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The Dispatch

A photographer’s “extraordinary journey” to visit every U.S. cathedral and basilica

August 19, 2023 Jim Graves 14

Andrew Masi of the Diocese of Bridgeport, Connecticut, is in the midst of a 20-year “extraordinary journey” to visit the 192 cathedrals and 92 basilicas of the United States. Masi, who converted to the Catholic […]

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Napa Institute 13th Annual Summer Conference to focus on “what we need now”

June 15, 2023 Jim Graves 23

The Napa Institute will hold its 13th annual summer conference July 26-30, at The Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa, California. The conference features presentations by prominent Catholic speakers, fine dining and conversation, and opportunities […]

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“If you don’t believe in the devil, declare war on him and find out what happens.”

April 27, 2023 Jim Graves 14

The writing and directing team of Chuck Konzelman and Cary Solomon (God’s Not Dead, Do You Believe?, Unplanned) released their new movie Nefarious on April 14.  It tells the story of a mass-murdering inmate (Sean Patrick […]

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Becoming Catholic: Conversations with seven converts

April 8, 2023 Jim Graves 5

Dioceses across the nation are preparing for the Easter Vigil and the welcoming of catechumens (those not yet baptized) and candidates (baptized and preparing to receive Confirmation and First Holy Communion). Some dioceses are preparing […]

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National Men’s Conference to focus on helping men find their role in the Body of Christ

March 12, 2023 Jim Graves 1

The National Men’s Conference will be held on Saturday, March 25, 8 am to 5 pm in the Cintas Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Formerly known as the Cincinnati Men’s Conference, the annual conference will begin […]

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Meet the 6 American Black Catholics who are on the road to sainthood

February 28, 2023 Catholic News Agency, Jim Graves 4

Sister Thea Bowman and Venerable Augustus Tolton. / Courtesy of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration / New York Public Library

Newport Beach, California, Feb 28, 2023 / 12:55 pm (CNA).
Among the history revisited for Black History Mont… […]

Features

A Catholic Response to Gender Identity Theory addresses “tsunami” of gender ideology

February 16, 2023 Jim Graves 40

Archbishop Alexander Sample of the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon released A Catholic Response to Gender Identity Theory: Catechesis and Pastoral Guidelines on January 25th. In an introductory letter, he explained that its purpose is […]

Features

Thirsting for Christ in Fresno: An interview with Bishop Joseph Brennan

February 13, 2023 Jim Graves 6

Bishop Joseph V. Brennan, 68, has led the Diocese of Fresno since 2019. He was born in Van Nuys, California, the son of a grocer and the ninth of 10 children (he has a twin […]

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Walk for Life West Coast 2023 to be held on January 21st

January 12, 2023 Jim Graves 0

The Walk for Life West Coast, the nation’s second largest pro-life event, will present its 19th-annual rally and walk through the streets of downtown San Francisco on Saturday, January 21, 2023. The walk is held […]

Features

“The best Christmas present is to be silent for a time with the Lord”

December 21, 2022 Jim Graves 8

Bishop William Byrne, 58, has served as the Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield, Massachusetts since 2020. He grew up in Washington, D.C., where he attended Catholic schools, and was ordained a priest for the […]

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