District Magazine

What did the Catholic Church look like during its infancy?  We'll find out through a series of articles, touching on the Liturgy, to history, to art, and beyond!

At the beginning of his pontificate, during the World Youth Day on Copacabana Beach in 2013, Pope Francis exhorted the youth to “¡Hagan lio!” or “Make a mess!”

In the popular conception, the word “medieval” is bereft of positive connotations. It denotes something ignorant or close-minded, at best; something to be pitied or looked upon with contempt....

In this issue of The Angelus, we look at the prevalent cultural currents during the Victorian Era with particular attention paid to Catholicism’s role during it. 

In the early years of the 20th century and the decades that followed, a so-called “back-to-the-land” movement emerged on both sides of the Atlantic.

"In this issue of The Angelus we present a number of articles that explore how education has been corrupted in our day. And so as to not present a purely gloomy picture of the state of education, you will also find in these pages examples of healthy Catholic education."

In all walks of life, Catholics have had a powerful impact on American culture, from baseball to the Supreme Court; Catholicism is an integral part of this great country.

It is sadly ironic that this issue of The Angelus is dedicated to the theme of the World Between the Wars when, at the time I write this letter, Ukraine and Russia are the midst of one.

Although film and television were envisioned as another means to bring human artistry to a wider audience, it did not take long for unscrupulous persons to exploit this forum to spread vice.

In this issue we focus on the theme of Liturgical Living. It is easy to think of liturgy as external, something those raised to the priesthood “perform” or “do.”