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"Conversations about mental health have been occurring in secular circles for many years, and the church has something of eternal value to contribute to the discussion," Kenna Millea, a licensed marriage and family therapist who serves as clinical director and co-founder at
Catholic institutions are challenging proposed regulations to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act that would require employers to make accommodations for employees’ abortions, as the public comment period on those regulations comes to a close. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued
In mid-September, the FDA's Pediatric Advisory Committee met to discuss and provide recommendations on the future of artificial womb technology for extremely premature infants, or babies born before 28 weeks of pregnancy. The independent committee considered plans to establish the safety and
A new book explores rock music’s surprising relationship with Christian truth, including connections made between pop icon Taylor Swift’s lyrics and Pope Benedict XVI’s teachings on love. “It’s meant to model theologically reflective and discerning listening,” Father Christian Raab, the editor of
A licensed mental health counselor stresses the importance of Catholics caring for themselves mentally ahead of World Mental Health Day. “Since the spiritual war we all fight is ultimately a battle of the mind, developing good habits to enhance our mental health
Growing up in a devout Catholic family, Sister Nancy Usselmann knew of many religious orders. But, she said, she never considered joining one. “Many of them would see me with my sisters and cousins around the same age and ask if we
In the quiet, wooded hills of southern Maryland, a hidden gem stands: the first Catholic monastery in the United States. Founded in 1790, the Mount Carmel Monastery in La Plata — the first convent of religious women in the original 13 states
For the troubled teenagers they serve in Rhode Island, the Brothers of the Christian Schools strive to be what their name suggests: brothers. “We take the term ‘brother’ very seriously, that we are called to stand next to, to walk with, to
Yohan Garcia still remembers when, at 16 years old, he migrated from Mexico in search of a better life. His faith in God, he said, sustained him through his harrowing journey. “If I had not been thinking about how the Lord was
Season after season, Catherine Huss struggled to find the right swimsuit. Then, she decided to create her own — and started a new kind of swimwear company. The 31-year-old in San Diego began her company in 2020. Today, women can browse through