Bishop James Conley of the Diocese of Lincoln delivered a powerful homily at the Vigil Mass for Life in Washington, DC before a congregation of thousands of Catholics praying and standing for life. #catholic #prolife #marchforlife | Napa Institute

“Newman has been my friend since before I became Catholic.” Most Rev. James D. Conley of Catholic Diocese of Lincoln tells us why St. John Henry Newman is his favorite saint, and why he felt close enough to him to use Newman’s motto as his own episcopal motto. #StJohnHenryNewman, pray for us! | United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Today, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary—a holy day of obligation. We rejoice in the truth that Mary, at the end of her earthly life, was taken body and soul into heavenly glory. Her Assumption is a sign of hope for us all, pointing us to the eternal life promised in Christ. May Our Lady’s faith and obedience inspire us to follow her Son more closely. God bless you! | Bishop James Conley

SNEAK PEEK: "Everything becomes just more magnified..." --Bishop Wall talks walking the El Camino de Santiago with Archbishop Coakley and Bishop Conley! Catch our FULL interview next week! | National Catholic Register

James Coney and his wife, Sarah, struggled not knowing why their 12-year-old was born with a severe learning disability. In their darkest moments, they blamed themselves. Then, out of the blue, came a video call and an answer | The Times and The Sunday Times