News
‘Dreamers’ say they’re not asking for handouts, just chance to stay
Some 800,000 youths nationwide, brought to the U.S. as children, face deportation under a plan to end DACA and without a legislative fix in Congress. "We are not taking anything away from people, we are contributing," said Angelica Velazquez, 20.
Cardinal Tagle says everyone has a little migrant in their soul
The story of human history is one based on people moving around the planet in search of a better life and it is humanity's responsibility -- and the church's -- to welcome travelers and meet their needs, Cardinal Tagle said.
Pope says he prays for those who call him a heretic
"When I perceive resistance, I seek dialogue whenever it is possible; but some resistance comes from people who believe they possess the true doctrine and accuse you of being a heretic," the pope told a group of Jesuits.
Florida school shooting an act of ‘horrifying evil,’ says Miami archbishop
UPDATED - Miami Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski urged community members to come together "to support one another in this time of grief" after a shooting rampage Feb. 14 at a Broward County high school left at least 17 people dead.
In Vancouver, Catholics adapt ancient Lunar New Year traditions
For Asian Catholics in North America, marking the Lunar New Year can be tricky when the traditional feast falls during Lent, because part of the traditional celebrations include large family meals.
La Civiltà Cattolica editor describes pope’s ‘diplomacy of mercy’
The head of the influential Italian magazine outlined in a speech five aspects of Pope Francis' diplomatic ministry, including the ongoing talks between the Vatican and the Chinese government over the appointment and recognition of bishops there.
Catholic leaders caution that federal budget must reflect common good
The White House plan, "Efficient, Effective Accountable: An American Budget," proposes slashing federal spending by billions of dollars on food stamps, federal housing vouchers and health care for the poorest Americans.
Lenten Bible Study: What do Jesus’ Parables ask of us?
Jesus taught in parables as a way of catching his hearers off guard and surprising them with the message of the Kingdom of Heaven. In this Bible Study, we will discover how saints and scholars have understood the parables, and allow Jesus' words to challenge us in new ways.
IHM Sisters’ Night
Single young women ages 18-35 are invited to spend an evening of prayer, pizza, and St. Paddy's Day fun with the Immaculate Heart of Mary sisters, novices, and postulants
Archbishop calls for renewed focus on Rev. King’s call to nonviolence
"The Enduring Power of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Principles of Nonviolence: A Pastoral Reflection" was formally issued on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14. In it, the archbishop says, "Now is the time for all of us to reconnect with Dr. King and his teaching."