‘A Dark and Desperate Race,’ a New Novel About Faith, Resilience, and Self-worth for Children
| 05/2/2025
By: Fernanda Pierorazio
Award-winning author Stephanie Weller Hanson talks to The Good Newsroom about her first Catholic novel for children (ages 9-12), “A Dark and Desperate Race,” which will be out on May 1. This action-packed, coming-of-age adventure is set in a world reminiscent of 17th-century Europe and follows Will Pennington.
He is a boy who feels like he can never measure up to his father’s expectations – until an urgent mission to save his home and kingdom reveals his God-given strengths and courage.
After back-to-back Archdiocese losses to St. Joseph by the Sea, the Lady Crusaders break through with a dominant 65-35 championship win.
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The Good Newsroom
| 02/27/2026
El 27 de febrero, la Iglesia celebra la festividad de San Gabriel de la Dolorosa, un santo joven que, a pesar de haber vivido solo 24 años, dejó una profunda huella en la espiritualidad católica.
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Buenas Noticias
| 02/27/2026
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Relics connected to Christ’s suffering invite the faithful to reflect on Calvary and the mystery of the Passion.