Michael R. Heinlein is editor of OSV's Simply Catholic and author of "Glorifying Christ: The Life of Cardinal Francis E. George, O.M.I."
Cardinal Robert W. McElroy, bishop of San Diego, in his widely contested, recent essay in America Magazine, wrote, “The heart of Christian discipleship is a relationship with God the Father, Son and Spirit rooted in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus
The U.S. bishops wrapped up their annual fall assembly in Baltimore today, and with its adjournment came a turnover in conference leadership. Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City was elected secretary; Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore was elected vice president, and Archbishop
Bishop Thomas Paprocki of Springfield, Illinois, was elected by members of the U.S. conference of bishops at their annual fall plenary assembly to serve as chairman of their committee on canonical affairs and Church governance. Paprocki, himself an accomplished and acclaimed canon
Michael Heinlein reminds us that in preparation for the Advent season our entire lives should be spent preparing to be found “worthy to possess the heavenly Kingdom.” “Like John the Baptist, we are also called to be forerunners of the Lord. While
As many would likely tell you themselves, bishops in the United States have been called a lot of names, with Most Reverend and Your Excellency making up only part of the list. But there’s one name currently under consideration for a select
Bishop Kevin Rhoades of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend has approved the opening of the canonization cause of Holy Cross Brother Columba O’Neill, a Pennsylvania native born in 1848. Brother O’Neill was a cobbler by trade, and in 1874, he entered
From the first glimpses the world had of him from the central loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica following his election to the papacy on August 28, 1978, Pope John Paul I charmed the world. He had a contagious smile, was refreshingly plainspoken,
Each summer, Michael Heinlein puts together a summer Catholic trivia quiz for readers and their families to enjoy. This year, his questions test readers on their knowledge of the Old Testament, the Gospels, St. Paul, theology, Black Catholic heroes, sacred symbols, the
Summer travels can be fun and incorporate the Faith. If you plan on traveling anytime soon, here’s a scavenger hunt that can help make the experience totally Catholic. You can use the list as a starter for your own ideas or make
For 2,000 years, Christ in the holy Eucharist has been adored. Ever since Jesus gave himself to us in the consecrated bread and wine at the Last Supper, he has been with us in the Mass and in Eucharistic adoration. Yet, so