As happens each July for the past 142 years, a big Marian observance occurs at NYC’s Pontifical Shrine for Our Lady of Mt. Carmel (www.olmtc.org). The church, located on 116 th St. between First Ave.

Each of the new cardinals receiving the red hat at the consistory on Saturday has a chosen spiritual motto, giving a window into their spirituality and priorities. Episcopal mottos selected when a ...

“Can you explain the Assumption?” This question opens a discussion on the Marian dogmas, addressing common struggles with understanding them. The episode also touches on discerning the differences ...

What I needed, and what many of us desired, were intelligent and winsome ambassadors for Christ who knew the intellectual basis for the Catholic faith, respected and understood the solemnity and ...