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Hardly Lost: Ukraine’s young adults choose purpose amid travesty of war

Amid the devastation of war, Ukraine’s young adults demonstrate remarkable resilience as they seek to find purpose and solidarity by giving their time to assuage the needs of others, striving to contribute to their country’s future.

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Thailand’s Churches renew commitment to unity during week of prayer

The Catholic Church in Thailand, in collaboration with other Christian denominations, hosted a special ecumenical celebration for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity on Sunday, January 19, at Holy Rosary Church, the oldest church in Bangkok.

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Fr. Romanelli: Life slowly returns to Gaza after ceasefire deal

Following a phone call with Pope Francis this weekend, Fr. Gabriel Romanelli, the parish priest of the only Catholic Church in Gaza, tells Vatican News about the atmosphere as the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel comes into effect.

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Pope Francis: A woman will head the Vatican Governatorate

Pope Francis grants an interview to Fabio Fazio for Italian TV channel Nove's Che tempo che fa, announcing that Sr. Raffaella Petrini will be appointed in March to head the Governatorate of Vatican City State. He also addresses a question about rumors of the new Trump administration's plans for deporting migrants: If this happens, it would be a disgrace; the poorest should not be made to pay for the imbalances of society.

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Cardinal Cupich: We oppose any immigrant mass deportation plan

Cardinal Cupich addresses reports of potential planned mass deportations targeting undocumented people in the Chicago area and reiterates the Catholic Church's commitment to human dignity, justice, and the rights of migrants and asylum seekers.

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Day Four: 9 Days for Life

Day Four Intercession:   May every father of a p reborn child lovingly support the mother of his child in welcoming new life. Prayers:  Our Father,  3 Hail Marys,  Glory Be Reflection:  Fatherhood has its origins in God, who...

Gaza ceasefire is now in operation

​The much-anticipated ceasefire in Gaza has come into force after a last-minute delay, with Palestinians beginning to return to the cities they fled.

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"They have no wine." - Sunday, January 19th

Sunday, January 19, 2025 | Second Sunday in Ordinary Time |  John 2 1-11 Friends, in today’s Gospel, we read about the wedding at Cana. Jesus’ mother is the first to speak, as John tells the story: “They have no wine.”...

Day Three: 9 Days for Life

Day Three Intercession:   May every pregnant mother receive compassionate care and support as she nurtures the life in her womb. Prayers:  Our Father  3 Hail Marys  Glory Be Reflection:  When the angel Gabriel appeared to...

FEAST OF OUR PARISH: MEMORIAL OF ST. ANTHONY, ABBOT

Today is Friday, January 17th.  The Church celebrates the memorial of St. Anthony the Great, Abbot. This is the memorial of our parish’s patronal saint. Saint Anthony of Egypt’s Story The life of Anthony will remind many...