Living consecrated virginity in the 21st century

Since the fourth century, consecrated virginity has been recognized by the Church as a spousal union between a woman and Christ. The ancient tradition is coming back into focus after Pope Francis approved a new instruction, Ecclesiae Sponsae Imago, on June 8,

Language matters in assisted-suicide battle

Opponents of physician-assisted suicide want people in the pews to understand a very simple point: in regard to this issue, precise language is extremely important. It is especially crucial when dealing with the messaging put forth by the national nonprofit group that

Choir readies for first coast-to-coast U.S. tour

Mark Spyropoulos spends three hours a day in music school, practicing with a choir composed of 20 men and 35 boys. The 32-year-old professional baritone from England said the choir leader sometimes has to reprove the children for not paying attention during

Special needs integrated at Kentucky school

Buzzwords like “inclusiveness” and “diversity” rarely are paired in the same breath with “saint” or “heaven.” But at Immaculata Classical Academy in Louisville, Kentucky, those words have been woven into its fabric from the time of its founding in 2010. “We wanted

Sisters extend mercy to the peripheries

The Sisters of Mercy made headlines after they were arrested in February for peaceful civil disobedience in Washington, D.C., where they were demanding a new policy for the thousands of Deferred Action for Child Arrivals (DACA) recipients. But their ministry to serve