For centuries, pilgrims came to Assisi to walk in the footsteps of a saint who preached to birds, embraced poverty and wandered the hills barefoot. But today, many arrive in search of a different ...

A spokesman for St. Peter’s Basilica has said the ancient tradition of devotion to Veronica’s Veil and to the Holy Face of Jesus is a sign of hope and an invitation to return to the essentials in a ...

There's a reason why Catholics cover statues, crosses, and even some artwork during Lent, and it has everything to do with ...

Fish fries are, of course, very important yearly fundraisers for churches, VFWs, fire halls and more. But the fish fry also means community building, catching up with old friends and honoring ...

When Martin Luther sent his 95 Theses to the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany, in 1517, he was in part attacking the ...

Check in each day to see who's playing. Check back each night to catch up on all the scores from around the Lower Hudson ...

COMMENTARY: Since the first presidential speaker at spring commencement in 1960, seven of the 12 presidents in office have not been invited to Notre Dame’s commencement.

Truth be told, there’s a lot of white trucks in Modesto ... “It’s constant.” Attendance at Catholic masses is down in the ...

Vareš (Bosnia and Herzegovina) (AFP) – Josip Jelinic knelt down in the pouring rain, leaned on a wooden crucifix and uttered ...

Northern Kentucky/Indiana small-school baseball: Alex Noe, Bishop Brossart – He threw five no-hit innings, striking out seven ...

The Martin Blog Spring Sports Preview series continues today with a look at Missouri River Conference girls soccer.

This year marks a special anniversary in my life: my decision to join the Catholic Church, and one I have never regretted. I am one of the few converts I know who has no other Catholics in the family.