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Pope Leo on priestly ministry — and deacons
Pope Leo issued an Apostolic Letter this morning (Monday) on priestly ministry, "A fidelity that generates the future." Vatican News
‘Peace Be With All of You’: A new look at our new Pope, the servant
A few weeks ago, I received the first copies of my new book, "Peace Be With All of You!": The
Hegseth moves to overhaul chaplain corps
From The Hill: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday he is overhauling the military’s chaplain corps, which provide religious and spiritual support
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From OSV News, two deacons on the commission explain the news that broke earlier this
Mass behind bars: California bishops bring Christ to immigrants at ICE detention center
Details, from the Victorville Daily Press: Six of California’s Catholic bishops visited the Adelanto ICE Processing
Government suspends aid to Texas Catholic Charities
From CNA: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has suspended Catholic Charities of the Rio
The room where it happened: the place where Juan Diego’s miraculous cloak was revealed
With the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe tomorrow, here's a fascinating piece of history,
‘ICE was here’: the provocative message in a Boston parish’s Nativity scene
This story has been floating around for a few days. NCR has the latest: Calling
‘Why are so many young priests leaving ministry?’
It's a good question. I've noticed a lot of new priests — many ordained just
Vatican commission says no to women deacons
The Commission unanimously expressed support for the establishment of new ministries that “could contribute to
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