Statement of Archbishop Broglio on Executive Orders Signed by the President
“Our prayer is one of hope that, as a Nation blessed with many gifts, our actions demonstrate a genuine care for our most vulnerable sisters and brothers, including the unborn, the poor, the elderly and infirm, and migrants and refugees. The just Judge expects nothing less.” WASHINGTON – In response …
El Paso bishop calls Trump immigration orders ‘contrary to the moral law’
By Madalaine Elhabbal Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jan 23, 2025 / 12:40 pm The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ committee on migration sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s executive orders on immigration that he signed earlier this week, expressing particular concern for vulnerable families and children. “Church teaching recognizes a country’s right and …
U.S. Vice President JD Vance to speak at 2025 March for Life
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jan 23, 2025 / 13:40 pm Newly inaugurated U.S. Vice President JD Vance will speak at the 52nd annual March for Life on Jan. 24 in Washington, D.C., according to a news release from the March for Life Education and Defense Fund on Thursday afternoon. …
Protestant leader at interfaith service calls on Trump to ‘have mercy’ on migrants, LGBTQ
By Madalaine Elhabbal Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jan 21, 2025 / 15:30 pm At the interfaith prayer service held at Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday morning, an Episcopal bishop challenged President Donald Trump, urging him to “have mercy” on migrants and those who identify as members of the gay, lesbian, and transgender …
Fighting Injustice: Deacon Winters Receives Governor’s Humanitarian Award
Honoring Leadership in Service On Jan. 16 – four days ahead of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Governor Mike DeWine of Ohio joined award winners from across the state for the 40th Annual Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Celebration. Among the honorees was Deacon Royce Winters, …
The origins of St. Agnes, child saint and martyr
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Jan 21, 2025 / 04:00 am The stories surrounding St. Agnes’ life and death are varied. We know the place of her burial, her approximate age, and the place where she was martyred. Much less is known about her life, though there are many stories passed …
Announcing the 2025 Catholic Ministries Appeal!
“Christ gives us the gifts and talents that we have so that we can be His voice, His hands, and His feet; going out into the world, reaching people that are not aware of His love, helping them come into that love, and therefore enriching their lives. Trust in the Lord and the Lord will guide you. His love is never going to be outdone.” – Archbishop Schnurr
Out and About for January 2025
1) Socktober at Mother Teresa School Fifth graders at Mother Teresa Elementary School in Cincinnati hosted a “Socktober” service project. Students collected 1,722 pairs of socks to give to @servecity622. 2) Notre Dame Mission Volunteers Mount Notre Dame High School in Reading was the setting for 27 staff members from …
“Eschatological” Man, Part Four: Raised Male and Female
Note: This article is part of an ongoing series on Pope St. John Paul II’s “Theology of the Body” (TOB). In the resurrection of the body, our human nature will be transformed and perfected. Scripture describes this as being “like angels in heaven” (Mt. 22:30, Mk. 12:25). However, as I …
