Inspired by Holy People: An Interview With Bishop William Skylstad

By Pat McCloskey, O.F.M.

The new president of the U.S. bishops listens to a wide variety of people through visits, Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekends, ham radio conversations and e-mails.

Mother Marianne Cope: A Blessed Among the Lepers

By Lisa Benoit

When most people shunned Hawaii's leprosy victims, Mother Marianne Cope embraced them. In May, the Church named her "Blessed."

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Celebrating Pope John Paul II's Legacy of Jewish-Catholic Dialogue
A traveling exhibit honors what many consider the late pope's greatest contribution: expanding and strengthening ties between Catholics and Jews. By Carol Ann Morrow

My Best Teacher
A severely disabled student offers his teacher a lesson in humanity and grace. By Joris Heise

Young Neighbors in Action
This Catholic summer program connects teens with soup kitchens, abuse centers and other service projects throughout North America. By Phyllis Hanlon

Fiction: Richard Cooper and the Ugly Red Shirt
He almost missed the real gift. By Kathryn O. Umbarger

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