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Syria marks al-Assad ouster amid ongoing challenges

Syria is marking one year since the fall of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad after nearly 14 years of war.

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Pope at Angelus: Believe as Mary believed, say ‘yes’ to God

On the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Pope Leo XIV prays the Angelus and invites the faithful to believe as Mary did, and to welcome Christ into their lives.

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The Immaculate Conception in the hearts and words of the Popes

On the occasion of the solemnity of December 8, we look back at several reflections from Popes throughout the years—a Marian path that connects to the dogma proclaimed by Pope Pius IX.

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Nugget of Wisdom from Fr. Ivan's Homily

Second Sunday of Advent Repentance is to turn back to God.  We have a God of infinite chances.  God wants us to get "real" with Him.  We are nothing without God.  We must decrease to let God increase in us. * Nugget from Fr...

Novena to Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception - Day 2

Intentions of this novena: For an increase in personal prayer in our parish For the success of the 150th parish anniversary celebration in 2028 For the success of With One Heart in our parish For the private intentions of the...

Pope Leo XIV prays for victims of floods in Southeast Asia

Pope Leo XIV expresses his closeness and assures his prayers for the millions of people affected by heavy flooding in various parts of Southeast Asia in recent weeks.

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Pope: Visit to Türkiye and Lebanon teaches that peace is possible

Pope Leo XIV recalls his recent Apostolic Journey to Türkiye and Lebanon, saying his encounter with religious leaders teaches that peace is possible if we build it together.

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Pope at Angelus: Advent calls us to prepare for the just Judge

At the Angelus prayer, Pope Leo XIV reflects on the urgency of preparing for the coming of the Kingdom of God and our encounter with Jesus, the just Judge.

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Second Sunday of Advent - Sunday, December 7th

Sunday, December 7, 2025 | Second Sunday of Advent  |  Matthew 3:1–12 Friends, today St. Matthew compels us to come to grips with the great Advent figure of John the Baptist. It’s really impossible to grasp the significance...

Pope Leo: ‘Music is like a bridge that leads us to God’

Pope Leo XIV joins the audience at the Vatican’s “Concert with the Poor” in the Paul VI Hall and expresses his pleasure to be able to partake in the joy of listening to music, which is “not a luxury for the few, but a divine gift accessible to everyone.”

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