Interior view of the Star of the Sea Painted Church, Big Island, Hawaii. Photo by Frank Schulenburg (Wikicommons)

Aloha innovation: the Catholic Church in Hawaii

by Jim McDermott April 6, 2017

For the 1.5 million people who live on its six islands, Hawaii is not a vacation fantasyland but home, with its own set of struggles and blessings.

Faith, Video

Welcome to the largest Catholic parish in the United States

by America Video April 5, 2017

St. Matthew in Charlotte, N.C., averages 12,000 people at weekend Masses—and that’s hardly the only unique thing about parish life in the United States’ largest Catholic church.

Faith, Features

Lessons on evangelization from the largest parish in the United States

by Leah Libresco April 5, 2017

With 10,000 families and 7,000 volunteers, this megaparish has some novel challenges and opportunities.

Faith, Podcasts

What can smaller parishes learn from the successes of megaparishes?

by The Editors April 5, 2017

This week on the podcast, Matt Malone, S.J., and Kerry Weber talk about “Amoris Laetitia,” the family and parish life. Sam Sawyer, S.J., also offers his perspective. The main topic of this week’s conversation is Leah Libresco’s recent article, “Lessons on evangelization from the largest parish in the United States.” Libresco, a contributing editor for […]

Cardinal Blase Cupich announces the creation of a new anti-violence initiative in Chicago on April 4.

Dispatches, Politics & Society

Cardinal Cupich launches anti-violence program in Chicago with Pope Francis’ support

by Michael J. O’Loughlin April 4, 2017

In a letter to Chicago’s young people, Pope Francis says to follow the example of Martin Luther King Jr.

Gonzaga Bulldogs players celebrate from the bench in the second half against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the semifinals of the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four on April 1 at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. (CNS photo/Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports via Reuters)

News, Politics & Society

Gonzaga? Yes, the tiny school named after a saint plays NC for NCAA title

by Eddie Pells - Associated Press April 3, 2017

A Jesuit school with 7,800 students based in Spokane, Washington is going up against a behemoth from Tobacco Road in Monday night’s NCAA final.

In this November, 2014 file photo, Archbishop Anthony Apuron stands in front of the Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral Basilica in Hagatna, Guam. (AP Photo/Grace Garces Bordallo, File)

Faith, News

Guam Catholic Church is in a ‘perfect storm’ of controversy

by Grace Garces Bordallo - Associated Press and Nicole Winfield - Associated Press April 3, 2017

The battle on the tiny tropical U.S. territory pits the Neocatechumenal Way lay group against critics on a majority Catholic island that was colonized by Spanish missionaries in the 17th century.