‘ABSOLUTE SHOCK’
Albany Diocese excited by the election of first American pope
'OUR JOYFUL FAITH'
New pope calls for Christian witness in world that finds faith 'absurd'
'A MISSIONARY AT HEART'
Catholic groups welcome Pope Leo XIV, first US-born pope
Here's what happens after a new pope is elected
A lot behind the scenes and in public
HISTORY IS MADE!
Chicago native Cardinal Prevost elected pope, takes name Leo XIV and is the first American to be elected pope
MOMS HELPING MOMS
Christ Child Society helps local mothers with layette program
A morning of black smoke from the Sistine Chapel chimney
Cardinals fail to elect pope in first vote on second day
Conclave: First ballot fails to elect pope
The outcome was not unexpected from the 133 cardinals who entered the Sistine Chapel on May 7
A pope for the world God loves
My prayer is that we will allow our new Holy Father to have the strength and the courage to be a ‘human being’ first
'MAY THE LORD DIRECT OUR STEPS'
Calling on the Holy Spirit and all the saints, cardinals begin conclave
LEGAL NOTICES FOR MAY 8, 2025
LEGAL NOTICES FOR MAY 8, 2025
Laying odds on papabili, and our vulgar church
In all honesty, I don't care who gets elected
IT’S IN THE CARDS!
Here are 11 cardinals with American ties who will cast votes for the next pope
'PARTICULARY CONTENTIOUS'
Judge: New Orleans Archdiocese must show why bankruptcy remains unresolved 5 years in
HOW THE CONCLAVE WORKS
It's guided by a rule book and a prayer book
A shepherd’s care
This spring, let the loving care of our shepherd, Jesus, sink down deeply into our hearts
Father Lawrence J. Decker, 75
Father Lawrence J. Decker, Jr., of Perryville, Md., died April 24 in Lewes, Del.
Serving the royal priesthood
My first Holy Week and Easter as a priest brought busyness and gratitude
100 YEARS OF SERVICE!
Catholic Charities’ center begins celebrating milestone anniversary
