Thrive for Life Prison Project Presents Sacred Music Composed by a Man Currently Serving 25 Years to Life
| 04/29/2025
By: Patrick Grady
Thrive for Life Prison Project, a ministry for all people affected by incarceration and detention, presented a special concert at St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral in April during Lent.
Musician Paul Cortez, able to cultivate his passion for music behind bars, created a beautiful composition based on Jesus’ anguish in the Garden of Gethsemane.
Monsignor Luke Sweeney, S.T.L., is the dean of seminarians and professor of Catholic social teaching at St. Joseph's Seminary. We spoke with him about the next generation of priests, the upcoming comprehensive exams at the seminary, and how we can respect God's creation.
By:
Patrick Grady
| 03/12/2026
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Showcasing the flame as a symbol for the Holy Spirit, this exhibition offers a reflective environment to engage with the Holy Spirit this Lent.
By:
Patrick Grady
| 03/12/2026
Catholic Near East Welfare Association sends $1 million to support Catholic initiatives in Lebanon, Gaza, and the West Bank.