Catholic Standard

15 articles in this series

World Youth Day Panama

World Youth Day is an international Catholic festival for on youth and young adults, held this year January 22-27 in Panama...

During Washington visit of World Youth Day Cross, young people pray for the Church

Aug 31

World Youth Day logo shows symbols for Mary, Panama

Nov 16

Latest

Through new program, students with intellectual disabilities can find a home at Bishop McNamara

When asked what his favorite thing is about attending Bishop McNamara High School in Forestville, 10th grade student Raymond...

After praying with each other across continents, CUA students will meet fellow pilgrims in Panama

Judges block expansion of religious exemptions to contraceptive mandate

Irish abuse survivor wants Vatican summit to increase accountability

A prominent survivor and advocate for those affected by clerical abuse has urged Pope Francis to publicly name bishops who have...

Pope meets with Chilean bishops, discusses abuse crisis

Pope Francis spent nearly three hours with bishops from Chile discussing the sexual abuse crisis that has rocked the church in...

Jan 14

CUA entrepreneurship students mix business, art and virtue during masterclass with renowned artist

One September evening, about a dozen students huddled around portrait artist Igor Babailov as he sketched the lobby of McMahon...

Jan 14

Increased BOOST funding among hopes of Maryland Catholic Conference for 2019 legislative session

In the 2019 Maryland Legislative Session that is currently underway, the Maryland Catholic Conference is expecting to see a few...

Jan 14

Galleries

January Junior Saints Drawings

For the January Junior Saints, students drew pictures of how they respect life. Peyton Barnett, eighth grade, St. Mary's School, Bryantown Camille Urcia, sixth grade, St. Columba School,...

Las Posadas procession brings Christmas story to Capitol Hill

Wearing robes and head coverings on a chilly December evening on Capitol Hill, young people dressed as Joseph and Mary made their way from St. Joseph's to St. Peter's Church a short walk away. A...

Junior Saints: St. Pius X Regional School

For the month of November, students were asked to create images of their favorite saint and to share what makes that saint special to them. Here are just a few favorite saints shared by students at...

Local

Snowstorm changes schedule for Catholic Charities outreach to furloughed workers

In response to the financial challenges faced by federal employees on furlough, Catholic Charities DC of the Archdiocese of...

Jan 12

Youth from Misión San Andrés raise $43,000 to go to Panama for World Youth Day

Cardinal Wuerl wrote papal nuncio of abuse claims against predecessor in 2004

Archdiocese's statement concerning Cardinal Wuerl's knowledge of Robert Ciolek's allegation against Archbishop McCarrick

US & World

The PA Grand-Jury Report: Not What It Seems – It’s Inaccurate, Unfair & Misleading

This article from Commonweal is reprinted with permission. August 15 is the Feast of the Assumption, a “holy day of...

Pro-lifers: N.Y. abortion bill could one day make being pro-life 'a crime'

Sister Pimentel disappointed about not being able to address president

U.S. can both secure border and treat migrants humanely, says bishop

Faith

Prayer has the power to change lives, hearts, pope says

God is a father who never ignores his children when they call to him in times of suffering, loneliness and despair, Pope...

Jan 09

Seek Jesus, adore him, serve him and others, pope says on Epiphany

Jan 06

Prayer involves recognizing self as God's beloved child, pope says

Jan 02

Pope prays for new year marked by tenderness, brotherhood, peace

Jan 01

Culture

Review: 'A Dog's Way Home'

Fans of 2017's "A Dog's Purpose" may be anxious to catch the quest-based adventure "A Dog's Way Home" (Columbia). Both movies...