more than 40 years.

Despite the wintry February weather, the annual Souper Bowl of Caring conducted by youth groups throughout the diocese plowed forward.

As Chile’s Catholic Church coordinated aid to victims of the massive earthquake that struck the country’s central coast on Feb. 27, church leaders expressed their condolences to families of the more than 700 people killed.

As Democratic and Republican leaders gathered in Washington for a health care summit convened by President Barack Obama, the U.S. bishops and other Catholic leaders...

Pope Benedict XVI will create six new saints Oct. 17, including Blessed Mary MacKillop, who will be Australia’s first saint, and Blessed Andre Bessette, who will be the first Canadian-born male saint and first saint of the Holy Cross Brothers.

This year, for the first time since 1943, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences allowed for 10 Oscar nominees, rather than five, in the category of best picture.

One of the enduring Lenten traditions of our Catholic faith is the Stations of the Cross.

When I was growing up, a shopping trip wasn’t complete to me unless my mom or grandma bought me a soft pretzel or doughnut before we left the store or mall.

On April 3, 2003, Jeremy Feldbusch was near a dam on the Euphrates River approximately 120 miles northwest of Baghdad, Iraq, serving in special operations in the U.S. Army. The last thing he remembers was eating chicken teriyaki.

Malinda Cecchini Sherid followed the wishes of her daughter, Kimberly Cecchini — the young woman died Feb. 3, 2001 — and accepted God’s will, as well.

When Jim Brown learned about the extent of the earthquake damage in Haiti, he immediately felt the need to go there and help.

Schools across the diocese have responded in a variety of ways to the devastation in Haiti caused by a Jan. 12 earthquake.

Brian Sauk was changing planes in Atlanta in early February when his wife sent him a text message. The subject line read, "He did it."

Tradition is a strong theme in Catholic education. One shining example is the presence in the schools of parents and grandparents who volunteer their time and experience to pass on their faith to the children and grandchildren they nurture.

The Book of Exodus, the source of the first reading, is important because it provides an account of the Hebrews’ flight from Egypt, and all the misery that they endured there, to the land promised them by God.

Every election year the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference (PCC) encourages people to register to vote and cast their ballots.

A woman named Elsa was married for 20 years when she hit bottom, feeling overwhelmed with life’s burdens. Her demanding husband had become more and more abusive and her children more and more disrespectful.

Lately the subject of fear has loomed large in many of my daily activities. It’s not so much my own anxiety but rather that of others that’s been prominent.