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Author Explores Father Ed Dowling’s Ministry to Alcoholics, the Suffering, and Marginalized

Many people know the story of Alcoholics Anonymous founder Bill Wilson, who lay the groundwork for those struggling through alcoholism

Dennis Lambert grew up in a very Catholic household. His parents were active volunteers in their church, dressed their kids

Yes, it’s that time of year again! I don’t mean pumpkin spice season—though it is that, too. What I’m referring

When Anitra Rowe Schulte gave birth to her first daughter, she wasn’t prepared for a child who was disabled, much

For Joseph Pfeifer, the badge number of 1513 that he received when joining the New York City Fire Department more

“In the greatest story ever told, he really just has a couple of walk-ons, and he doesn’t even have any

As her parents aged and developed medical problems, Noreen Madden McInnes felt called to care for them as much as

NEW YORK, April 26, 2022 — Themes of healing, justice, service, building bridges, and overcoming steep odds are reflected in

UPDATED: This episode of “Christopher Closeup” includes a tribute to Father Catoir beginning at 13:39. ———————————————————————- It is with sadness

During a medical mission trip to Honduras during the early 2000s, Sister Larraine Lauter was walking around a village with