A former Catholic monastery that has been a Camden landmark since the early 1900s is being demolished to make way for parking lots for a nearby hospital. The historic stone structure, known as the ...

CANON CITY -- For 88 years, the landmark Holy Cross Abbey monastery has been an eye-catching monument synonymous with the city and a fascinating part of local history. Located at 2951 E. U.S. 50, the ...

Father Chouciño seems like a bottomless well of ideas for evangelization, and only his determination surpasses his enthusiasm ...

A group of religious activists disrupted a prayer session at a Catholic monastery in Haifa, Israel, last week, claiming the historic site is holding the bones of a biblical prophet. Israeli protesters ...

In 1982, the sociology department of a Catholic university invited Passionist priest Fr. Thomas Berry, to reflect upon the future of the Catholic church in the United States. Fr. Berry, a cultural ...

St. Elijah's Monastery in Mosul dated back to the sixth century, making it the oldest Christian monastery in Iraq. Muslims and Christians alike have made pilgrimages to the Chaldean Catholic monastery ...

The Vietnamese government has renewed its seizures of Catholic Church properties in the country, demolishing several monasteries to build hotels and tourist resorts. The move has generated fears that ...

St. Benedict’s Monastery, described by its stewards as a “symbol of God’s presence” in the heart of a “sacred valley” in Old ...

Looking for unique Christmas gifts? There are many monasteries and religious communities that offer handmade gifts that celebrate the Catholic faith. Buying presents online from religious brothers and ...

CONCORD, New Hampshire — A Catholic monastery in Concord is closing, leaving its five remaining nuns with a decision to make. The Concord Monitor reports the Diocese of Manchester announced last week ...

An international research team is advocating for the protection of a newly uncovered trove of centuries-old Catholic texts that could contribute to the world's collection of art and music from the ...