A Philadelphia priest working in Haiti has followed through on his plans to return immediately to his longtime ministry in that nation's besieged capital after a brief visit to the U.S. for medical treatment.
Born in Detroit in 1938, Father Healey was ordained a priest for the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers in 1966 and spent more than 50 years in East Africa, predominantly focused on forming what are called "small Christian communities," or SCCs. Having formed
Amid wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, this year's World Mission Sunday is "even more important" than ever, said an executive from the U.S. offices of the Pontifical Mission Societies.
The universal Catholic Church will mark the observance Oct. 22, and the
World Mission Sunday will be celebrated October 22. It is the one Sunday of the year when the Mass is celebrated exclusively for missionary activity. Donations collected at worldwide Masses this Sunday go, in their entirety, to support churches, hospitals, schools and
The Synod on Synodality is the "new Pentecost," which will renew active participation of all Catholics in the life and mission of their church, a cardinal said.
The Catholic Church "needed this time of grace and discernment, a time to look back on
In the remote and enchanting Solomon Islands, Archbishop Christopher Cardone, OP, has dedicated over three decades to serving islanders. In an exclusive interview, he shares his remarkable journey from the tranquil shores of Long Island to the challenging landscapes of the Solomon
How the Mysteries of the Rosary unveiled God’s true presence while serving in rural Jamaica
Joseph Day shares his experience of traveling to Jamaica with his family on a mission trip. He relates the Mysteries of the Rosary through the hardships and spiritual insights of the trip.
In our everyday operations, we sometimes let the voice of the Holy Spirit get lost. But when we get out of our normal everyday rhythms, we make room to hear the Father’s voice, writes Ryan Noll, a FOCUS missionary who facilitates domestic
The connection between the missionary call of every disciple and the gift of Jesus present in the Eucharist was at the center of Pope Francis' message for World Mission Sunday, which will be celebrated Oct. 22. The Vatican released the text of
An Eastern-rite Catholic bishop who represents a large contingent of Ukrainian Catholics in the United States asked students at St. Peter School in Jefferson City if they would "promise to say a prayer in the morning for Ukrainian children."
"And if any of