Forgiveness is something that brings up many different emotions for those who have been harmed through clergy or non-clergy sexual abuse. In this presentation we will attempt to define forgiveness and discuss the act of forgiving as done by an injured party to an offender. Continue reading
Archbishop Bernard Hebda has announced the following appointment in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis: Effective April 1, 2024 Reverend Miroslaw Szynal, granted faculties of the archdiocese and assigned as chaplain for Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids and Unity Hospital … Continue reading
Source: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops “Health care that truly heals must be grounded in truth,” said Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend, responding to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) issuance of final regulations … Continue reading
“No employer should be forced to participate in an employee’s decision to end the life of their child,” Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee for Religious Liberty said … Continue reading
“It is with gratitude to the Holy Father that we receive his Apostolic Blessing upon the participants in the National Eucharistic Congress, and for the opportunity for Catholics in our country to obtain a plenary indulgence by participating in the events of the Eucharistic Revival,” said Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Continue reading
For Catholic Sisters Week 2024, we will be celebrating our religious sisters with a seven-part series of short videos: Everything You Wanted to Know About Catholic Sisters – But Were Afraid, or Didn’t Know Who, to Ask! We invite you to watch for these videos to be posted March 8-14. Continue reading
We need every Catholic to contact their legislators and tell them to create policies that improve healthcare throughout life’s journey, not those like physician-assisted suicide that hasten death. Continue reading
Urge your state legislator to support real care at the end of life, not assisted suicide. Continue reading
Warning against a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza and ongoing conflicts elsewhere, Pope Francis has called for a day of fasting, penance and prayer for peace in the world Oct. 27. Continue reading
Do you know of someone who devotes his or her time helping the poor, elderly, disabled, pregnant, or is committed to praying for Respect Life issues? He or she may be our next Champion for Life! Continue reading
Source: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (published October 8, 2023) In response to the continued tensions and violence that erupted into warfare between Gaza and Israel on October 7, Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford, chairman of the U.S. Conference … Continue reading
Those who promote doctor-assisted suicide try to draw a distinction between those with a mental illness who want to end their lives and those with a terminal illness who express the same wish. This is a dangerously false distinction with far-reaching consequences. Continue reading
Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Pro-Life Activities invites Catholics to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Respect Life Month by embracing “radical solidarity” with women facing difficult or challenging pregnancies. Continue reading
The devastating fire in Maui has claimed over 100 lives so far and destroyed the town of Lahaina. Other parts of Maui have been severely damaged also. If you would like to offer live sustaining relief for the people of Maui, you can donate at Catholic Charities USA and Catholic Charities Hawaii. Continue reading
Together on the Journey: Watch the Latest Video Together on the Journey consists of a video from Archbishop Hebda the first Monday of each month and his Weekly Word newsletter the following weeks. Click to Sign Up Name(Required) First Last … Continue reading
Source: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops In 2022, an estimated 258 million people in 58 countries experienced crisis-level acute hunger, according to the World Food Programme (WFP), the global humanitarian organization addressing food security. Russia’s recent decision no longer … Continue reading
