How did Chiara (Clare) di Favarone, who was born in 1193 in Assisi, Italy, become the patroness of television in 1958?

As Noah Hernandez studies and is formed spiritually for the priesthood, he is surrounded by the grandeur of Rome’s centuries-old basilicas, art, and traditions. The scenery is beautiful and impressive, but the plains and people of his native West Texas are what remain firmly entrenched in his heart. Born and raised in Odessa, Texas, this is the land, people, and place that shaped his vocation.

La sexualidad humana fue creada por Dios como algo bueno y bello. Desafortunadamente, el pecado ha pervertido este precioso don de muchas maneras dañinas. Un desafío constante para la humanidad es cómo lidiar con la tentación de la lujuria. Después de muchos años escuchando confesiones y compartiendo con la gente sobre la vida espiritual, quisiera compartir un resumen de algunas de las armas más efectivas en la lucha por vencer la tentación y crecer en la virtud de la pureza.

Human sexuality was created by God as something good and beautiful. Unfortunately, sin has perverted this precious gift in many harmful ways. A perennial human challenge is how to deal with the temptation to lust. After many years of hearing confessions and sharing with people about the spiritual life, I would like to share a summary of some of the most effective weapons in the fight to conquer temptation and grow in the virtue of purity.

The Diocese of San Angelo is partnering with the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., to evaluate and understand member relationships to their parish, clergy, and other parishioners.

Animo a todos los católicos a permanecer firmes en comunión con el Papa León XIV, con los obispos en comunión con él, y con toda la Iglesia.

I encourage all Catholics to remain steadfast in communion with Pope Leo XIV.

Bishop Michael J. Sis, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of San Angelo, asks everyone to pray for all those impacted by the shooting event in Midland, Texas, today. We are all profoundly grateful for the services of first responders and medical personnel involved in this situation. May God watch over the people of Midland.

El 4 de julio de 2026, los Estados Unidos celebrará el 250º aniversario de la firma de la Declaración de Independencia. Por todo el país, se están organizando eventos para conmemorar este hito histórico. En este artículo, comparto algunas reflexiones desde una perspectiva católica para fomentar la meditación personal sobre el semiquincentenario de nuestra nación.

On July 4, 2026, the United States of America will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Across the country, people are planning events to commemorate this historic milestone. In this article, I offer some thoughts from a Catholic perspective to promote thoughtful personal reflection on our nation’s semiquincentennial.

Pope Leo XIV released his first encyclical on artificial intelligence. Click to see a Vatican summary and video.

Los recientes desacuerdos entre el Papa León XIV y el presidente Donald Trump han sido ampliamente comentados por periodistas, humoristas, y personas influyentes en las redes sociales. Algunos han dicho que el Papa debería mantenerse al margen y no inmiscuirse en asuntos globales como la guerra. Sin embargo, cualquier papa tiene el derecho y la responsabilidad de abordar cuestiones de fe y moral. La moralidad trasciende lo personal; también es social. El Santo Padre debe pronunciarse sobre temas que afectan a la humanidad, incluyendo la guerra y la paz.

The recent disagreements between Pope Leo XIV and President Donald Trump have been discussed at length by news reporters, late night comedians, and social media influencers. Some have said that the pope should “stay in his lane” and not delve into global issues like war. However, any pope has both a right and a responsibility to address matters of faith and morals. Morality is more than personal; it is also social. The Holy Father must speak out on issues that have an impact on human beings, including war and peace.

The Office of Evangelization and Catechesis has a long history of offering various formation classes to help those interested grow in their knowledge of our Catholic faith. The format, topics, and even names of the programs have been different over the approximate 40-year history. Most recently, you may have heard of our Basic and Advanced Formation programs.

En la temporada de Pascua, celebramos la victoria de Jesucristo sobre el pecado y la muerte. Esto nos brinda la oportunidad de afrontar algo que afecta a muchas personas – el miedo a la muerte.

In the Easter season, we celebrate the victory of Jesus Christ over sin and death. This presents us with the opportunity to confront something that affects many people — the fear of death.

The most sacred Mass of the year is happening tonight at a Catholic church near you!