VATICAN CITY — Saying “superficial” marriage preparation programs leave many couples at risk of having invalid marriages or unprepared to …
Vatican suggests lengthier,
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marriage
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Dr. Gianna Emanuela Molla, a pediatrician and daughter of Italian St. Gianna Beretta Molla, plans to open …
St. Gianna’s daughter planning
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HOUSTON — Even as the public has grown weary of the pandemic, Catholic chaplains at hospitals continue to work hard …
Christmas Day wedding special for cancer patient Read More »
WASHINGTON — With marriage and Church attendance on a steep decline overall in the United States, Catholic parishes need to …
Why ministry to married couples must radically change Read More »
In 1962, the Archbishop of New Orleans excommunicated a politician who opposed racial integration; subsequently, the politician retracted his position, …
Catholic perspective must be voiced in public square Read More »
LEWISTON, Maine – Asking God to look with kindness on them, to renew their marriage covenant and to increase his …
Long-married couples at annual Mass
celebrate years together, strong faith Read More »
The U.S. bishops approved a draft document that provides a pastoral framework meant to strengthen marriage and family ministry in …
Bishops OK draft of framework for
marriage, family life ministry Read More »
Question: In a recent column, you said that if a couple enters into marriage consciously intending never to have children, …
What the Church expects regarding marriage, children Read More »
Question: My boyfriend and I are starting to have conversations about marriage. I‘m Catholic; he’s Baptist. I have not felt …
Openness to children essential part of Catholic marriage Read More »