Father Stanley Rother is the first U.S. born priest to be named 'blessed'

Sept. 9 is the traditional feast day for St. Peter Claver, often recognized as the patron saint of Catholic ministry to African-Americans in the United States.

To this day I have no idea why the editor of ‘America’ asked me, the youngest and newest member of the staff, to write the story.

For Catholic women experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety, faith and faith communities can be a lifeline—but also a potential source of guilt, shame or frustration.

The author of "The Sympathizer" has a new book of short stories about Vietnamese-Americans who do not fit stereotypes.

How do you carry on when a majority of your own church, clerical and lay, denounces you?

The predatory loan industry’s lobby is powerful, and legislation is often gutted of any real power to protect the vulnerable.

Besides having a great mind, Jefferson had a great ego—also for good and ill.

Although he termed it "the one non-issue of the campaign," his priesthood was a major issue for the people of Rhode Island.

Pastoral care re-imagined in light of purgatory can bring our world much needed healing and communion.