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Marian devotion unifies hundreds at Asia-Pacific Islanders pilgrimage

6 days ago

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- As three choirs sang a modern-day arrangement of the "Memorare" together May 11, a Vietnamese father, mother and daughter in traditional "ao dai" attire walked reverently to the front of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington and placed an ornate crown on the statue of Mary to the left of the altar.


Blind singer-pianist says he relies on God to be his eyes

1 week ago

ANNANDALE, Va. (CNS) -- Behind all the musical prowess of Carlos Ibay is a young man whose strong connection to the heart of Jesus can be recognized through the many outlets of his ingenuity.


Through blogs, Catholic moms share their faith as 'digital disciples'

1 week ago

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- One of Mary's titles is "Christ's First Disciple," and some of Christ's earliest followers were women, two of whom he appeared to first after his resurrection.