Photo: A bishop receives a blessing from a deacon
Here's something you don't see very often. H/T to my Facebook friend John Rudd, who sent this my way. A
Bishop Stika: ‘I’ve got nothing to hide’
An exclusive, from The Pillar: Bishop Richard Stika of Knoxville, Tennessee, sidelined an investigator appointed to scrutinize allegations of sexual
BREAKING: Supreme Court to hear major abortion case challenging Roe v. Wade
From The New York Times: The Supreme Court on Monday said it would hear a case from Mississippi challenging Roe v.
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 5/17/21
Pope Francis laments children's deaths in Israel-Gaza conflict (CNA) Pope Francis made an impassioned appeal Sunday for an end to
Ordination update: After battling COVID, a ‘junior deacon’ for Rockford
Deacon Robert Collins shared this happy news: Meet the newest Permanent Deacon for the Diocese of Rockford: Deacon Stu Dobson.
Lord, have mercy: COVID is killing four priests a day in India
"This initial list is very alarming as we have only some 30,000 Catholic priests and if four die daily, it
‘What we’ve lost in rejecting the Sabbath’
A friend just called this to my attention: an essay that appeared in The Wall Street Journal last week, adapted
Well, look who’s in The New York Times!
"The concept is to intentionally think about your own death every day, as a means of appreciating the present and
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 5/14/21
Pelosi on Communion: 'I can use my own judgment' (Fox News) House Speaker Nancy Pelosi dismissed Catholic bishops who do not believe she
Pelosi on Communion debate: ‘I can make my own judgment on that’
Details: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Thursday said she was “pleased” with the Vatican’s recent letter to U.S. bishops
40 years ago today
On May 13, 1981, Pope John Paul II was shot in St. Peter's Square: The Pope was shot and wounded
Shock: Seminarian killed in New York City hit-and-run
Details: A seminarian studying to be a priest was killed while crossing the street in New York City earlier this
Looking at the skies? Look around instead: Homily for The Ascension of the Lord
Working in the church, I’ve met some amazing men and women. There are even some I would call living saints.
North Carolina senate approves ‘born alive’ abortion measure
From the AP: North Carolina’s Senate approved a bill Tuesday that would require doctors to provide the same duty of
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 5/12/21
Catholic victims shot by British troops in 1971 were 'entirely innocent' (CNS) A coroner in Northern Ireland has ruled that
Indiana court dismisses lawsuit of ex-high school teacher fired over same-sex marriage
From CNS: An Indiana trial court May 7 dismissed the lawsuit of a former Catholic high school teacher in Indianapolis
Pope Francis establishes new lay Ministry of Catechist
From CNA: Pope Francis issued an apostolic letter Tuesday formally instituting the new lay ministry of catechist. The Vatican released
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 5/11/21
Pope Francis establishes new lay ministry: catechist (CNA) Pope Francis issued an apostolic letter Tuesday formally instituting the new lay
Cardinal at CDF cautions U.S. bishops on politicians and Communion
'The discussion would best be framed within the broad context of worthiness for the reception of holy Communion on the
‘It’s time to come home, to be who we were meant to be’
Bishops and pastors, take note. My friend Bishop Frank Caggiano from the Diocese of Bridgeport posted the video below on
‘Catholic schools are losing students at a record rate’
Details, from The Wall Street Journal: Catholic schools across the country are struggling to keep the doors open, after a
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 5/10/21
Italian judge killed by mafia on the road to sainthood (Reuters) Italian judge Rosario Livatino, who was killed by the
Ordination update: 22 new deacons for Chicago
The press release, from the Archdiocese: Twenty-two permanent and transitional Catholic deacons will be ordained at 10 a.m. and 2
Happy Mother’s Day, from Fulton Sheen
"In a mother two of the great spiritual laws are united into one: love of neighbor and co-operation with God’s
Bloom where you’re planted: the beautiful ‘flower ministry’ at a parish in Canada
This is wonderful, via B.C. Catholic: When Jane Lee uprooted her life in Hong Kong to move to Vancouver two
Survey: 59% of Americans say abortion should be legal
From Pew: Today, a 59% majority of U.S. adults say abortion should be legal in all or most cases, while
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 5/7/21
Catholic official praises move to waive vaccine patents (CNS) The Biden administration’s May 5 announcement that it supports waiving intellectual
Ramadan in a Catholic church?
“This pandemic has taught us a lot. Pain and difficulties open doors.” Sort of. It's happening in Spain: At sunset,
RIP, Bob Abernethy of ‘Religion & Ethics Newsweekly’
He hosted one of the best and most enduring television programs on religion, and employed some superb former network news
Pope Francis on inclusion and an ever wider ‘we’
Details: Setting the scene for the message for the 107th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Pope Francis explained that in
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 5/6/21
Pope Francis to issue motu proprio on ministry of catechists (CNA) Pope Francis will issue an apostolic letter next week
Mark Wahlberg’s next film: the story of Father Stuart Long, co-starring Mel Gibson
The Catholic actor has been getting attention lately for his dramatic weight gain — and it's reportedly for a film
The deacon who’s fighting child sex abuse in France
From La Croix (subscription required): François Debelle sits behind his desk with outstretched hands, palms face-up. "Christianity does not solve
Rise up: Deacons, here’s another great online retreat for you
This comes from my friend Silas Henderson — Deacon Silas Henderson! — with the Jordan Ministry Team, and it's another
Facing death, priest turns farewell into a teachable moment for seminarians
“In case I die, I have a few words for the future: It’s a good future.” From The Catholic News
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 5/5/21
Catholic leaders praise Biden decision to raise refugee cap (Crux) After President Joe Biden raised the refugee admissions cap to
Pope pens message to altar servers: ‘Don’t fall into mediocrity’
It strikes me that the counsel he offers here could be applied to all who serve at the altar —including
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 5/4/21
Costa Rica priest sings public health message (AP) A Roman Catholic priest better known for his outreach to the poor
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 5/3/21
"The optics are bad on this": Bishop Stika accepted accused deacon for ministry (The Pillar) The Bishop of Knoxville accepted
The new owner of the church? A former altar boy
From Akron: The pews are empty but the old church is full of memories. Joe Breiding’s footsteps echoed as he
Archbishop Cordileone releases pastoral letter on abortion, Catholics in public life and Communion
From CNA: The Archbishop of San Francisco, Salvatore J. Cordileone, released on May 1, 2021 a pastoral letter about the worthiness required
Pope adds new invocations to the Litany of St. Joseph
This was just announced today, on the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker: On the 150 th anniversary of the proclamation
On the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker: A Prayer for the Unemployed
Share this with someone you know who may need it: Dear Saint Joseph, you were yourself once faced with the
Joe Biden gets a new bishop — UPDATED
The Vatican today announced two new bishops for dioceses in the United States. From the Vatican bulletin: Resignation and appointment
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 4/29/21
India's COVID deaths soar past 200,000 (Vatican News) India’s death toll from Covid-19 crossed the grim landmark of 200,000 cases
Bishops plan to vote on tough statement about Biden and communion
"How can he say he’s a devout Catholic and he’s doing these things that are contrary to the church’s teaching?”
Pope ousts leadership of diocese in Ecuador
This is something exceptional, via AP: Pope Francis responded Wednesday to reports of poor governance and moral failings in the
It’s here: ‘A Deacon Prays’
I'm pleased to share this happy news: my new book of devotions and prayers, "A Deacon Prays," is finally in
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 4/28/21
Biden White House dismisses concerns about fetal tissue research (National Review) White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Tuesday dismissed Catholic
Priest reportedly labels COVID a ‘hoax,’ suggests those who receive vaccine are ‘guinea pigs’
Details: A local priest whose public condemnation of Democrats as “Godless hypocrites” sparked both outcry and defense last fall has now
Pope praying for Bishop-elect who was attacked by gunmen
Details: Unknown armed men have shot and wounded the Bishop-elect of South Sudan’s Rumbek Catholic Diocese. The Italian-born Fr. Christian
Catholicism in the trailer for Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’
This is going to be something to see. Last night, during the Oscars, the first trailer for Steven Spielberg's "West
The nun who has become one of Europe’s outspoken vaccine skeptics
“It’s always important that criticism is possible, to have dissenting voices." From The New York Times: Sister Teresa Forcades came
How the pope will mark his name-day — UPDATED
From the Vatican: The Office of the Papal Almoner released a statement on Thursday connecting the feast of St. George—Jorge
Vatican dedicates May to global rosary ‘marathon’ to fight COVID
Details: The Vatican has announced a rosary initiative dedicating the month of May to prayer for an end to the
New commemorative Euro honors ‘First Irish-Catholic President’
The press release: 60 years ago, John Fitzgerald Kennedy did what many said couldn't be done: be sworn in as President of the
Listen: My conversation with Bishop Frank Caggiano
Thanks to the bishop and the good folks of the Diocese of Bridgeport — I'm looking at you, John Grosso
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 4/21/21
Catholic leaders react to Chauvin verdict (America) “The verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin is a sobering moment for
Who are the ‘nones’? They’re more diverse than you may think.
A new survey offers fresh insight into this group of religiously unaffiliated Americans: Only 60 percent of Americans who consider
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 4/20/21
Church urges Biden to accept more refugees (Business Insider) Bishop Mario Dorsonville, head of the US Conference on Catholic Bishops'
When a host fell on the floor during Mass …
Scott Hahn posted this on Facebook today, from the page of Allan F. Wright, who describes what happened when a
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 4/19/21
Descendants challenge Jesuits on slave deal (The New York Times) Last month, the Jesuit conference of priests announced its plan
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 4/16/21
Poland health leader not concerned about church objections to vaccine (AP) Poland’s top vaccination official said Thursday he did not
Defiance: German Catholic leaders support planned ‘blessing service’ for same-sex couples
Details: Continuing to openly challenge the Vatican, several Catholic leaders in Germany are openly supporting the blessing of same-sex couples,
‘My diaconal vocation is never far from my thoughts…’
I'm delighted to see my friends Deacon Ernie Hart and Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers appearing in the pages of Our Sunday
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 4/15/21
Brooklyn's Kieran Harrington to head Pontifical Mission Societies (The Tablet) Msgr. Kieran Harrington of the Diocese of Brooklyn has been
CDF will not pursue case against Father Perrone; Detroit announces ‘disciplinary process’
The following statement was posted on the Archdiocese of Detroit website Tuesday: Close to two years ago, the Archdiocese of
Timothy Schmalz statue to be part of COVID-19 memorial
Details: In an announcement that marked the first anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mercy Health — Youngstown and the Mercy
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 4/13/21
Head of New York's Regis High School fired (The New York Times) Regis High School, one of the most prominent
Head of New York’s Regis High School fired over sexual misconduct charges
From The New York Times: Regis High School, one of the most prominent Catholic schools in the country, said it
Douthat: The intelligentsia needs to find God
From The New York Times: Even if there is a resilience in American religion — especially in evangelical Christianity, still
A Catholic wedding like no other
This is one they'll be telling their children about. From Florida Catholic: They’re dedicated deputies and disciples of Jesus Christ
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 4/9/21
Catholic nuns face loss, pain (AP) These were women who held the hands of the dying and who raised the
Should U.S. dioceses be merged?
J.D. Flynn counts the number of sees becoming vacant, and offers a compelling argument over at The Pillar: The unique
Alabama will no longer require ‘so help me God’ in voter registration
Details: The Freedom From Religion Foundation has voluntarily dropped its federal lawsuit against Alabama after the state amended its voter registration form
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 4/8/21
Pope Francis names new bishop of Duluth (USCCB) Pope Francis has appointed Rev. Daniel J. Felton as Bishop of Duluth.
‘It’s time to get back to Mass!’
New York's Cardinal Timothy Dolan weighs in: One of our fine pastors gave me this incident. He stopped at the
‘Hear, Holy Mother’ and other hymns inspired by COVID
From Religion Unplugged: Rae Whitney has written more than 500 hymns in her 94 years, songs full of praise and
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 4/7/21
Theologian Hans Küng dies (The New York Times) Hans Küng, a Roman Catholic theologian and priest whose brilliantly disputatious, lucidly
Something beautiful for this season: ‘Like a River in My Soul’
They gave us goosebumps with "Let There Be Peace on Earth" at Christmastime, and here they are again. The sensationally
Gänswein: Benedict did not expect to live this long
“When he resigned in the spring of 2013, it seemed to him and to me—I can confess it here—that he
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 4/6/21
A winning streak for religion at SCOTUS (The New York Times) “For many today, religious liberty is not a cherished
An Easter gift for us all: A stirring rendition of a great hymn
This is wonderful. I'm a little late posting this — it was a busy deacon day — but I think
Biden’s taped Easter message cites Gospel of John and Pope Francis
This brief video was released Sunday, featuring President Biden and the First Lady. Beyond the usual warm wishes, it also
WATCH: Police shut down ‘unlawful’ Good Friday service over COVID
From Reuters: A Roman Catholic church in London said on Saturday it would complain to the police after officers shut down
A Prayer Before Chanting the Exsultet
Father of wonder and miracles: This is the night. Tonight, your Church announces the scattering of darkness, the hope of
For Holy Saturday: ‘The Holy Virgin in Old Age’
A haunting image from one of my favorite artists, James Tissot. About the artist: Tissot was a French painter and illustrator.
Cross purposes: Seminary installs solar farm in shape of a cross
Details: From their plane windows, people traveling to and from Chicago may notice the shape of a cross in a
‘The Way of the Cross is part of everyone’s story’
The life of a deacon: Thursday night, as I was putting on my coat after the Mass of the Lord's
Pope celebrates Holy Thursday Mass with cardinal he fired
From Crux: In a surprise move, Pope Francis on Holy Thursday celebrated the Mass of the Lord’s Supper – one
The greatest becomes the least: Homily for April 1, 2021, Mass of the Lord’s Supper
If you head up to Westchester, to the town of Hawthorn, you’ll find a cemetery where there are buried a
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 3/31/21
Pew survey looks at Catholic views on Biden and Communion (Pew Research) Among U.S. Catholic adults overall, 67% say Biden
Pope’s advice to priests: ‘We need to have the look of tenderness’
From Pope Francis's remarks to the Mexican Pontifical College yesterday: Above all, we need to have the look of tenderness with which
Gallup: Catholic church membership plummets
Details: The percentage of Catholics who say they are a “member” of a church has dropped by nearly 20 points
Nike sues over ‘Satan shoes,’ made with human blood
It doesn't seem to be much more than a twisted publicity stunt, but it's hard to brush it off when
Cardinal Schönborn: Vatican ruling on same-sex blessings undermined by ‘communications error’
“I wasn’t happy -- neither about the timing nor about the way in which communication was being made." From CNA:
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 3/30/21
Report: Catholic membership has dropped 20% since 2000 (CNA) The percentage of Catholics who say they are a “member” of
Funeral for Officer Eric Talley, slain in Boulder mass shooting
Details from CNA: A funeral Mass was held Monday in Denver for Officer Eric Talley, a Catholic father of seven
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 3/29/21
California woman sentenced to prison for threats made toward Catholic school (AP) A California woman who threatened to bomb a
Terror: Indonesian Catholic cathedral attacked on Palm Sunday
From The New York Times: An explosion shook a Roman Catholic cathedral compound in the eastern Indonesian city of Makassar
Boom: Number of permanent deacons worldwide continues to grow
This comes from the Vatican, via CNS: The number of Catholics and permanent deacons in the world has shown steady
Faith and science: Life at a Trappist monastery during the pandemic
This popped up on the PBS NewsHour last night: a compelling look at life at one of my favorite places,
One parish’s story: ‘The pandemic really crushed this community’
From the In My Backyard Desk, here's a powerful and painful reminder of the toll the pandemic has taken in
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 3/26/21
New Staten Island Ferry boat to be named for Dorothy Day (AMNY) A new Staten Island ferry boat will
A beloved priest’s death ignites awareness about COVID prevention
From RNS: As Luz Gallegos hosted a workshop March 18 informing agricultural workers about the COVID-19 vaccine, she held up
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 3/25/21
Pope Francis adds abuse survivor to papal commission (NCR) Pope Francis has added a Chilean clergy abuse survivor known for
‘How can this be?’: The defiantly countercultural message of The Annunciation
From the vault: The Annunciation is wildly, defiantly countercultural. It is rebellious. It is a challenge that is offered –
On Mary: Mother? Yes. Co-redemptrix? No.
'There are no co-redeemers with Christ. He is the only one." Pope Francis had a few words today on Mary's
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 3/24/21
Pope cuts salaries of Cardinals due to COVID (Vatican News) “A sustainable economic future requires today, among other decisions, adopting
Meet the Oklahoma church lady who dresses up for virtual services
This may be my favorite story of the month — maybe of the whole pandemic. God love her. From The
On the officer killed in Boulder: ‘He believed in Jesus Christ’ — UPDATED
Details about the life of Officer Eric Talley are beginning to trickle in. H was fatally shot by the gunman
‘There was light’: Words of hope from a young priest
"I’ve also seen light shining brightly in many rediscovering their faith: Notes detailing how a family learned to pray together
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 3/23/21
Cardinal Gregory: 'Healing of America's soul' needed to end racism (CNS) In a major address on confronting the sin of
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 3/22/21
Pope: witness to Jesus in a life of service (Vatican News) Addressing the faithful via a live broadcast from the
Bishop: How St. Joseph helped me cope with depression, pandemic
"There are a few days in the lunar cycle when it’s impossible to see the moon with the naked eye.
Who are The Hillbilly Thomists? Watch and find out.
These guys are remarkable. When are they going to win a Grammy?? From their website: The Hillbilly Thomists are a
We are all part of God’s plan: Homily for March 21, 2021, 5th Sunday of Lent — UPDATED with video
In 2019, the New York Times did something remarkable and unexpected: it ran a series of stories about people joining
Are Catholics still participating in Mass during the pandemic?
From CARA: At CARA, we utilize our surveys and Google search term trends to estimate weekly Mass attendance. Mass attendance
Jesuit priest who celebrated Biden inauguration Mass under investigation
From AP: The Jesuit priest who presided over an inaugural Mass for President Joe Biden is under investigation for unspecified
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 3/19/21
Report: Cologne Catholic Church failed in handling sex abuse claims (The New York Times) A Roman Catholic archbishop in Germany
‘A lot of what we need to know can be learned from St. Joseph’
In the middle of Lent, the Church introduces a new figure into our journey: St. Joseph. This week, in a
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 3/18/21
Ireland celebrates 'virtual' St. Patrick's Day (Vatican News) Down through the years, St Patrick’s Day celebrations have been known for
Legacy: When dad is a deacon
My pastor is one. The bishop of Richmond is one. And the saint we remember today is one. Each one
Hero: Priest who ministered to COVID patients dies of the disease at 50
Reading this news, I was reminded of St. Damien of Molokai. From Aleteia: Robert Ramirez Mayorga was 50 years old
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 3/17/21
Shrine to Blessed Stanley Rother comes closer to completion (KFOR) A beloved Oklahoma priest who was killed in Guatemala is
Defiance: Despite Vatican, some priests say they will continue to bless same-sex couples
From Reuters: A dissident band of Roman Catholic priests leading a disobedience campaign against the Vatican said on Tuesday they
Everything old is new again: Israel reveals newly discovered Dead Sea Scrolls
From The New York Times: Israeli researchers unveiled on Tuesday dozens of newly discovered Dead Sea Scroll fragments containing biblical
More on the Vatican’s statement about same-sex blessings
The issue, it seems, is Germany. From The Pillar: The statement from the CDF comes just days after several senior
Harry Connick, Jr’s new album of Christian and Catholic classics
“My dad is my spiritual hero. His faith is stronger than almost anyone I’ve ever met." Anyone who attended the
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 3/16/21
Pope requests study of congregation before naming new prefect (CNS) Before Pope Francis names a new prefect for the Congregation
Jesuits pledge $100 million to benefit descendants of slaves
From The New York Times: In one of the largest efforts by an institution to atone for slavery, a prominent
A lesson in ministry — and in life — from ‘The Walking Dead’
There have been a few times over the years when "The Walking Dead" has revealed surprising spiritual and even religious
Vatican: no blessing of same-sex unions
"The Church does not have, and cannot have, the power to bless unions of persons of the same sex..." From
To life: Meet the the young star of all those Shriners Hospital commercials
Here's a great pro-life story, about Alec Cabacungan, probably one of the most familiar faces on American television. He's the
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 3/15/21
Pope commemorates 500 years of Christianity in Philippines (Vatican News) Pope Francis on Sunday joined the Church in the Philippines
Seminarian describes how his vocation was influenced by his deacon grandfather
"I heard a voice saying, 'I wanted him to show you how to be a father, because I want you
A bishop’s message on vaccines: ‘It’s not a sin’
Details: The bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Yakima stood in a courtyard at Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic on
Could we soon have a common date for Easter?
This idea is back in the news — and it may come as early as 2025: The president of the
‘Stupendous’: You won’t believe your eyes. Really.
This video has become a sensation, and with good reason. From Reuters: A single-take video shot with a drone flying
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 3/12/21
Pope to give Knock Shrine new status (CNA) Pope Francis will officially designate Knock Shrine in Ireland as an international
Call me what you want, just don’t call me late for dinner
A few thoughts on formality, informality, and clerical titles from Deacon James H. Toner in Crisis: In the past few
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 3/11/21
Parishes facing a precarious post-pandemic world (NCR) A survey commissioned last fall by the Catholic Extension, which works to support Catholic
A new home or a big wedding: Why is that even a difficult choice?
A new reality series evidently thinks this is the stuff of high drama: It’s a topic sure to grind any
Eternal rest: Scranton’s Rev. Scott Pilarz dies after battle with ALS
Details: Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J. ’H15, President of The University of Scranton, passed away Wednesday, March 10, in Scranton
Chi-Town shutdown: Chicago merging more parishes
From the Chicago Tribune: Several South Side and south suburban Catholic parishes will consolidate this summer, the Archdiocese of Chicago
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 3/10/21
Marking the first anniversary of pope's lockdown Masses (Vatican News) On 9 March 2020, Pope Francis started to broadcast and
‘Shoot me instead’: Myanmar nun confronts police
"I knelt down... begging them not to shoot and torture the children, but to shoot me and kill me instead."
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 3/9/21
Pope defends Iraq trip (The New York Times) Pope Francis, lamenting that he felt like he was in “prison” under
Biden releases statement on pope’s trip to Iraq
From The White House: Iraq is a country steeped in religious and ethnic diversity. It’s also home to one of the
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 3/8/21
Pope bids farewell to Iraq as historic visit comes to an end (Vatican News) Pope Francis on Monday left Iraq,
There are ‘strong moral reasons’ to take the vaccines: A statement from pro-life Catholic scholars
This news dropped Friday, and it deserves wider attention. As CNA reported: A statement by pro-life, Catholic scholars published Friday
‘Sometimes, the impossible happens’
Here’s something unexpected: Rachel Maddow discussing the pope’s trip to Iraq — and a future saint of the Church, Father Emil
Why that meeting with the ayatollah matters
A good analysis from Christopher Lamb in The Tablet in the U.K.: Pope Francis’ historic meeting with Grand Ayatollah al-Sistani
In Iraq: A Prayer for the Children of Abraham
A beautiful gift to the world, delivered at the birthplace of Abraham in Ur on Saturday. As Vatican News notes:
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 3/5/21
Pope makes history, begins Apostolic Journey to Iraq (CNN) Pope Francis has landed in Iraq for a historic tour of the war-ravaged
Concern that the pope’s visit to Iraq could become a ‘superspreader’ COVID event
From The New York Times: Pope Francis has said that he has canceled trips during the pandemic because “in conscience I
Tobin joins Cupich on Vatican’s Congregation of Bishops
Details: Pope Francis March 4 named Newark Cardinal Joseph Tobin as a member of the Vatican's Congregation for Bishops, making
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 3/4/21
$20 million lawsuit filed against Catholic school for 'blackface' photo (NBC News) Two California students and their parents are suing
Veni Sancte Spiritus: Check out the beautiful white doves of the National Cathedral
My friend Deacon Clayton Nickel in the Archdiocese of Washington sent this my way. I wish I could see it
USCCB responds to concerns about morality of Johnson & Johnson vaccine
"We affirm again that being vaccinated can be an act of charity that serves the common good." This statement was
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 3/3/21
Pope asks for prayers ahead of historic trip to Iraq (Vatican News) Pope Francis addressed the faithful on Wednesday morning
Want to boost your brain? Read the Bible
Turns out the Good Book is good for you: Reading the Bible has had a positive effect on people’s “mental
Archdiocese: newest COVID vaccine ‘morally compromised’
Details: The Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans urged Catholics on Friday against taking a vaccine for COVID-19 manufactured by Johnson
‘Never retire’: Meet San Diego’s 102-year-old deacon
From The Southern Cross: Deacon Albert Graff, who turned 102 Jan. 23, explains the secret to his longevity in two
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 3/1/21
Chicago parish to withhold $100,000 in monthly assessments until Pfleger probe ends (Chicago Sun-Times) In a bid to put pressure
Days before papal trip, nuncio in Iraq diagnosed with COVID
Details: The apostolic nunciature in Iraq reported on Sunday, Feb. 28 that the Nuncio Mitja Leskovar, has tested positive for
Where God is revealed: Homily for February 28, 2021, 2nd Sunday of Lent
When I was six years old, my parents packed up the station wagon – a 1965 tan Plymouth Fury —
Take comfort: Even the pope suffers from ‘neurotic anxiety’ and has seen a therapist
Some details of a new interview with Pope Francis, via America: Pope Francis expects to die “as pope, either in
Bishop Strickland endorses $22 million Catholic institute, community for east Texas
This is an ambitious undertaking. National Catholic Register has the details: A grand oratory, seven Catholic institutes, a retreat center,
A deacon author more people should know: Clarence Enzler
Looking for some light and guidance during the desert days of Lent? Meet a deacon more people should know: Clarence
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 2/26/21
Did Biden HHS nominee sue Catholic charity over contraceptives? (The Sacramento Bee) Republicans trying to sink California Attorney General Xavier
‘Heretical’: Religious leaders condemn use of religion at 1/6 insurrection
Details: More than 500 evangelical pastors and other faith leaders have signed an open letter decrying “radicalized Christian nationalism,” arguing
Historic church, California’s oldest cathedral, may close
Details: A 167-year-old San Francisco church is reaching out to the community for financial support following a drop in its
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 2/25/21
Bishops: Equality Act would discriminate against people of faith (CNS) If the House of Representatives passes the Equality Act, its
Authorities charge man at Capitol riot after identifying him through his Knights of Columbus jacket
Here's a glimpse at one way the feds are putting together the puzzle pieces of 1/6 and identifying members of
Martin Gugino, activist shoved by Buffalo police, sues
Details: A man whose skull was fractured after he was shoved to the ground by police officers at a protest
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 2/24/21
Supreme Court to hear challenges to abortion rules (NPR) The U.S. Supreme Court said it will hear a set of
Ordination update: 23 new deacons for Galveston-Houston
It happened last Saturday at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. Cardinal Daniel DiNardo ordained 23 men to the Order
Jake Tapper and Cardinal Gregory pray during live interview on CNN
I can't recall seeing something like this on live television: a news anchor asking a Catholic clergyman for a prayer.
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 2/23/21
Biden's HHS nominee supported assisted suicide (CNA) President Joe Biden’s nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) received
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 2/22/21
California bishop banned a priest — but that didn't keep him from ministering in Chicago (Chicago Sun-Times) While ministering in
Ordination update: 6 new deacons for Arlington
“In these days both in our nation and in our commonwealth, you need to bow in service to the unborn,
Ancestor of Princess Diana and Winston Churchill moves closer to sainthood
From Reuters: Pope Francis has put a 19th century English Catholic priest who was a distant relative of Britain’s Prince
Ordination update: A brother becomes a deacon
A joyful ad multos annos to my friend Silas Henderson, whom many of you may know from the Jordan Ministry
Pope accepts Cardinal Sarah’s resignation from Divine Worship congregation
Details: Pope Francis on Saturday accepted the resignation of Cardinal Robert Sarah as prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship
You know not the day nor the hour: NYC bride suddenly a widow
“He was starting to get closer to religion, closer to God. It’s like he knew this was coming.” Heartbreaking: At
Just in time for Lent: Behold, the ‘Fish Fry Pizza’
Yes, this is a thing. It's currently on the menu at a pizza place in Milwaukee, which announces: "Fish Fry"
Alex Trebek’s wardrobe donated to men who are homeless or leaving jail
This is wonderful: When beloved Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek lost his battle to pancreatic cancer last November, he left behind more than
Take and read: Pope Francis’s message to L.A. Religious Ed Congress
"You young people, be the poets of a new human beauty, a new fraternal and friendly beauty!" The Holy Father
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 2/19/21
Vatican projects deficit due to COVID (AP) The Vatican said Friday it expects a deficit of nearly 50 million euros
WATCH: Meet the woman who runs her parish
"I do believe this was a response to a call from God." Her name is Elizabeth Simcoe. This exceptionally good
Vatican warns its employees: refuse COVID vaccine and you could lose your job
Details: The Vatican has effectively made Covid-19 vaccination mandatory for its employees, warning those who decline to receive the shot
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 2/18/21
Pope Francis: for Lent, ask if life is centered on God or oneself (CNS) Lent is a time to reconsider
Vatican issues guidelines for Holy Week 2021
Details: The Vatican Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments issued guidelines on Wednesday for the celebration
‘If you love, you want to give yourself’: Homily for Ash Wednesday 2021
At the beginning of her classic memoir, “The Long Loneliness,” Dorothy Day writes about what it is like to go
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 2/16/21
Catholic priests increasingly use defamation lawsuits to fight false abuse allegations (USA TODAY) As clergy abuse lawsuits proliferate across the
Ordination update: 15 new deacons for Charleston
From The Catholic Miscellany: Fifteen men started a new life of ministry and service to the Church as they were
Cardinal Gregory discusses his experience with racism
"As long as I was formally dressed, I’m treated with great respect and affection. But if I take off my
USCCB disbands working group on Biden
Details: Less than three months after the formation of a controversial working group to deal with President Joe Biden, the
Catholic Kevin James and ‘family-friendly comedy that can transcend all’
The star best known for "The King of Queens" has a new show debuting this month on Netflix, and talks
Biden signs order re-establishing White House faith office
Details: President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Sunday (Feb. 14) reestablishing the White House Office of Faith-Based and
For Valentine’s Day: The seasons of marriage
Happy Valentine's Day "When our pastor preaches about marriage, he likes to talk about the seasons of life – the
‘The priests died in quick succession’: One young priest confronts COVID and tries to save his diocese
A glimpse into the life of one young priest in Mexico, via The Los Angeles Times: The priests of Nezahualcóyotl
‘The other side of the pandemic’: life in a Catholic nursing home after everyone has been vaccinated
From The New York Times: The day had finally arrived. After nearly a year in lockdown for the residents of
Grand jury will not indict Buffalo police officers who shoved Catholic activist
Details: Martin Gugino took the long view when he heard a grand jury declined to indict two Buffalo police officers
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 2/12/21
Iraqi Catholics call pope's upcoming visit "a miracle" (CNS) The largest Syriac Catholic congregation in the world is preparing physically
Missionary priest nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
From CNA: A Catholic missionary priest in Madagascar known for serving the poor living on a landfill has been nominated
For Ash Wednesday: Do it yourself?
That's one way they're marking the beginning of Lent in the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie in Canada: While our
Remembering Tom Konchalski, a giant in every sense
"His positive spirit was the lifeforce that bound together a complex system of players, coaches, fans, media, scouts and so
That Jeep ad: ‘Seeing the cross every now and then might be just what is needed, even if it is from a car ad’
It comes from filmmaker Manny Marquez at Word on Fire, who takes note of all the hand-wringing and garment-rending over
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 2/10/21
Bishop who called for council to discuss women priests resigns (CNA) Pope Francis on Monday accepted the resignation of a
Detroit archbishop announces end of dispensation, urges flock to ‘come home to hope’ in March
From Detroit Catholic: Citing the “essential and central nature of the Eucharistic Sacrifice” in the life of the Church, Archbishop
Europe’s oldest person, 116-year-old nun, survives COVID — UPDATED
Here's something remarkable: a French religious sister who is 116 years old — believed to be the second-oldest woman in
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 2/9/21
Catholic schools in U.S. hit by unprecedented enrollment drop (AP) Enrollment in Roman Catholic schools in the United States dropped
Kansas bishop under investigation for alleged child sex abuse
Details: Kansas’ top law enforcement agency is investigating an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor against Roman Catholic Bishop
Mexico census finds Catholics dwindling, Evangelicals growing
"Mothers and fathers search in the Word of God for values such as fidelity in marriage, harmony, love of children,
Liturgy alert: ‘One God’ is about to become just ‘God’
Clergy, prepare to buy a bottle of Wite-Out and get to work. This change takes effect on Ash Wednesday. The
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 2/8/21
Expert: AP report misrepresents Church finances (CNA) A Feb. 4 investigative story from the Associated Press inaccurately portrays “the Roman
‘I wish you didn’t have to hear all that’: Confession pops up in a Super Bowl ad
I certainly didn't expect this: a brief cameo by a penitent and a confessional in a commercial for M&Ms during
NFL star’s goal: ‘Our primary mission has always been to be a walking billboard for Christ’
We need more of this. From The Christian Post: When it comes to their private and personal lives, Saints’ Linebacker
Report: New Hampshire priest sues Michael Voris
From the New Hampshire Reporter: Judicial Vicar Rev. George de Laire filed a federal lawsuit against the far-right news outlet
California prayin’: new guidelines issued for indoor church services
From AP: California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office on Saturday issued revised guidelines for indoor church services after the Supreme Court
Ordination update: 7 new deacons for Atlanta
They were ordained today by Archbishop Gregory Hartmayer. They are: Orlando Caicedo Mora John Campbell Dr. Henry Obilo Ohaya David
Praying the ‘7 Sorrows of St. Joseph’
This is a real find: a devotion that may be new to a lot of us — it is to
Historic: Pope appoints first woman as Under-Secretary of Synod of Bishops
Rocco put it this way: She becomes the "1st woman to hold a bishop-level Curia post." From Vatican News: Pope
Carl Anderson to retire; Knights of Columbus board elects new Supreme Knight
A significant announcement from the K of C: The Knights of Columbus Board of Directors elected Patrick E. Kelly as
Orthodox Church under fire after baby dies after baptism
Those who have seen these rituals on YouTube know they can be extreme. Details: The Orthodox Church in Romania is facing growing
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 2/5/21
Nebraska priest denies he performed exorcism at Capitol on 1/6 (The Hill) Fulton told his congregation that he had left the Capitol
Remembering George McDonald, an example of the power of Catholic education
At his Catholic elementary and middle school, George ate breakfast with the priests; he later credited them with his upbringing
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 2/4/21
AP: Catholic dioceses amassed U.S. aid while sitting on billions (AP) As the pandemic began to unfold, scores of Catholic
Deacon forgives teens who attacked him
It happened in Memphis several days ago: A 73-year-old clergyman who was attacked and carjacked outside his Orange Mound church
Getting ready for a different kind of Ash Wednesday
The Vatican issued new guidelines for the distribution of ashes during the pandemic — you can read about them here
ABC News: Catholics clash over Biden’s faith — UPDATE
The story: On his quest to heal a divided America, Joe Biden may first have to confront bitter division over his presidency
Setting the world a-Blaise
Today is when Catholics traditionally have our throats blessed. But this year, it may be a different experience. There's this,
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 2/3/21
As Poland's Church embraces politics, Catholics depart (Reuters) Young adults in many countries are becoming less religious, according to research
Pope Francis to deliver message at opening of L.A. Religious Ed Congress
This may be a papal first. Details: The Holy Father Pope Francis will deliver a message at the opening ceremony
Pope adds new memorials to the Church calendar
Get ready to update your breviary. From Vatican News: The Congregation of Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 2/2/21
Pope salutes CNS on its 100th birthday (CNS) Pope Francis praised Catholic News Service for its work in supporting the
Urban lectio: Seize the snow day
The way a crow Shook down on me The dust of snow From a hemlock tree Has given my heart
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 2/1/21
Archbishop criticizes Biden's abortion stance (CNS) The head of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities called President Joe Biden’s
Happy birthday, Thomas Merton
He was born on January 31, 1915. Some lectio for this moment: “It is only the infinite mercy and love
Pope establishes annual day to honor grandparents, the elderly
From Reuters: Pope Francis on Sunday instituted a “World day for Grandparents and the Elderly” in the Roman Catholic Church
Nebraska priest at 1/6 rally performed exorcism at Capitol
From the Omaha World-Herald: A Nebraska priest who was in Washington, D.C., at a Jan. 6 rally in support of
‘What have you to do with us, Jesus?’: Homily for January 31, 2021, 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
“What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth?” What a question! And what a challenge. These are the
Pope Francis on Vatican II: ‘The Council is the Magisterium of the Church’
"Either you are with the Church and therefore you follow the Council, or you interpret it in your own way,
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 1/29/21
Cardinal says pope will meet Shiite leader in Iraq (CNS) Cardinal Louis Sako, the Baghdad-based patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic
Bishops: ‘It is grievous that one of President Biden’s first acts promotes the destruction of human lives’
From the USCCB today: Today, President Joe Biden signed an executive order allowing U.S. taxpayer funds to be sent to
Wisconsin bishop speaks out against clergy being ‘overtly political’
"Get off social media and get in front of the Blessed Sacrament. Stop watching so much news and start reading
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 1/28/21
Pew: One third of Catholics say faith was strengthened during pandemic (NCR) More than a third of U.S. Catholics say
‘He devoted his life to trying to make the world a better place’: Street in Queens co-named for a deacon
From the In My Backyard Desk (h/t to Deacon John Giglio), some news about one of my deacon classmates who
‘It irritates me a little when I hear Christians recite verses from the Bible like parrots…’
Pope Francis, from today's General Audience: Through prayer a new incarnation of the Word takes place. And we are the
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 1/27/21
Pope Francis attends funeral of his personal doctor (Vatican News) Pope Francis on Tuesday attended the funeral of his personal
Vatican clears retired bishop of abuse charges, but issues rebuke for ‘flagrant lack of prudence’
Details: The Vatican’s doctrinal congregation has exonerated retired Bishop Joseph Hart of Cheyenne over numerous accusations of the sexual abuse
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 1/26/21
Cardinal celebrates funeral of homeless man who died near the Vatican (Vatican News) The Papal Almoner, Cardinal Konrad Krajewski pays
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 1/25/21
In L.A., Catholic cemeteries to offer contactless options (LA Daily News) The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has announced that its
Biden attends first Mass as president
From CNN: President Joe Biden attended Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Washington, DC's Georgetown neighborhood, his first time attending Sunday
Shock: Surge in student suicides during the pandemic
This is something more parents need to be aware of, via The New York Times: The reminders of pandemic-driven suffering
Ross Douthat on ‘Joe Biden’s Catholic moment’
The conservative Catholic columnist for The New York Times has some thoughts on how the new president represents and defines
U.S. bishops call Biden statement on Roe v. Wade ‘deeply disturbing and tragic’
President Biden and Vice President Harris issued a statement on Friday, commemorating the 48th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, noting,
‘The Gospels as news stories’: Pope Francis’s Message for World Communications Day
The Holy Father released his annual message for the day as is customary — on January 24, the feast of
WATCH: Pro-abortion protest disrupts Mass at cathedral
From The Columbus Dispatch: About eight reproductive rights activists stormed into St. Joseph Cathedral Downtown on Friday morning during its Respect Life Mass. The
Hank Aaron’s Catholicism
Hank Aaron was known to frequently read Thomas a Kempis' 'The Imitation of Christ,' which he kept in his locker.
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 1/22/21
Former Vatican banker convicted of money laundering, embezzlement (The New York Times) A Vatican court on Thursday convicted a former
Cesar Chavez finds a place in the White House
Many people yesterday noticed the bust of the late Latino activist Cesar Chavez behind Joe Biden's desk in the Oval
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 1/21/21
Cardinal Cupich criticizes USCCB statement on Biden (CNA) Cardinal Blase Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, used Twitter to issue a scathing
Pope Francis sends message to President Biden
The text: The Honorable Joseph R. Biden President of the United States of America The White House Washington, DC On
Take and read: The homily Joe Biden heard at Mass this morning
From Religion News Service, here's part of the homily delivered by Father Kevin O'Brien, president of Santa Clara University, at
A prayer for today: St. John Paul’s Prayer to Mary for America in 1979
"At a time when the struggle between good and evil, between evangelical love and the prince of darkness and father
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 1/20/21
Biden readies sweeping rollback of Trump-era abortion restrictions (NBC News) President-elect Joe Biden is poised to roll back several of
Cardinal Wilton Gregory’s prayer at the COVID-19 Memorial Service
"Our sorrow unites us to one another as a single people with compassionate hearts." From the Catholic Standard, newspaper of
Religious events surround the Inaugural — including morning Mass on Wednesday
From The Washington Post: The Rev. William J. Barber II, a fiery North Carolina preacher and anti-poverty crusader, will deliver
‘Quo vadis, America?’
"Setting aside timidity and fear of giving offense, the Catholic Church should serve as a conscience for the nation." Russell
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 1/19/21
Catholic priest in Nigeria kidnapped, killed (CNA) The body of a Catholic priest was discovered in Nigeria on Saturday, a
Cardinal Gregory to deliver invocation at COVID memorial service Tuesday
From The Catholic Standard: Cardinal Wilton Gregory, the archbishop of Washington, will deliver the Invocation at a Jan. 19 memorial
Look who got his own MLK Atlanta Hawks jersey …
Details: Pope Francis now has his own special edition Atlanta Hawks basketball jersey, celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther
Deacon on latest execution: ‘We are better than this’
From CNS: The Supreme Court Jan. 14 cleared the path for the federal government to execute Corey Johnson after denying
Fixing what is broken: Homily for January 17, 2021, 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Of all the stunning images we have seen over the last 10 days, there is one picture that stands out
Wherein Fr. Z announces ‘it is time to make some moves’ — UPDATED
One of the most familiar clerical initials in Catholic blogging, Fr. Z — John Zuhlsdorf — had some important news
North Dakota bill would compel priests to violate seal of confession in abuse cases
"It would infringe upon a person’s privacy and religious counseling and confession, not just for Catholics, but for everyone.” From
Buffalo’s new bishop: ‘I pledge to listen, to comfort, to understand…’
H/T to Greg Tucker, Communications Director of the Diocese of Buffalo, who sent this my way. Buffalo today got a
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 1/15/21
New bishop: healing a top priority in Buffalo (CNS) Nobody said it was going to be easy in being placed
Reversal: University will not honor Father Frank Pavone
"We are very sorry for the misunderstandings and objections this situation caused." One week after announcing plans to give the
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 1/14/21
Francis and Benedict receive COVID vaccine (Vatican News) The vaccination campaign against Covid-19 in the Vatican which began on Wednesday
Bishop welcomes change on instituted acolytes and lectors, plans to implement it ‘as soon as possible’
To my knowledge, this is the first bishop who has announced plans to move forward with the modifications to canon
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 1/13/21
Irish Catholic Church issues apology survivors of Church-run homes (Reuters) The head of the Irish Catholic Church unreservedly apologized to
Retired firefighter, set to be ordained a deacon this year, dies from COVID
"Ruben's happiest times were praising God, doing God's work and anything having to do with church." Details from the El
Vatican issues guidelines for Ash Wednesday 2021
It sounds like those big blotches on the brow are going to be absent this year, according to this report:
Diners, drive-ins, dives — and a deacon!
This is pretty great, from Alexandra Greeley in the National Catholic Register: A resident of Boise, Idaho, Chef Lou Aaron
How the House’s new chaplain ministered to others as the Capitol was attacked
This opens a window into a side of Wednesday's events we haven't heard before, telling how the newly installed chaplain
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 1/12/21
Xavier University announces first female president (AP) A Catholic university in Cincinnati will appoint the first woman to lead the
From Capitol Hill, the ‘American Novena’
This was mentioned on social media yesterday: a novena from St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Washington, DC, on Second Street
Yes, lay people are already being installed as instituted Lectors and Acolytes
A few people, including some clergy, have expressed dismay or even shock that men (and soon, women) who are not
Father Frank Pavone to be honored in Rome for ‘service in promotion of a culture of life’
The announcement: The Faculty of Bioethics of the Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum will grant the Una vita per la vita (A
In motu proprio, Pope establishes that ministries of Lector and Acolyte are open to women
The roles were once considered “minor orders” in the tradition of the Church Details from Vatican News: With a Motu
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 1/11/21
Pope calls coronavirus vaccine an ethical obligation (The New York Times) Pope Francis said he would be vaccinated against the
‘O God, forgive us for what we could have been but failed to be…’
"O thou Eternal God, out of whose absolute power and infinite intelligence the whole universe has come into being. We
In Angelus, Pope appeals for Americans to protect democracy
From Vatican News: Pope Francis extended his “loving greeting” to the people of the United States of America whom, he
Pope offers first comments on U.S. Capitol assault
From Vatican News: Pope Francis says the unfolding of events on Capitol Hill in Washington DC on 6 January “came
Jesuit priest to deliver invocation at Biden inaugural
From CNS: Jesuit Father Leo O'Donovan, former president of Georgetown University, will deliver the invocation at the presidential inauguration of
Did you hear about Gwen Stefani’s annulment?
“Gwen’s religion has always been extremely important to her, and Blake is completely supportive of this.” Welcome to a special
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 1/7/21
Statement of Cardinal Gregory on Capitol protests (Archdiocese of Washington) Cardinal Wilton Gregory, Archbishop of Washington, issued the following statement
Nancy Pelosi invokes Feast of Epiphany in statement on ‘this instigation of violence’ at Capitol
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sent the following message to her colleagues, indicating that they will return to work later tonight:
Pray for our country, pray for peace
O God, Creator of the universe, who extends your paternal concern over every creature and guides the events of history
The Deacon’s Mic: When a deacon’s daughter dies by suicide
For this new edition of The Deacon's Mic, I'm honored to talk with Deacon Ed Shoener, from the Diocese of
The church bulletin: Catholic headlines for 1/6/21
Father Pfleger removed from Chicago parish over 40-year old sex abuse allegation (Chicago Tribune) The longtime pastor of the city’s