Stories
The Hidden Sanctuary of Holy Angels
Stephen Copeland
February 24, 2025
Tucked away in Belmont, North Carolina, Holy Angels has not only cared for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities but has also transformed lives, including those of the caregivers.
M. Karolyn Nunes, FSGM: Guiding Women Through Spiritual Discernment
Janice Lane Palko
February 24, 2025
Sister M. Karolyn took the name “Mary Karolyn” to reflect her admiration of and devotion to Karol Wojtyla, who became Pope John Paul II.
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Harvesting Justice
Stephen Copeland
January 24, 2025
Behind every meal, there’s a story of sacrifice; Julie Taylor’s work at the National Farm Worker Ministry brings to light the often invisible and harsh realities of farm labor in the United States.
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‘Dead Man Walking’ at 30: The Fight Continues
Elizabeth Bookser Barkley, PhD
December 30, 2024
“Grace comes and wakes us up,” says Sister Helen Prejean, who has dedicated her life to fighting capital punishment in the United States. “It’s what you do with it when it comes that counts.”
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Pioneering Support for Pregnant Women
Stephen Copeland
December 30, 2024
In southwest Ohio, an organization called Healthy Moms & Babes is quietly revolutionizing maternal and infant care.
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The Road to Emmaus: Accompanying Those with Mental Illness
Father Fred Cabras OFM Cap
December 30, 2024
What does it mean to accompany one another? The road to Emmaus can be our guide, writes Father Fred Cabras, a Franciscan mental health professional.
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Brother Brian Henry Newbigging, OFM Conv
Daniel Imwalle
December 17, 2024
Brother Brian Henry Newbigging, OFM Conv, has a unique insight into the work that goes into making these beautiful, symbolic objects.
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