ARISE

By Tony DeGol Proclaim! Peter Ascosi never left the Catholic Church, but he remembers the period in his life when he was – in his words – distant from God. Years ago, while working in Washington, D.C., he passed Saint Stephen Martyr...

Season four of the diocesan renewal initiative ARISE Together in Christ happens during Lent 2020. The theme, New Heart, New Spirit, will explore Reconciliation and the transforming power of forgiveness. Participants will also be invited to reach out to those...

By Tony DeGol Proclaim! If you had to point out the best kept secret of the Catholic Church, what would it be? In Doctor Donald Asci’s opinion, it is Catholic Social Teaching. So much attention is focused on Church teaching involving contraception, abortion,...

In preparation for season three of ARISE Together in Christ, a special diocesan convocation is planned for the morning of September 21 at Bishop Carroll Catholic High School in Ebensburg. Doctor Donald Asci, a Professor of Theology at Franciscan University...

By Tony DeGol Proclaim! Is it time for the Church to rediscover its role in engaging the faithful on Catholic Social Teaching? Sister Linda LaMagna, CCW, thinks so, and her enthusiasm was evident at the conclusion of a special Liturgy during which...

By Tony DeGol Proclaim! Making the world a better place requires us to love as Jesus loved. That message will be highlighted at a special convocation leading up to the launch of season three of the diocesan-wide renewal initiative ARISE Together in...

By Tony DeGol Proclaim! Two major events will serve as precursors to the upcoming third season of the diocesan renewal initiative ARISE Together in Christ. A Mass of Commissioning is planned for everyone affiliated with the effort including parish coordinators, small group...