More COVID-19 casualties: 20 New York City Catholic schools to close
The announcement: The Office of the Superintendent of Schools of the Archdiocese of New York today announced 20 Catholic schools
‘What I missed most about being quarantined was serving at Mass as a deacon’
From The Hawaii Catholic Herald, Deacon Fred Carahasen describes an experience I think many deacons will recognize: Coming out of
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 7/9/20
How SCOTUS ruling could affect cases of teachers fired from Catholic school over same-sex marriage (IndyStar) The ruling could hurt
NY Times: ‘New outbreaks of coronavirus are surging through churches’
Details: Weeks after President Trump demanded that America’s shuttered houses of worship be allowed to reopen, new outbreaks of the
‘Friends, Catholics must stop tearing each other apart online…’
This latest video from Bishop Robert Barron says something we all need to hear right now: We should be outraged
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 7/8/20
Supreme Court rulings side with religious employers (The New York Times) The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a Trump administration
Must-read: Dr. Fauci’s boss on the pandemic, vaccines and faith
A grateful diaconal bow to my friend Father Dan Pacholec, who posted this on Facebook. From New York magazine, here's
Sister who died of COVID-19 reportedly first nun in India to be cremated
Heartbreaking, via UCA News: Ashes of the first Indian Catholic nun to be cremated were interred in her congregation’s cemetery
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 7/7/20
Faith leaders ask Congress to increase overseas pandemic aid (CNS) Three dozen faith-based organizations, including Catholic Relief Services, have asked
We started having public Masses again. Here’s what happened.
After nearly four months, we resumed public Masses at my parish this weekend, and what a blessing it was. It
A few saintly deacons you may not have heard about
My friend Kevin di Camillo draws our attention to a few of them in the National Catholic Register: St. Ephrem
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 7/6/20
Serra statue destroyed at state capital (The Sacramento Bee) A statue of Junipero Serra, the Franciscan priest who helped to
The faith of Hamilton — and ‘Hamilton’
Like a lot of people with a pulse, I saw "Hamilton" this weekend. (Spoiler alert: everything you've heard is true.
The song goes on: Homily for July 5, 2020, 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Note: This weekend, my parish resumes Sunday Masses for the first time in almost four months. The other day PBS
A cardinal’s homily at an ordination: ‘Don’t expect it to be easy’
Last weekend, Cardinal Michael Czerny, SJ ordained 18 men — 2 priests and 18 deacons — from all around the
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 7/3/20
California bans singing in churches (Sacramento Bee) Updated COVID-19 guidelines issued Wednesday by the state Department of Public Health require
Archdiocese of San Francisco ordered to halt indoor public Masses
Details from CNA: The Archdiocese of San Francisco is pledging to comply with the city and county public health orders
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 7/2/20
Tucson suspends public worship among COVID-19 surge (KOLD) the Diocese of Tucson once again suspended public worship in response to
What happened to Father Thomas Haake?
Some of you may have seen this on social media: @TaylorRMarshall please pray for Fr. Thomas Haake, he was
‘Junípero sought to defend the dignity of the native community…’
For today, the Feast of St. Junípero Serra, here's a flashback from five years ago: "The Church, the holy People
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 7/1/20
Georg Ratzinger, Benedict's brother, dies at 96 (Vatican News) Georg Ratzinger, the older brother of the Pope emeritus, has died,
Ordination update: 11 new deacons for Las Cruces
A grateful diaconal bow to shiny new Deacon John Eric Munson, who sent me this happy news: Ten men were
USCCB releases annual survey on the permanent diaconate
Some must-read material on deacons from the U.S. bishops this week: The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on
Gun show at Catholic parish draws protest in Wisconsin
Details, via NCR: A retired Catholic school teacher is protesting how a small Catholic church in rural Wisconsin has been
Quote of the day: Pope Francis’s message to the Catholic Press Association
This is something remarkable: a message from the Holy Father to members of the Catholic Press Association, beginning a "virtual
SCOTUS opens door to funding religious schools
From CNN: In a ruling that will open the door to more public funding for religious education, the Supreme Court
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 6/30/20
Catholic high school investigating videos of students using racial slurs (The Hartford Courant) Two students at East Catholic High School
Urban Lectio: street evangelization
For the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, a prayer for all the evangelizers in our world, however they do
BREAKING: SCOTUS strikes down law on abortion restrictions
This is the story people will be talking about today. From The New York Times: The Supreme Court on Monday
Pope Francis: ‘They did not complain about Peter; they prayed for him…’
From the pope's homily for today, the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul: It is pointless, even tedious, for Christians
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 6/29/20
Thieves steal chalices, crucifixes from New Orleans church (NOLA.com) Someone stole chalices, crucifixes and other religious objects from St. Francis
‘He’s gonna come down’: Clash over statue of St. Louis
From The St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Tensions flared Saturday atop Art Hill in Forest Park over the symbolism behind a statue
Priest asked grads to take off masks to sing. Now one of them has COVID.
From The Miami Herald: During the Belen Jesuit Preparatory School’s graduation mass June 15, school president Fr. Guillermo M. García-Tuñón
Atheist, husband, father — and now, a Catholic priest
A remarkable journey: check out this profile of Deacon Peter Okahima, who will — as of Saturday June 27 —
Taking up your cross: Homily for June 28, 2020, 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Nobody ever said it would be easy. Last Sunday, you’ll remember, Jesus told his disciples to expect to be hated
‘Letter to a New Catholic’: A Black deacon’s thoughts on race, liturgy and the American church
Over the last few days, there's been some interesting reaction to this post about Pittsburgh creating a "personal parish" for
‘O say, can you see…’: A rendition of the National Anthem you have to see
Just in time for Independence Day, here's one of the simplest, purest, most heartfelt and most welcome renditions of the
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 6/26/20
Miami archbishop: churches safe, despite COVID-19 spike (Vatican News) “The priests were still offering the people of God the essential
Bishops: clergy sex abuse claims tripled in 2019
From AP: U.S. Roman Catholic bishops said Thursday that the church tallied 4,434 sex abuse allegations against clergy in the
Survey: 43% of U.S. Catholics consider life ‘sacred’; most Americans do not believe life has intrinsic value
This is pretty astonishing, via Christian Post: Around six in 10 Americans do not believe that human life is inherently
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 6/25/20
Vatican releases new directory for catechesis (Vatican News) The long-awaited updated Directory for Catechesis was released in the Vatican on
Ordination update: 19 new deacons for Colorado Springs
They were ordained by Bishop Michael Sheridan on June 20 at St. Dominic's Catholic Church. You can read profiles of
Ordination update: 6 new deacons for La Crosse
Happy news, from the diocesan website: On Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at 10 a.m., Mr. Arturo Vigueras Estrada, Mr. Michael
Serra statue removed from San Luis Obispo Mission
From The San Luis Obispo Tribune: The Catholic Church abruptly removed a long-standing statue of Junípero Serra from the San
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 6/24/20
Update on condition of 75-year-old protestor Martin Gugino (NBC New York) The 75-year-old New York protester who fractured his skull when
Cross and graves vandalized at Catholic college cemetery
From CNA: A man has been arrested and charged with vandalism and assault after swastikas were painted on the graves
Trump threatens arrest, 10-year prison term for vandalism
From Newsweek: President Donald Trump warned protesters they face 10 years in prison after targeting a statue of Andrew Jackson, while the
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 6/23/20
New Catholic bishop arrives in Alabama during pandemic (AL.com) Bishop Steven J. Raica has moved from Michigan to Alabama and
Beautiful: under COVID-19 lockdown, a priest visits Manila’s slums to minister to the poor
This may be the last thing anyone expected to see in The New York Times on Monday, but here it
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 6/22/20
Archbishop issues statement on Serra statue: 'What is happening to our society?' (Archdiocese of San Francisco) What is happening to
From police officer to deacon to priest
A great vocation story, from NJ.com: As a Jersey City policeman for 25 years, Stephen Sansevere answered many calls. But
For Father’s Day: Prayer to St. Joseph
St. Joseph, guardian of Jesus and chaste husband of Mary, you passed your life in loving fulfillment of duty. You supported
Deacon ordination postponed after candidate tests positive for COVID-19
From the Archdiocese of Newark: Please be advised that the ordination of 23 permanent deacons scheduled for Saturday, June 27,
Back to church in Brooklyn: Diocese announces plans to resume public Masses
It's taken a long time, but it's finally happening. The press release: The Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of Brooklyn,
WATCH: Protesters topple statue of St. Junipero Serra
This happened in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQNHplU0kig The story from The Mercury News: Statues of Fr. Junipero Serra,
Pittsburgh establishes personal parish for Black Catholics
The announcement from the diocese: As a follow-up to a listening session on February 23, 2020, Bishop David Zubik is
Pope declares religious sister brutally killed in satanic ritual to be a martyr
I was unfamiliar with her, but this is a story more people should know. From CNA: Pope Francis declared Friday
His eye is on the sparrow: Homily for June 21, 2020, 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
In 1905, a Canadian-American writer by the name of Civilla Martin was traveling with her husband through Elmira, New York
Hero: priest donates kidney to help young mother
Great story, from The Criterion: Like many parents, Rebeca Barcenas had this one overwhelming prayer that she continually shared with
WATCH: A ‘virtual’ Stations of the Cross about racism
This is a remarkable undertaking: Bishops from throughout the state of California will release a video today reenacting the Stations
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 6/19/20
New bishop named for Duluth (Vatican Media) Pope Francis on Friday appointed Father Michel Mulloy as the new Bishop of
RIP, Jean Kennedy Smith
The last surviving sibling of JFK has passed. From The New York Times: Jean Kennedy Smith, a sister of the
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 6/18/20
Shock: tabernacle stolen from North Carolina church (The Watauga Democrat) According to Boone Police, an unknown suspect or suspects entered
Is this the best TV commercial ever?
This has been around for a few years, but I didn't see it until today. It is an instant classic.
READ: Columbus Catholic School president responds to name change petition
Following up on this development from the other day, David J. Eaton has published the following in a local paper
On raising a future saint: ‘I was not the ideal model of a Catholic mother’
Here's something to give all of hope: an interview with the mother of Carlo Acutis, who will be beatified this
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 6/17/20
I'm trying something new: a morning roundup of Catholic news and commentary that may not be on everybody's radar. Take
Petition to change name of Columbus Catholic Schools
UPDATE: The school's president has responded to the petition. Read more here. Details: An online petition is calling for Columbus Catholic Schools
‘Cannonball killer’: West Virginia sees surge in COVID-19 cases linked to churches
From Yahoo news: Less than a month after President Trump urged churches to reopen, West Virginia has reported a significant number
Ordination update: 13 new deacons for Philadelphia
From archdiocese's Facebook page, a posting by Archbishop Nelson Perez: This morning [Saturday June 13] at the Cathedral Basilica of
‘We are a community, nourished by the body and blood of Christ’
From Pope Francis' Angelus address for Corpus Christi: First, the Apostle states that: “The cup of blessing that we bless,
Ordination update: 8 new deacons for Pittsburgh
From the Diocese of Pittsburgh Facebook page: Today [Saturday, June 13] eight men were ordained to the permanent diaconate at
The lesson of Corpus Christi from the life of Father Walter Ciszek
“Do this in remembrance of me.” There you have it: six words that changed the world. They come to us
The world has lost a great priest: Father John Jay Hughes
Somehow, I missed this news when it broke earlier this week. Another redwood in the forest has fallen. Dawn Eden
Amazing: two brothers ordained priests on the same day
How often does that happen?! From CNA: Peyton and Connor Plessala are brothers from Mobile, Alabama. They’re 18 months— one
Now I’ve seen everything: deacon face masks
Yes, indeed. On sale now from The Deacon Store. Details: Two-layer cloth face mask made in breathable Poly/Cotton Blend Fabric,
A priest reflects: ‘One month ago today I was ordained a Catholic priest…’
My friend Father Sean Smith posted this on his Facebook page yesterday: One month ago today I was ordained a
Springfield’s Bishop Mitch Rozanski to St. Louis
A little news this morning about a native Marylander, from the Vatican: The Holy Father accepted the renunciation of the
The story behind Monday’s Catholic rally in Washington
Mark Zimmerman from the Catholic Standard has the story, which corrects a number of inaccuracies floating around social media: After
Ordination update: 7 new deacons for Lexington
It happened Saturday at the Cathedral of Christ the King: Bishop John Stowe, OFM Conv. ordained six new permanent deacons
Urban Lectio: Sign of Solidarity
The sign above appeared at the Black Lives Matter rally in Forest Hills, Queens on Saturday. + "Let the Church
‘Cry Out With Joy’: Words of encouragement during troubled times
Behold, a blessed gift for Trinity Sunday: several of the leaders of song from my parish, under the musical direction
Vatican to launch ‘Catholic Netflix’
This is different, from Crux: In a move to keep pace with the rapidly developing digital culture, top Vatican officials
‘Racism inflicts more wounds on the Body of Christ’
"If you’ve never heard this from a pulpit before, you’re going to hear it now. Let this be engraved on
Bare feet, full hearts: Watch as Franciscan Friars of the Renewal are ordained in Newark
H/T to my friends at Aleteia who posted this yesterday. It appears to have taken place last weekend, timed
Urban Lectio: Praying for a ‘world emancipated from violence’
New York City is different these days. These pictures were taken three blocks from my living room in Queens. During
China: To reopen churches, priests must ‘preach on patriotism’
From CNS: Catholics are upset about a directive from China's communist government asking priests to "preach on patriotism" as a
Ordination update: 14 new deacons for Savannah; one who attended diagnosed with COVID-19
From Southern Cross: The high school coach tried to stop himself from crying but the tears made their way down
Another possible casualty of COVID-19: retreat centers
From Catholic San Francisco: The coronavirus pandemic has dealt severe financial blows to Bay Area retreat centers, putting some of
Pope Francis speaks out on racism and ‘the tragic death of Mr. George Floyd’
From his General Audience Wednesday: Dear brothers and sisters in the United States, I have witnessed with great concern the
Minneapolis parish becomes sanctuary during riots
From CNA: When protests following the death of George Floyd turned violent Thursday night, a small Catholic parish in Minneapolis
UPDATED: Archbishop Gregory issues statement on Trump visit to shrine
You may have heard by now that President Trump is visiting the St. John Paul II Shrine in Washington Tuesday.
St. John Paul’s message for our time: ‘On my knees, I beg you to turn away from the paths of violence’
"Peace cannot be established by violence, peace can never flourish in a climate of terror, intimidation and death. It is
The Daughters of St. Paul bookstore was looted — and their response is classic
It happened in Chicago over the weekend. Windows were shattered and the bookstore was looted. This post on Twitter tells
St. Patrick’s Cathedral vandalized; Minneapolis basilica damaged by fire
Details: Protesters desecrated St. Patrick’s Cathedral with graffiti Saturday, staining stairs and spewing hatred on two walls. The graffiti on
On Pentecost: ‘Celebrate this day of days’ and the gifts that keep on giving
"This morning, you may not see tongues of fire fall. But pray for the light – and for the heat.
Urban Lectio: Hunger
The photo above shows part of the line outside an emergency food pantry run by a synagogue in Queens, New
Did you use to pretend they were communion wafers?
It's a Catholic Thing for Catholic kids, I know: using Necco wafers as hosts for play or for practice. Well
BREAKING: Maryland county to drop ban on Eucharist
Here's a welcome update to this story that I posted this morning. Details, via the Archdiocese of Baltimore: In an
Survivor: meet the New Orleans deacon who nearly died from COVID-19
A great profile from NOLA.com: For the most intimate moments of his parishioners' lives, Deacon Uriel Durr has been there
Banned: ‘There shall be no consumption of food or beverage of any kind during religious services’
3:30 pm ET UPDATE: The county announced it will rescind the order. Read about it here. Shocking news from my
‘Sharing resources’: Pittsburgh to merge 60 parishes into 15
From KDKA: The Catholic Diocese Of Pittsburgh announced more than 60 parishes will merge into 15 on July 1. These
Pope approves miracle, clearing way to beatify founder of Knights of Columbus
From Vatican News: Pope Francis on Wednesday advanced the causes for canonization of twelve holy men and women, authorizing the
WATCH: Doorbell camera captures Amazon driver praying for sick child
Here's something you don't see every often on the nightly news. NBC News broadcast this report last night, telling the
Ordination update: 11 new deacons for Lafayette
Wonderful news — and boy, do we need it now. A reader dropped me a note to let me know
Powerful weapon: Pope to pray rosary with Marian shrines, asking for help in pandemic
From Vatican News: The Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelization announces that Pope Francis is to join Marian sanctuaries
Bishop appoints woman to succeed episcopal vicar
Details from the U.K.'s The Tablet: Swiss Bishop Charles Morerod of Lausanne, Geneva and Friburg has appointed a woman theologian
Nobody puts Baby in a corner — or Jesus in a baggie
That famous line from "Dirty Dancing" came to mind when I saw these latest pictures. First, the image above has
‘God bless y’all’: Blessing the boats in Louisiana
A Louisiana tradition continued this weekend. As a local report put it: A Catholic deacon and pastor continued their tradition
A Memorial Day prayer: ‘We come together on common ground’
This Sunday I had the privilege of offering the invocation once again at the local American Legion Memorial Day celebration
Church of the Holy Sepulchre reopens in Jerusalem
Good news, via CNA: The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem is reopening this weekend, after being closed in
Masks are mandatory: Brooklyn announces reopening plans
The press release: The Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of Brooklyn, is pleased to announce that churches in the Diocese
The room where it happened: Homily for May 24, 2020, 7th Sunday of Easter
The scripture this Sunday takes us to what has been called “the most important room in all of Christendom” —
‘In America, we need more prayer, not less’: Trump calls on governors to let houses of worship reopen
Details: President Donald Trump announced Friday that his administration is issuing guidance deeming places of worship "essential" during the coronavirus
‘Faith Forward’: New York City begins planning to reopen churches
But a precise date is still unknown. From Currents in Brooklyn: Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York and Bishop Nicholas
Yes, the new Word on Fire Bible is really that good
Social media has been buzzing about this new Bible for several days, and I finally got my hands on it
Defiance: Despite state order, Minnesota Catholic churches to reopen
'We can worship in a way that reflects both the love of God and the love of our neighbors.' From
How a Queens priest who survived COVID-19 ministers to his flock
Here's a really good piece in The New York Times — kudos to photojournalist James Estrin! — about Brooklyn's own
Missionaries at home: Homily for May 21, 2020, The Ascension of the Lord
The other day I read the remarkable story of a man by the name of Oliver Blanchette. Oliver Blanchette was
Reopened Catholic church in Houston closes after 3 priests are diagnosed with COVID-19
Details: A Catholic church in the Houston area is closed again after three priests tested positive for COVID-19. According to
Children make First Communion in Ireland — but from home
Wha—? Details from RTE: A group of children have made their First Holy Communion virtually today - from the comfort
Want to love your neighbor? Wear a mask.
My friend Dr. Barbara Golder offers some sane advice here, via Catholic News Agency: Although some people have raised objections
‘If you are a deacon, you don’t need clericals; other people need you in clericals.’
As happens from time to time, there was a discussion recently on a diaconate Facebook page about deacons wearing the
Pope Benedict: John Paul deserves to be called ‘The Great’
The pope emeritus raised the issue in a letter to mark the 100th anniversary of his predecessor's birth. From Crux:
A young Brooklyn priest at the pandemic epicenter: ‘The Lord put me in this parish for a reason’
The AP this week posted a heart-rending story about a young priest in my diocese coping with the death of
Dear Abbey: Norbertines selling site in California
Here's a real estate listing you don't hear about every day, as reported in the Orange County Register: So what’s
Is this the future of the Church?
Elizabeth Scalia offers a glimpse into the not-too-distant future, in her blog at Word on Fire: If the given value
The friar on the frontlines in New York City
In New York City, the number of COVID-19 cases now stretches past 185,000, with more than 20,000 deaths. In my
A landmark easily overlooked in Rome
When we visited Rome in 2016, I was surprised at how many people just walked by this spot and didn't
A note about that ‘Be Not Afraid’ video
Well, this was unexpected. A lot of you have seen and shared that video for 'Be Not Afraid' that was
‘It has been the journey of a lifetime’: a husband, father and deacon becomes a priest
In less than 48 hours, on Saturday May 9th, my friend Deacon Sean Smith will be ordained a priest, to
Must-see video: Pope Francis prays for deacons
The Holy Father offers a special prayer intention every month — and for May, he asks the world to pray
COVID-19 fallout: Diocese of Phoenix cuts staff, discontinues newspaper
From the diocesan website: The suspension of public Masses, the closing of schools and the limiting of public gatherings has
Look who’s a big fan of Padre Pio: Joe Piscopo
Who knew? My friends at the St. Pio Foundation released this news Monday: In a newly released video, famed entertainer Joe
He came to New York to help in the pandemic, and died of COVID-19
A true American hero: On the same day that New York City’s 911 dispatchers fielded a volume of calls not seen
Man charged with killing Nigerian seminarian says he killed him for preaching the Gospel
A couple months back, I posted the story of the kidnapping and murder of a seminarian in Nigeria. Now, the
If you aren’t able to go to confession this Saturday, here’s another idea
Spend some time watching movies with confession scenes. From my friend Deacon Steven Greydanus: From the earliest days of the
Following the Shepherd: Homily for May 3, 2020, 4th Sunday of Easter
Of all the heroes that have emerged from this pandemic, one of the most surprising is a young man from
‘We will not be able to resume church life as we knew it before…’
My bishop released the following letter to the people of Brooklyn and Queens this afternoon: To the Faithful of the
Join in prayer: consecrating our country to Mary on May 1
The bishops of the United States and Canada will consecrate their countries to Mary this afternoon, May 1, at 3
From robes to scrubs: Dominican seminarian returns to medicine during pandemic
Pray for this young man and those he serves. As the Dominican website notes: Bro Chris Gault OP is a
RIP: Ray Repp, composer of ‘Allelu,’ ‘Hear, O Lord’
Boy, these songs bring me back to my youth. Long before "guitar Masses" were a certifiable thing, and a staple
Listen: Interview with Phyllis Zagano on women in the Church
My friend Mike Lewis over at Where Peter Is interviewed Dr. Phyllis Zagano for his podcast Peter's Field Hospital. She
Peddling faith: priest bicycles to parishioners’ homes to offer blessings
I remain inspired by the ingenuity and selflessness of our clergy during these challenging times. The Gospel will not be
‘Things will get better’: The real life ‘Rudy’ has a message for high school students on lockdown
The Notre Dame football legend made a special video for students at his Illinois high school: World-famous Joliet Catholic High School
‘While the Church must be political, it should not be partisan’
From Deacon Walter Ayres, director of the Diocese of Albany’s Commission on Peace and Justice, in The Evangelist newspaper: The
Honoring the other Pope John Paul
Pope Francis is creating a foundation named in honor of Pope John Paul I: The Rescript, dated 17 February, says
During pandemic, priest visits isolated parishioners to bless their homes
Need some good news? Here you go. From Ireland, the story of a man ministering to his flock the best
Shock: COVID-19 devastating Maryknoll community in New York
From WABC-TV in New York: A religious community in Westchester County has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Three
Ordination update: a deacon for the Amazon makes history
This item and the accompanying pictures appeared on the Facebook page for REPAM, the Pan-Amazonian Ecclesial Network: On March 15,
Online workshop: ‘Spirituality of the Diaconate in a Time of Crisis’
My friend Silas Henderson of the Salvatorians contacted me Saturday with some great news: I wanted to let you know
Looking for a Catholic therapist?
This popped up on my Facebook feed Saturday. During these challenging times, more of us are facing stresses and strains
COVID shock: Father comes off ventilator to learn his wife and son have died
Pray for this family: Twenty-year-old Luis Tapiru II became one of the youngest casualties of COVID-19 in the Chicago area
What do you miss?
It's weird and disorienting, isn't it, this time we're living through? But it's also a good opportunity, I think, to
Seeing Christ in every moment: Cardinal Nichols’ homily for healthcare workers
This beautiful homily was delivered Thursday, April 23 by Cardinal Vincent Nichols at the Mass for healthcare workers, carers, the
‘It has rocked us’: Daughter remembers her deacon father who died from COVID-19
A heartbreaking story out of Yorkshire, England: The daughter of a “gentle family man” and devoted church deacon has paid
‘I see your light in the dark’: Watch Alicia Keys’ anthem for our age, ‘Good Job’
The singer-songwriter offered this tribute to America's essential workers Thursday night during a CNN Town Hall. Just watch. (Look for
Georgia’s bishops announce continued suspension of public liturgies
Georgia's governor is beginning to re-open the state — but the bishops have decided that won't include churches. They wrote
Michigan Catholics find a haven during the pandemic at Marian grotto
It's rare to see a report like this in the secular media. But a local TV station in Michigan has
A deacon’s advice for coping during COVID-19 lockdown
Words of wisdom from a deacon in Chicago, via Chicago Catholic: For more than a month, everyone in Illinois has
And now, Texas: four Catholic schools to close in Galveston-Houston
The pandemic continues to take a toll on Catholic education. Following the recent news about the Diocese of Camden, now
Father Frank Pavone’s next move
CNA's Matt Hadro has the scoop: Fr. Frank Pavone, national director of Priests for Life, says he will serve in
Wow: Franciscan University to cover 100% of tuition costs for new students this fall
This is remarkable, and may be unique among private universities in the United States. The press release: In response to
World Youth Day, World Meeting of Families both postponed
More casualties of the pandemic: Pope Francis has decided to postpone by one year World Youth Day and the World
Pandemic tip: What can you do about a face mask and foggy glasses?
I've had this problem. If you wear glasses, you know what I'm talking about. Breathing inevitably sends air up into
Pope Francis on Divine Mercy Sunday: ‘We too have experienced our frailty’
From the pope's beautiful homily this morning: Dear brothers and sisters, in the time of trial that we are presently
COVID-19 gives rise to diaconal ministry: spiritual listener
This initiative was launched last week by deacons in San Bernardino, and is staffed by deacons (and sometimes their wives
Greek Easter: ‘For us to continue being together, this year we stay apart’
Our Eastern siblings will celebrate Easter this weekend, and Greece is doing everything it can to ban crowds. From The
Harry Connick, Jr. pays tribute to Catholic priest who died from COVID-19
Beautiful, via Staten Island Live: Before he was a celebrity crooner, Harry Connick Jr. received friendship, encouragement – and a
‘Sobering and painful’: New Jersey diocese to close five Catholic schools
The Diocese of Camden made the announcement Friday on its website: The decision to close the schools is difficult. Years
Something unusual: a diaconate ordination during Lent in a time of pandemic
Here's something you don't see often. Details from New Liturgical Movement: On Holy Wednesday, April 8, His Excellency Roger Foys,
COVID-19 delay: some ordinations being postponed
There have been rumblings about this over the last couple weeks, and this seems to confirm what I've been hearing.
What are nuns doing during the COVID-19 lockdown in Spain? See for yourself.
Ladies and gentlemen: holy hoops! As the note on YouTube puts it: Check-out these nuns hooping at a monastery in
Video of the year: Andrea Bocelli’s ‘Amazing Grace’ really is amazing
He has just released the official video of the hymn that concluded his historic concert at Milan's Duomo on Easter
New Mexico diocese becomes first in U.S. to resume public Masses
Details: The Bishop of Las Cruces, New Mexico, has lifted a diocesan ban on the public celebration of Mass, issued
Is this the world’s smallest Catholic church?
It claims to be the smallest active Catholic church on earth. Check this out: When you think of Texas, you
A Queens hospital chaplain at the epicenter of the pandemic
From The Queens Chronicle comes this personal glimpse into the life of a hospital chaplain today, featuring my friend the
New York gets a call from Pope Francis
This item appeared this afternoon on the Archdiocese of New York website: Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, released
LISTEN: ‘Shelter Me,’ pandemic hymn composed by Rev. Michael Joncas
CNS has the backstory: With churches under lockdown and parishioners and clergy unable to gather in person, Catholics connecting online
Richmond pastor removed over blog posts
Catholics in the Diocese of Richmond found this news in the local paper, the Martinsville Bulletin: Father Mark White has
Urban lectio: ‘We will reopen soon’
Walking through a world where so many places have been closed, shuttered, locked up and boarded up, I was struck
How a prayer became a blockbuster: behind Andrea Bocelli’s Easter concert
The singer had said he wanted to do it as a kind of prayer with and for the world on
Brazil’s Christ the Redeemer statue transformed into a doctor for Easter
Using light projections, organizers for this event made the iconic Jesus statue in Rio an M.D. — and then projected
Champion athlete who cares for COVID-19 patients baptized at Easter
A great story with some good news during these troubled times, via Reuters: Akos Vanek, a former triathlon World Cup
‘This is Resurrection day!’
I think we could use this right about now, a little Easter chaser at the end of the feast. I've
Pandemic casualties: Catholic magazines to cease print publication
The closing of parishes and schools in the last few weeks is having a ripple effect — including this sad
Spreading ‘the contagion of hope’: The pope’s extraordinary message for these extraordinary times
In a dramatic and somber setting — a nearly empty St. Peter's Basilica on Easter morning — the Holy Father
Sacramental shift: COVID-19 has changed the anointing of the sick
The Los Angeles Times this weekend looks at how one of the cherished sacraments of the Catholic Church —
‘Do not be afraid’: Homily for Easter Vigil, April 11, 2020
A couple years ago in Kosovo, in what used to be Serbia, the diocese dedicated the first cathedral in the
‘I don’t know if we can keep up the pace’: hunger hits San Antonio
This report gives a dramatic glimpse of people lined up to get help from a local food bank in San
‘I believe in the strength of praying together’: Andrea Bocelli’s Easter gift to the world
Details: As church-goers across the globe are ordered to stay indoors and practice social distancing, Andrea Bocelli made an announcement
First responders: Chicago creates special cadre of priests to minister to COVID-19 patients
This deserves more attention — and should be emulated everywhere. From The Chicago Tribune: As the medical crisis deepened, religious
Vatican announces new commission to study women deacons
This popped up on the Vatican bulletin Wednesday. Unlike the previous commission, this one actually includes two deacons — both
New York’s Cathedral of St. John the Divine to become field hospital
Extraordinary news, from The Washington Post: The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine in Manhattan, one of the largest
Heartbreak hits home: First Brooklyn deacon dies of COVID-19
The Diocese of Brooklyn has lost another clergyman. This news has been circulating on Facebook this morning: Deacon Jamie "Jimmy"
Pope Francis: ‘People are born to serve God’
He offered a pointed message to the faithful during his Mass this morning—and it will resonate, I think, with deacons.
A call to America’s bishops in a time of pandemic: ‘This should be their finest hour’
My friend Dr. Gerard Nadal, a microbiologist in New York City, has some thoughts on how the church is
BREAKING: Cardinal Pell to be freed after conviction overturned
From CNN: Cardinal George Pell will be immediately freed from prison after Australia's High Court unanimously overturned his conviction on
Cardinal on holding church services during pandemic: ‘Absolutely irresponsible’
Toronto's Cardinal Thomas Collins was interviewed by Canada's CTV Sunday. The interview touched on a wide range of topics, from
COVID-19: New York City weighs ‘temporary’ burials
That's one proposal: Temporary burials are being planned in the city as the death rate nears 2,500 and funeral homes
Sister from Mother Teresa’s order dies from COVID-19, after serving the sick
This story broke over the weekend. From Catholic World News: COVID-19 has caused the death of a 73-year-old Sister of
Let there be lights: one diocese’s beautiful proposal for Easter
From the Facebook page of the Diocese of Owensboro: Though it is not possible for Catholics of our diocese to
New York City at 7 p.m.: cheering our heroes
This is becoming a nightly ritual in New York City, and it's just plain wonderful. At 7 p.m. every night,
One priest’s message to his parish: the palms are waiting for you
From a Facebook post by Father Chas Canoy in the Diocese of Lansing: I miss y’all! Holy Week without you,
A deacon with COVID-19: ‘It was a week ago that the first symptoms hit me…’
You need to read this, from my friend Deacon Steven Greydanus in the National Catholic Register, who describes learning he
From OSV: Selfless service and the diaconate
From the good people at Our Sunday Visitor, here's a terrific piece by Brian Fraga on deacons (and it features
Heartbreak: another Brooklyn priest dies from COVID-19
From Fr. Sean Manson's Facebook page: Please pray for the repose of the soul of my brother priest Fr. Gioacchino
When a parish furloughs its staff
I fear there will more where this came from. As reported by The Los Angeles Times: After Catholic schools and churches
A blessing before battle for healthcare workers
From the Diocese of Lansing: On Tuesday, March 31, Father Mark Rutherford responded to a request from healthcare professionals in
‘These are our palms’: Homily for April 5, 2020, Palm Sunday
A few weeks ago, we began Lent by hearing Christ tell us to pray behind closed doors: “Go to your
‘Pastors ought to be doing everything they can…to not put people at risk’
In The Washington Post, Sarah Pulliam Bailey has interviewed Francis Collins, NIH director, about the challenges of getting people of
Crackdown: Philadelphia closes basilica after people continue to show up for Mass
From the Inquirer: The Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced Thursday that it will close the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter
This is beautiful: Praying a special rosary in times of quarantine
When I visited Minnesota a few weeks back, I had the privilege of spending some time with a group of
Let us pray: Pope approves new ‘Mass in Time of Pandemic’
This will be of great value and comfort to many, I'm sure. From America: Pope Francis has approved two new
Trappists offer free handmade caskets for victims of COVID-19
The monks at New Mellaray, Iowa have been making these beautiful caskets for years, and now they are offering an
And now, a word from your host
That would be me. I've been putting off doing this for a while, but this week changed everything. Over the
Looking for a livestreamed Divine Liturgy? Look no further
The other day I posted on Michael Bayer's great new resource, With Your Spirit, a searchable database for livestreamed
WATCH: A British family goes all ‘Les Miz’ under quarantine and it’s priceless
The pandemic is bringing out the hidden creative talents of a lot of people — remember this? — and here's
COVID-19 Holy Week in Brooklyn: No Palms, No People, New Good Friday intercession
From the Diocese of Brooklyn, new guidelines for the days ahead: GUIDELINES FOR HOLY WEEK 2020 IN THE DIOCESE OF
Can a deacon serving Mass abstain from Holy Communion?
My friend Deacon Bill Ditewig unpacks that question and others that are suddenly an issue during the pandemic: The only
Prayer request: Long Island deacon has died from coronavirus
The first permanent deacon known to die of the virus was a Franciscan friar in Washington, D.C., John-Sebastian Laird-Hammond. Now,
A beautiful idea for Palm Sunday
How can we publicly acknowledge this important day on our calendar when so many of us will be behind closed
If you are still wondering why churches are closed, consider this
Sobering news from The Chicago Tribune: Forty-three people who attended a March 15 service at The Life Church of
Looking for a livestreamed Mass? Look no further.
The endlessly enterprising Michael Bayer in Chicago has spearheaded this effort, and it's a superb resource. It's called With Your
Amid COVID-19 restrictions, Uganda priest arrested for publicly celebrating Mass
This is the first I've heard of something this extreme: Police in Mpigi District on Sunday arrested Fr Deogratius Kiibi
RIP: Maria Mercader of CBS News, another COVID-19 victim
This breaks my heart: CBS News is mourning the loss of Maria Mercader, a network veteran who covered breaking news
WATCH: A video from quarantine that will have you howling — and dancing!
How did I miss THIS?? I'm still laughing and sobbing. This is a kick-in-the-pants, side-splitting thing of joy. From CNS:
‘Master, the one you love is ill’: Homily for March 29, 2020, 5th Sunday of Lent
“Master, the one you love is ill.” At this particular moment, few lines of scripture cut to the heart like
‘A Prayer in Discouragement’: Words a lot of us need right now
This popped up on my Twitter feed, and comes from my friend Father Eugene Ritz, from the Diocese of Allentown.
Brooklyn pastor becomes first Catholic priest in U.S. to die from COVID-19
The news began circulating last night. CNA reports he is the first Catholic priest in the U.S. known to have
‘Why are you afraid? Have you no faith?’: The powerful message of the pope’s blessing
I suspect those of us who watched it unfold live, on our TVs or our cell phones or computers, will
Empty pews, shattered plans: how COVID-19 is affecting weddings
An often-overlooked casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic gets some attention by Brian Fraga in Our Sunday Visitor: Erin Mongold always
One unexpected result of COVID-19: Christians, Jews, Muslims pray together in Jerusalem
There are no atheists in foxholes — and we are all children of Abraham, united in prayer, in a moment
Shock: First Catholic bishop dies of COVID-19
From the Vatican: Italian missionary and Apostolic Vicar to Ethiopia’s Gambella Vicariate, Bishop Angelo Moreschi, SDB, died on Wednesday, 25
Deacon on lockdown: ‘Even in times of quarantine and solitude, we have much to give the world’
The Deacon magazine asked me for some thoughts on the present crisis. My conclusion: Even in times of quarantine and
Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre closed
A statement from the Latin Patriarchate: Following the evolvement of the situation in the Holy Land, we the Heads of
‘Everything will be OK’: Community spreads a message of hope
This is just great: There's a timely message of hope sitting on Ashford Dunwoody road in Dekalb County. The iconic
‘It’s apocalyptic’: Inside a city hospital two miles from my home
I was reminded again Wednesday that COVID-19 is here in Queens, right down the road from me, and it's a
COVID-19 fallout: Some Canadian dioceses begin laying off staff, priests
It's happening in Quebec: As the Quebec government tightens measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and allows only essential
‘How can this be?’: a message from The Annunciation for all of us now
I stumbled on this today, from a homily of mine from several years back. I realized that it tells me
Here’s something I didn’t expect to see in The New York Times
An op-ed piece on Mary and the Annunciation? An excerpt, by Matthew J. Milliner, an art historian at Wheaton College,
WATCH: A Eucharistic procession at 10,000 feet
This remarkable video from last weekend shows Father Mark Rutherford of the Diocese of Lansing leading a Eucharistic Procession on
My quarantine addiction: ‘Dinner with the Gaffigans’
Honestly, this is the last thing I expected to like. An unscripted show about people eating dinner? Shot on a
Ireland to be consecrated to Mary on March 25 ‘for protection from COVID-19’
From Crux: On March 25, the Catholic Church in Ireland will be consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary “for
RIP: Father Giuseppe Beradelli, priest with coronavirus who gave his respirator to a young patient
I'm sure I'm not the only one who read this and was reminded of St. Maximilian Kolbe. Details: An Italian
‘Suspending Masses was an act of charity’
A doctor weighs in, from the Archdiocese of Boston: If you knew that going to Mass this Sunday meant that
Despite health warnings, New York couple goes ahead with wedding
New York, of course, is Ground Zero for the virus in the United States, and the entire state is effectively
Archbishop Aymond announces he has coronavirus
Details: The Archbishop of New Orleans has tested positive for coronavirus. He is the first U.S. bishop known to have
From a parishioner: ‘Yesterday, I received the news that I have Covid 19…’
This morning, the virus hit close to home. A woman in our parish at Queens — a young mother of
Shock: Pittsburgh shuts down Catholic newspaper, terminates staff
I have to wonder if this will happening in other dioceses soon, too. Details: The historic Pittsburgh Catholic newspaper —
‘Lent is, in truth, a quarantine’
Some great insight into the times we're living in now — plus a little history — from my friend Deacon
Urban Lectio: Be Safe
I spotted this sign on the door of a bagel shop near my home. If any two words define this
Pope announces extraordinary blessing to be offered to the world March 27
From Vatican News: Pope Francis on Sunday called for all Christians to respond to the coronavirus pandemic “with the universality
Praying a Spiritual Communion
My friend Father Deacon Daniel Dozier posted this on Facebook a short time, and it’s beautiful: a spiritual communion prayer
Washington, DC’s first coronavirus death is a Franciscan friar who was a deacon
Lord have mercy: A member of the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America is the first person to
Vatican decree: ‘The Triduum cannot be transferred to another time’
From CNS: While conferences and meetings can be postponed for months because of the coronavirus pandemic, the liturgies of Holy
Cardinal Burke issues message on combatting coronavirus
Cardinal Raymond Burke has posted a lengthy message on coping with this crisis, both physically and spiritually — and, despite
Brooklyn Update: Two priests test positive for coronavirus
From the diocesan website: One priest with a confirmed case of coronavirus is from Sacred Heart of Jesus in Glendale,
Some good news: Father John Hollowell is on the mend
Many will remember that he was diagnosed with a brain tumor a few weeks back. Well, a website has been
UPDATE: In Brooklyn, no weddings or funerals; dispensation from Lenten abstinence
The latest from the chancery reads, in part: CHURCHES: NEW MANDATES! Because of the ongoing danger of groups gathering and
In Fort Worth, bishop permits distribution of communion after private Masses
I'm not aware of other dioceses doing this. It comes from a new directive by Bishop Michael Olson: The Eucharist
Lessons for Catholics today from an underground church
Here's a timely and, I think, inspiring reminder for us all from Aleteia's John Burger, who says we can draw
WATCH: At the end of a week like this one, we needed this
We need a little hope right now. So crank up the volume — and grab a Kleenex. This is something
And now in Massachusetts: ‘Drive-in Adoration’
From my friend, the unbelievably inventive Father Dan Pacholec at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Westfield,
Wow: Washington’s Lieutenant Governor leaving politics to join the Jesuits
Cyrus Habib made the announcement — where else? — in America magazine: Earlier today, I announced that I will not be
REMINDER: Pray with the pope today
Pope Francis is going to be praying the rosary today and he invites us to join him: At this time
Join the world in ‘Adoration from Afar’
A parish in Severna Park, Maryland is setting up virtual perpetual adoration online and is seeking people to sign up:
Christ with us: displaying solidarity on Rio’s iconic statue
The landmark Christ the Redeemer Statue in Rio de Janeiro is closed to the public: Rio de Janeiro’s Christ the
Ukrainian Catholic Church in U.S. suspends all public liturgies
The statement, dated March 19: Dear clergy, religious, and faithful! Responding to the outbreak of the global pandemic virus COVID-19,
‘If I get corona, I get corona. I’m not gonna let it stop me from partying.’
Behold, America's future. From CBS News, covering spring break in Miami. https://twitter.com/CBSNews/status/1240371160078000128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1240371160078000128&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cbsnews.com%2Fnews%2Fcoronavirus-florida-beaches-ignore-social-distancing%2F
Report: Regular ‘apparitions’ in Medjugorje ending
When I saw this pop up on my Twitter feed, I was going to post something on it, but got
Looking for a loophole so you can go to Mass in the pandemic? Don’t.
Masses are being canceled; churches are being closed. What's a faithful Catholic to do? Simple: Stay faithful. Be obedient. Don't
Couple leaves $9,400 tip ‘to pay your guys over the next few weeks’
Details: The staff at a popular Houston restaurant got a $9,400 tip from some regular customers who wanted to help
‘Thank you on behalf of the world’
This video popped up on social media yesterday, and it says something a lot of us are thinking. Take a
Something wonderful: Deacon sees his son ordained bishop
We need a little good news now, don't we? This is awesome: A permanent deacon in New Zealand experienced a
Yes, this is a thing: ‘Drive-through confessions’ during pandemic
From the website of St. Edward the Confessor in Bowie, Maryland comes this message from Father Scott Holmer, the pastor:
In quarantined Italy, priest says Mass to a congregation of selfies
A deacon reader sent this story to me this morning, and it's certainly different: With all public events and religious
Brooklyn Update: No public Holy Week liturgies; Easter sacraments postponed
Those are among the guidelines from the Vicar General this morning, whose letter to pastors reads, in part: Reconciliation Monday,
BREAKING: After Mass cancellations, bishops order churches to be closed
I got word of this from a priest friend in Springfield, Massachusetts, where he says the bishop tonight has ordered
There’s one thing every Catholic should do during this crisis (besides pray)
Within the last 24 hours, I've spoken to two men who run large Catholic parishes in my diocese and they
National Catholic Prayer Breakfast cancelled
Sad, but not surprising: As the global coronavirus pandemic continues to lead to a cancellation of events, organizers of the
‘The Mass has power whether we are able to be there in person or not’
Here's an excellent reflection for our times. It comes from Sam Sawyer, S.J., who had the odd experience of watching
Washington priest diagnosed with coronavirus
Details: A priest in the Diocese of Yakima, Washington, is the first U.S. priest known to be diagnosed with COVID-19,
There goes Holy Week: CDC recommends no gatherings with 50 people or more for eight weeks
Details: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended Sunday that no mass gatherings with 50 people or more —
Worth a thousand words
Behold, Sunday's front page of The New York Post.
Catholics are canceling Masses. But what are other religions doing?
That question has been raised by a few people on social media, usually with a sense of dismay and anger:
And now, Brooklyn: my diocese cancels all public Masses, starting Monday
The statement says: "Given the continuing and growing concern about the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Bishop DiMarzio has determined
Shock: Pope’s Holy Week liturgies to be closed to public
From CNA: Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis’ liturgies for Holy Week and Easter, which usually include the presence
A diocese cancelled Masses. Read the message one pastor posted on the door of his church.
From my friend Father Dan Pacholec in Westfield, Massachusetts: Thank you for stopping by the church today - your
‘We shine our best in the darkness’: Homily for March 15, 2020, 3rd Sunday of Lent
Amid all the videos and images of these last few days, there was one that stands out. It was first
BREAKING: Archdiocese of New York cancels all Masses
This impacts one of the largest dioceses in the United States, with close to three million Catholics. From the Archdiocese
Stuck at home? Pray online as the ‘domestic church’
The present crisis has forced more people to stay in and stay at home — and some, in fact, are
MUST-READ: A bishop’s thoughtful, compassionate letter on the coronavirus pandemic
I've read a lot of statements and letters from bishops and their press offices over the last 24 hours or
A prayer for our time: ‘Gain for our world the protection of your holy angels…’
The following reflection was issued today by Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles, the president of the USCCB: With the
From Diocese of Brooklyn: ‘Our primary duty is to keep the faithful safe and healthy’
From the In My Backyard Desk...the following statement was released Friday morning by the Diocese of Brooklyn: CHURCHES &
Papal almoner defies decree, opens church: ‘Home should always be open to its children’
From Crux: Just a day after Cardinal Angelo De Donatis announced the unprecedented decision to close all the churches in
In most extreme move yet, Little Rock cancels all public Masses through Easter
Holy Week will be radically different this year in at least one American diocese. According to a statement released late
Portland archbishop offers Mass dispensation, but urges ‘creative’ solutions
From the Archdiocese of Portland, Oregon website: The celebration of the Most Holy Eucharist is the source and summit of
Historic: Colorado passes bill to replace Columbus Day with Cabrini Day
Via CNN: Colorado passed legislation Tuesday to replace Columbus Day with Cabrini Day because bill sponsors say it doesn't represent
The words we need right now
Having followed the unfolding news of the last 24 hours, I think we need a message like this — right
BREAKING: Archdiocese of Seattle suspends all public Masses
Archbishop Paul Etienne released a video late today, announcing the news: "I'm going to ask that all our parishes, effective
Archbishop distances church from ‘Catholics for Trump’ rally
The White House made some news yesterday, announcing a "Catholics for Trump" rally to be held in Wisconsin. Today, Archbishop
Deacon doctor on coronavirus: ‘Jesus carries our cross with us’
I've posted about Deacon Timothy Flanigan in the past, and now he's in the news once again, talking about the
Pope asks prisoners to compose this year’s Way of the Cross
Details: In a letter to the people of the Veneto region of Italy – an area particularly hard hit by
BREAKING: St. Peter’s Square closed to tourists
The most famous Catholic public space in the world is now no longer open to the public. From Vatican News:
Must-read: How Catholic Philadelphia responded to the influenza epidemic of 1918
Here's an important and stirring reminder of the pandemic that claimed 50 million lives around the world a century ago.
‘There’s no way in heck I will not come to Mass to receive my Lord’
A Texas Catholic parish is coping with the news that one of its parishioners has tested positive for the coronavirus:
Urban lectio: Work in progress
When I was in high school, I had an English teacher by the name of Mrs. Comberiatti. One day, she
First D.C. coronavirus case is Episcopal priest
From The Washington Post: The first confirmed case of coronavirus in the District is the rector of Christ Church Georgetown,
How’s this for a transfiguration? A church renovation in Michigan
From Liturgical Arts Journal: We turn today to the parish of St. Stephen's in Grand Rapids, Michigan. While the parish
When was the last time you saw a movie trailer that began with a prayer?
The opening words in the trailer for