Stories
From Illness to Healing, Anguish to Redemption
Robert G. Schroeder
March 7, 2025
Illness and tragedy wounded them. Faith and family healed them.
The Nuns Are OK: Building a Sustainable Future for Women Religious
Elizabeth Bookser Barkley, PhD
February 24, 2025
While numbers in congregations of women religious are falling in the United States, Catholic sisters from all corners of the country are reimagining how to live out their missions in a shifting cultural landscape.
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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.
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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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