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2026-10-01T15:50:44-07:00

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More Than Signs: How The Sacraments Give Us Grace

Last updated on: October 1, 2026 at 3:50 pm   By William Hemsworth

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Catholics use a lot of words that can sound strange to people who are unfamiliar with the faith. Sometimes they even sound strange to those of us who have been Catholic for years. Terms such as sacramentum tantum, res et sacramentum, res tantum, and ex opere operato probably do not come up very often while having coffee after Mass. Yet these terms describe something incredibly important because they help us understand what actually happens in the sacraments. As Catholics, we... Read more

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2026-09-30T19:36:54-07:00

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Adoptionism and Docetism: Two Christological Heresies

Last updated on: September 30, 2026 at 7:36 pm   By William Hemsworth

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When we think about the early days of Christianity, there is a tendency to think about our ancestors in the faith in today’s terms. We may picture Christians gathering in church buildings, priests celebrating Mass in large sanctuaries, and Christians carrying around a Bible containing the same table of contents we have today. We may also assume that every doctrine Christians believe today was already explained using the precise theological terminology that developed over the centuries. However, that was not... Read more

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2026-09-29T16:10:20-07:00

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Ascension Launches Catholic Historical Fiction Series

Last updated on: September 29, 2026 at 4:10 pm   By William Hemsworth

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[EXTON, Pa. – July 31, 2026] Ascension has announced the release of “Fiat Girls,” a new children’s book series that introduces young readers to the lives of beloved female saints through fun and inspiring stories. Featuring St. Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa), St. Rose of Lima and St. Thérèse of Lisieux, this series follows each saint as a young girl, showing how everyday acts of courage, kindness and faith prepared them to answer God’s call and change the world. Written by... Read more

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2026-09-26T16:09:45-07:00

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Team Saint Paul Sends Five to Serve U.S. Military

Last updated on: September 26, 2026 at 4:09 pm   By William Hemsworth

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WASHINGTON, DC — His Excellency, the Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, J.C.D., Archbishop for the Military Services, USA, on Friday commissioned five new members of Team Saint Paul, an apostolate sending civilian young adults to accompany peers in the U.S. armed forces where they serve on their journeys of faith. “With the help of God, I am ready and willing to serve,” said all five: Evan Firman, Audrey Moore, Nafas Nafasshoev, Kieran Stack, and Angela Vu. The commissioning took place... Read more

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2026-09-10T18:09:46-07:00

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Ministry Brands Launches AI Platform

Last updated on: September 10, 2026 at 6:09 pm   By William Hemsworth

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ATLANTA, GA – July 13, 2026 – Ministry Brands, the leading provider of church management software and online giving solutions, today announced the launch of Equip, a ministry-built creative platform with more than120 purpose-built tools designed to help pastors and church teams manage increasing demands for content creation and communication across digital channels. Available as a module within the Ministry Brands Amplify platform, Equip brings sermon preparation, content development, and team workflows into a single system, allowing churches to fully focus on their people and mission.... Read more

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2026-09-10T17:56:24-07:00

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Co-Sponsored Seminarians Celebrate Labor Day Weekend

Last updated on: September 10, 2026 at 5:56 pm   By William Hemsworth

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WASHINGTON, DC – “It’s always a highlight of the year for me to come here,” said the Reverend Mr. Paul Keenan of the Diocese of Lansing, MI. The transitional Catholic deacon commented as he and more than two dozen other prospective Catholic U.S. Military chaplains huddled at the annual Labor Day weekend gathering for chaplain hopefuls. The Sept. 3-6 convocation, hosted by Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, J.C.D., took place at the Edwin Cardinal O’Brien Pastoral Center in Washington, DC, home base for the Archdiocese for... Read more

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2026-09-10T17:50:34-07:00

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CatholicTV Makes Daily Mass More Accessible

Last updated on: September 10, 2026 at 5:50 pm   By William Hemsworth

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WATERTOWN, Mass., September 8, 2026 – CatholicTV serves Catholics and others seeking to explore or deepen their faith, while providing an important connection to the Church for those who are homebound, hospitalized, traveling or otherwise unable to attend Mass in person. CatholicTV is now making it easier than ever to access daily Mass and the network’s full library of Catholic programming through a newly designed website and new streaming apps launching this fall. The digital CatholicTV upgrades offer a simpler,... Read more

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2026-08-29T10:29:48-07:00

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Roster of Speakers Lined Up for Catholic Military Conference

Last updated on: August 29, 2026 at 10:29 am   By William Hemsworth

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WASHINGTON, DC – Very soon, for the first time ever, U.S. Military Catholics from around the country will convene to reflect prayerfully on military service from the perspective of Catholic moral teaching. The national gathering comes amid simmering conflicts, tensions, and anxieties, both at home and abroad, as the Nation’s Finest deploy to keep the peace and maintain global order. The inaugural Catholic Military Conference—the first-ever national conference for Catholic service members, veterans, and their families—will take place Nov. 9-11, 2026, at the Westfields... Read more

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2026-08-26T18:18:57-07:00

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Augustine Institute Expands Catholic Leadership Formation

Last updated on: August 26, 2026 at 6:18 pm   By William Hemsworth

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Florissant, MO, August 24, 2026 – As the Catholic Church faces growing challenges in evangelization, catechesis, and cultural engagement, the need for faithful and rigorous theological formation has never been greater. The Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology is responding by strengthening its mission to form clergy, religious, and lay leaders who are equipped to bring the truth and beauty of the Catholic faith to the world. “Pope Leo XIV has urged that, to respond to the challenges facing today’s... Read more

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2026-07-29T19:00:53-07:00

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Notre Dame Scholar to Address Just War Doctrine

Last updated on: July 29, 2026 at 7:00 pm   By William Hemsworth

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WASHINGTON, DC – Is the ongoing U.S. armed conflict with Iran just war as we know it in modern times, or a “just war” under the longstanding teachings of Saints Augustine and Thomas Aquinas? Catholic Theology Professor Joseph E. Capizzi, Ph.D., will address that and related questions this November in Chantilly, VA. Dr. Capizzi, the McGrath-Cavadini Director of the McGrath Institute for Church Life at Notre Dame University, will be a keynote speaker at the inaugural Catholic Military Conference, to be held Nov. 9-11, 2026, at the Westfields Marriott in Chantilly. The conference... Read more

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