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Catholicism Feature Writer: Melissa Roberts

The Catholicism page is dedicated to all things Catholic and Christian. We'll look at the history and future of the church, today's Mass and what's important to Catholics today.

Issues to be covered include the Pope, his bishops and priests, the fight for religious freedom overseas and anti-catholic/christian bias in the media. You can also expect topical reports on recent happenings and reviews of new Catholic movies and books.

We'll cover Lent, Advent - Easter, Christmas, and the liturgical calendar and anything else you want covered. Welcome and please write in with your suggestions and comments.


Feature Writer Articles in Catholicism

How to Make a Short Catholic Pilgrimage For Devotion and Prayer
A pilgrimage is a traditional journey of faith for many, including Catholics. Explore options for a day or afternoon pilgrimage to seek closeness with God.
Best Known Catholic Saints with Feasts in September
Learn about the lives and deeds of September's most popular saints as well as their feast days and the legends surrounding them.
Notre Dame's STEP Program Offers Online Catholic Adult Education
The University of Notre Dame's faculty offer online courses on Church history, theology, and spirituality for Catholic formation through the STEP program.
How to Join the Catholic Church and Become a Roman Catholic
Learn what to expect during the process of joining the Roman Catholic Church, how long it takes to become Roman Catholic, and more.
Wichita Spiritual Life Center Offers Retreats in Heart of Midwest
Diocese of Wichita's Spiritual Life Center offers retreats, conferences, and spiritual formation for the faithful in beautiful central Kansas, USA.


Contributing Articles in Catholicism

Visit to Guadalupe (1999)
Eleven years ago Pope John Paul II made his fourth visit to Mexico. I went with a parish group to see him and we also visited Guadalupe.
The Pope's Visit to England: A Crisis Worsens
Love has only two enemies, hatred and indifference. The Pope's love for the people of England is threatened by the latter.
Stephen Hawking: Smarter than a 16th Century Philosopher?
The Grand Design downloads to Kindles on September 7, 2010. An advanced review of Stephen Hawking's new book has renewed discussion over an old question.
Saint Gregory the Great,'s feast day 3 September
Pope Gregory I is one of two popes to have received the honour of Great, Leo I being the other. Gregory is the patron saint of educators, choirboys and gout
Pope Pius: A Righteous Gentile or Hitler's Pope?
Much controversy has arisen over the role of Pope Pius XII during the holocaust. Did he speak out against the atrocities or did he remain silent?
The Early Life of Saint Peter
Sometimes called the Prince of the Twelve Apostles, St. Peter was entrusted with the public ministry of Jesus and is venerated as the first Pope.
Four Saints for One Day: 28 August
The 28 of August is the feast day of four saints: Alexander of Constantinople, Edmund Arrowsmith, Moses of Ethiopia and the illustrious Augustine of Hippo.
Saints Quotes: Wisdom from Popular Catholic Patrons
Saints are revered members of the Catholic Church who have lived holy lives. Many turn to saints quotes for inspiration and wisdom.
Edmund Campion: English Martyr
Edmund Campion was an English Catholic priest who was martyred during the reign of Ellizabeth I.
Mother Teresa's Call of Vocation to Serve God
A devote Catholic teenager, would make the ultimate sacrifice, leaving her family and country to help the people of a distant land. All in the name of God.
Maximilian Kolbe: Saint of Auschwitz
In 1941 a prisoner at Auschwitz, Maximilian Kolbe, a Catholic priest, took the place of one of a man condemned to death.
In Search of Adam: Human Conception in Embryology and Evolution
The distinction between human and nonhuman, obvious as it may seem, vanishes on the background of evolution.
Britain Faces Disgrace Over the Pope's Visit
The National Secular Society has met to block the Pope's visit to a College. The Government is getting nervous for its name, yet worshippers will not pay.
Darwinian Evolution and the Doctrine of Original Sin
Accepting both biological evolution and the idea that death entered the world as a result of original sin demands a look at time.
Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha: Lily of the Mohawks
The Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha lived over three-hundred years ago and may soon become the first Native American to be canonized as a Saint.