Vatican releases new Directory for Catechesis

The Pontifical Council for Promoting New Evangelization announced Thursday the release of the new Directory for Catechesis for the universal Church. A set of directives to all those who teach the Catholic faith, this is the third such directory in the history

Encounter of joy and solidarity in Texas

It was, by all accounts, a historic gathering for Hispanic Catholics in the United States. The V National Encuentro of Hispanic/Latino Ministry, held in Grapevine, Texas, Sept. 21-23, gathered over 100 bishops and 3,000 delegates from 165 dioceses representing every region of

Strategies to help children cope with tragedies

Recent news of terrorist events and shootings have caused us all to be concerned and alarmed. We may feel more vulnerable than before, and sometimes it’s hard to know which threats to take seriously and how best to protect ourselves. Children experience