Even while recognizing the dangers of an open border, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) issued a statement of pastoral concern calling upon the government to develop a humane immigration system that welcomes those seeking asylum.
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Rash of Attacks on Catholic Churches in NYC
Just in the last six months, there have been four incidents of vandalism at Catholic churches in New York City, which only adds to the hundreds of attacks on Churches since the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022. What can we do about it?
Black Mass in Atlanta: Archbishop Calling for Prayers of Reparation
Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer of Atlanta is calling upon the faithful to offer prayers of reparation to counter a black mass being conducted by The Satanic Temple on the evening of October 25 at the MJQ Concourse in Atlanta.
Blessed Carlo Acutis: Brief but Shining, a Life of Virtue
Carlo Acutis (1991-2006)
by Theresa Cavicchio, OFS
If the challenge of living a virtuous life appears an ever-mounting uphill climb, given the state of our world, we are not alone in the struggle. This overview suggests an intercessor who may appear unlikely at first but truly understands modern challenges to a good life.
Prayer to Consecrate Upcoming Election to the Blessed Virgin Mary
Father Chad Ripperger, well-known exorcist and theologian, has released a powerful prayer consecrating the upcoming election to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The Blessed Ulma Family: Ever Together, Here and Hereafter
The Ulma Family
by Theresa Cavicchio, OFS
March 24, 2024, marked the 80th anniversary of a tragic World War II event brought to the forefront of global attention only fairly recently: the execution of seventeen human beings, ranging in age from adult to barely born.
Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharists Returns to Theaters!
After a record haul at the box office in its initial release, Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist, will return to theaters nationwide on June 18 and 19.
Beatification of Flight Attendant Takes Another Step Forward
Helena Kmiec (1991-2017) (Photos courtesy of the Helena Kmiec Foundation)
The beatification cause for Helena Kmiec, a former flight attendant from Poland who was stabbed to death at the age of 25, was sworn in on May 10 at a ceremony in the Bishop’s Palace in Krakow, Poland. Read the rest…
Blessed Sacrament Miraculously Survives Deadly Tornado
An EF-4 tornado that ripped through Barnsdall, Oklahoma on May 6 with winds up to 175 mph tore through the parish of St. Mary’s in Barnsdall, leveling the parish center but leaving the tabernacle and the Blessed Sacrament untouched – and the sanctuary lamp still burning!
Easter Surprise: France & Belgium See Sharp Increase in Adult Baptisms
Interior of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris (Photo courtesy of Wikicommons Images, Cezary Piwowarski, CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED)
In spite of the dismal state of Christianity throughout Europe, new numbers out of France and Belgium are showing an unexpected sharp rise in the number of adolescent and adult baptisms during this Easter season.
