Economy in recession? Depression? A blip? All of the above -- or none?
- May 30, 2020
Boston College
- Home
- Boston College
Leap year’s extra day has a Catholic origin
- Feb 24, 2020
The extra day we get approximately once every four years is a way to adapt the calendar year to the astronomical year. But did you know the present system of calculating the leap years was designed around fixing the date of Easter?
Meeting of Church heavy-hitters calls for ‘adjustments’ to priestly formation
- Jan 7, 2020
A Boston College conference called for greater involvement of women and laity in seminary formation.
Imitate Pete Frates, ice bucket challenge inspiration, says priest
- Dec 17, 2019
At a packed funeral Mass in Boston Dec. 13 for Pete Frates, whose battle with ALS helped propel the viral ice bucket challenge, the homilist urged the congregation to face adversity as Frates did: “Be patient hopeful and strong. Live life honorably and be aglow with goodness.”
‘Holy War’ to kick off when Boston College arrives at Notre Dame on Saturday
- Nov 22, 2019
Boston College and Notre Dame, the two most prominent football programs at Catholic universities, face off for the 25th time on Saturday night.
American Catholicism may be down, but March proves it’s not out
- Mar 27, 2019
An 18-day odyssey through the U.S. in March has bolstered the case for bullishness about American Catholic prospects.
Theologian: U.S. Church needs to be more creative, prophetic
- Dec 27, 2018
Hosffman Ospino is an associate professor of Hispanic ministry and religious education at Boston College. He spoke to Crux about the state of the Church in the United States after V Encuentro.
Most Read
Latest Stories
Quick Links
Currents News The Tablet DeSales Media Group in the Diocese of Brooklyn Angelus News The Catholic Channel on Sirius XM Catholic Standard Catholic TV
About Crux
We’re a news site dedicated to offering the very best in smart, wired and independent coverage of the Vatican and the Catholic Church.
Connect with us
Latest
© 2019 Crux Catholic Media Inc. 