Q & A
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Giving gang members a reason to hope
After reading Father Gregory Boyle’s new book, Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion, in which he writes about the two decades he’s spent ministering to gang youth and building a small nonprofit staffed by former gang members… read more
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Bringing Blessed Hildegard to life
Linn Maxwell loves music. This love, not to mention her classical training and her beautiful voice, has led to invitations to perform in countless venues in 25 countries, in productions ranging from cabaret shows to Handel’s “Messiah.” … read more
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A conversation with Matthew Kelly, motivational speaker; author
In order to make a living as an internationally recognized motivational speaker, Matthew Kelly has to have a good stage presence, a booming voice, and a sense of humor. And he does. But to truly succeed, Kelly, 36, also needs to listen. We all do, he… read more
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Q&A: Victoria Cavanaugh, Founder and director of Nuestro Ahora
In 2005, inspired by the story of martyr Jean Donovan, college student Victoria Cavanaugh traveled to Central America, where she found her calling among the orphans of El Salvador. Recognizing the vital role education plays in securing the uncertain … read more
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Stephen McEveety, film producer, talks about faith, film, and fatherhood
Stephen McEveety, producer of “The Passion of the Christ,” and executive producer of “Bella” and “Braveheart,” knows a good story when he sees one. A lot of scripts pass by his desk; a lot don’t get any farther. But… read more
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Priest and scholar discovers new key to understanding C.S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia
“I regard [this discovery] very much as a godsend and a gift which has been given to me in order for me just to share it with other people”Re-reading one of C.S. Lewis’ poems one night in 2003 as he was nearing the end of his ordination training, … read more
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A Catholic Digest Papal Visit Exclusive Bishop Clarence Silva(Photo by Michael Collopy) When many Americans think of Honolulu, Hawaii, visions of warm beaches and tall palm trees often come to mind. But for Bishop… read more
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Kevin Cole (Photo by Avram Golden) Kevin Cole in concert!Kevin Cole’s next performance will be held November 9 at 8 p.m. at the Palace Theater in Waterbury, Connecticut. Cole is donating the performance to benefit Holy Family … read more
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Photos courtesy of Kristin Shrader-Frechette A closer look at Kristin Shrader-FrechetteDo you have a favorite book? “I have hundreds of favorites. Let me just tell you what I’ve read in the last two weeks — Ken… read more
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Chairez on a street in Boyle Heights, wearing the green T-shirt that identifi es the womenof Comunidad en Movimiento who participate in the Safe Passages program (Photos courtesy of the Catholic Campaign For Human Development) A… read more


















