Franciscan Brother Andrew Hennessy shares his purpose for creating an evening that combines throwing axes, drinking beer, eating pizza, smoking cigars and participating in eucharistic adoration.
Youth
Posted inArts & Culture, Jesuitical
The making of a Papal Ninja Warrior
What is a papal ninja and how do you become one?
Posted inArts & Culture, Podcasts
The making of a Papal Ninja Warrior
What is a papal ninja and how do you become one? This week, we went straight to the source to find out. Sean Bryan competes on the hit NBC show “American Ninja Warrior,” where he takes on insanely difficult obstacle courses—for the greater glory of God. And that’s just his side gig. Sean also helps lead […]
Posted inDispatches, Faith
Infographic: Generation groups and religion
Surveys suggest that younger Americans are turning away from religion, but they may not have been properly introduced to the church in the first place.
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Philadelphia suspends foster care partnership with Catholic Social Services over L.G.B.T. issues
Catholic Social Services refuses to place foster children in homes headed by same-sex couples; the city of Philadelphia says this policy violates a nondiscrimination law.
Posted inArts & Culture, Ideas
Catholics are sharing memes online. Is this the New Evangelization?
Can inside jokes among those who already speak the language of the church appeal to the outside world?
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
Where are the millennial Catholic activists?
Millennials need to acknowledge that our parents’ generation will not be able to lead the way forever.
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‘Why does the church hate gay people?’ Boston bishop seeks to listen to young people
“We are losing three generations of people, and we need to hear why,” said Bishop Mark O’Connell.
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Jesuit students inspired to protect life “from womb to tomb” at March for Life
Some students had reservations about politicians whose pro-life commitment was too narrow.