The elevation is a call to "reflect more deeply on the dignity of women, the new evangelization and the greatness of the mystery of divine mercy."

Barbara E. Reid on using Scripture to further gender equality

The Gospels unanimously report that the risen Lord first appeared to Mary Magdalene.

Corita Kent called people to the simplicity of the Gospel through her revolutionary art.

Today is the feast day of St. Mary Magdalene, one of the most misunderstood of all saints. 

From our archives, 2003.