Fr. Levi James (right) with former Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of St. Louis Mark Rivituso during the promise of obedience June 7 at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Belleville. By David Wilhelm Messenger Editor There was no shortage of important stories for Catholics in 2025, both locally and […]
Sr. Sarah Harbaugh (above left) and Sr. Barbara Hudock, ASC regional leader, stand at the altar during Sr. Sarah’s Perpetual Profession of Vows on Dec. 6 in Hecker (Submitted photo). Before a large gathering of friends, family and members of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, Sister Sarah Harbaugh […]
Pope Leo’s vantage point during his livestreamed digital connection with 16,000 people at the NCYC conference in Indianapolis (CNS photo/Vatican Media). By Linda Norris Behrens and David Wilhelm Messenger Staff On Nov. 21, history was made as the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, embarked on his first- ever digital visit […]
Peter Abu Farha carves a mother-of-pearl seashell into a broach at his shop in Bethlehem, where Jesus was born (Submitted photo). By Liz Quirin For The Messenger “Oh little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie, above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by … […]
Fr. Levi James (right) with former Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of St. Louis Mark Rivituso during the promise of obedience June 7 at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Belleville. By David Wilhelm Messenger Editor There was no shortage of important stories for Catholics in 2025, both locally and […]
Sr. Sarah Harbaugh (above left) and Sr. Barbara Hudock, ASC regional leader, stand at the altar during Sr. Sarah’s Perpetual Profession of Vows on Dec. 6 in Hecker (Submitted photo). Before a large gathering of friends, family and members of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, Sister Sarah Harbaugh […]
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — At a time when so much pressure and so many demands are placed on priests, they should find support, freedom and relief in recognizing the gifts of laypeople and collaborating with them, Pope Leo XIV said. “The ministry of the priest […]
