Frances Connell, May 1934 – December 2023 RIP
Obituary by Paul Goller – Catholic activist Frances Marie Connell died just before Christmas at the age 89, bringing to an...
January 2024
Biblical study should have pastoral impact, pope tells Jerusalem students
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – For Catholics, studying Scripture and archaeology in the land of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection...
Is Chewing Gum at Mass Allowed?
Question: I have noticed that there are some people chewing bubblegum during Mass, and I have even seen people coming...
St Anthony Prayer
June 13 is the Feast of St Anthony, Franciscan friar and priest, known for his preaching and devotion to the...
Pope says he’s not thinking of resigning, talks about hell and forgiveness
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – While a pope can resign, Pope Francis said it is not something he is thinking...
In American visa limbo, priest got his hands dirty
By Michelle Caswell – A priest who served 19 years as a missionary in South Africa has responded to adversity...
Pope: Modern war is crime against humanity
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – With massive civilian deaths and the destruction of cities and their infrastructure, modern “war is...
Mass Readings: 21 January – 28 January, 2024
Liturgical Calendar Year B – Weekday Cycle Year II Sunday January 21, 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sunday of the...
Pope: Renew the world with creativity and bold dreams
By Carol Glatz, CNS – Young people are meant to be “levers” that renew established systems, not “gears” to keep...
