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Sister Jeannine Gramick, SL (standing on the right), marches with LGBTQ Catholics in a pride parade in Prague, Czech Republic.

A Loud Amen: One Woman’s Journey as a Gay Catholic

Stephen Copeland August 17, 2025

In the quiet pews of Sacred Heart Church, Sandra Worsham wrestled with her identity as a lesbian and a Catholic. With the support of New Ways Ministry, she transformed her pain into a testament of faith, proving that love and devotion can coexist.

Sister Norma Pimentel plays with a child

Sister Norma Pimentel’s Mission

Daniel Imwalle August 16, 2025

Sister Norma Pimentel, MJ, has long advocated for the humane and dignified treatment of migrant people who arrive in our country. Recognition of her holy work has prompted praise from many—including the late Pope Francis.

A New Pope, a New Ministry

Susan Hines-Brigger June 25, 2025

As Pope Leo XIV begins his ministry, what are some people’s hopes for his papacy?

St. Francis Builds: Transforming Lives through Faith and Construction

Stephen Copeland June 25, 2025

For 20 years, this global ministry has combined physical labor and spiritual formation to rebuild lives, communities, and the Church itself.

Nuns Against Gun Violence

Peter Feuerherd April 25, 2025

Another mass shooting, another spate of thoughts and prayers. A group of sisters and their supporters are working to reignite a sense of urgency in the face of America’s gun violence epidemic.