After Saturday, Frank Hine will be in an unusual position for a Roman Catholic — when his daughter weds, he can both give the bride away and pronounce the couple man and wife. “It would be a little ...

When the Rev. Harry E. Bronson, pastor of Rising Sun Baptist Church, asked Trustee Thomas James Bronson to consider being ordained as a deacon some 30 years ago, Bronson declined. Things change. On ...

Thirty-three new deacons from Rome's North American College were ordained Oct. 4 at a ceremony in St. Peter's Basilica, bringing both excitement and joy to the men. "This is really a wonderful day for ...

Von George kneeled before Bishop Alfred A. Schlert, his head bowed, wearing the white stole of a cleric. It was a moment he had been preparing for the last six years — and one he was almost not well ...

Pope Francis’ words on forgiveness, service and communion were delivered to more than 4,000 deacons gathered for a historic jubilee celebration in St. Peter’s Basilica. An aerial view shows over 4,000 ...