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The sign of the cross is a prayer and a ...

Catholics make the sign of the cross in prayer and at Mass. It has an ancient history as a sign of blessing in the church.

Couple in Diocese of Rochester shares ministerial bond

HILTON — In early 2023, during one of their very first conversations, Anya Rosien and Daniel Trosa found that they had a common ministerial interest.

Mass Matters

““Do this in memory of me.” — Jesus (Luke 22: 19) How does Mass matter to you? That’s a question Catholic Courier staff members will be asking local Catholics as […]

A collage showing Saint Pius X, Blessed Carlo Acutis and St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, all of whom had particular devotion to the Eucharist.

10 saints who can bring us close to the Eucharist

The new "Ark + Dove" podcast.

‘The Ark and the Dove’ podcast explores race and religion

Author Mark Berchem is photographed showing a copy of his book, "Step up, Dad: Your Kids Need You," published February 2023 by Wellspring Books. Berchem, a parishioner of St. Joseph in West St. Paul, Minn., is the founder of founder of NET Ministries, a Catholic youth missionary organization based in West St. Paul.

Book aims to help dads recognize their power to pass on faith

Six residents of the Village of Merici in Indianapolis -- a Catholic organization that provides housing, support services and educational opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities -- showcase hats and T-shirts in an undated photo. The items are part of a fundraising effort led by Cathedral High School grad and Cincinnati Bengals football player Ted Karras that has raised nearly $400,000 for the Village. The residents are Mary McClamroch, left, Jason Renie, Trese Mascari, Sarah Boyd, Angie Cain and Steve Mailloux.

Sales of hats NFL player created benefit Catholic facility

Couples in the Diocese of Rochester are celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2023. (stock photo)

Couples celebrate 2023 milestone anniversaries

Courier staff to visit parishes’ summer festivals

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