Archive for June 4, 2025

This year’s class of ordinandi at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Yonkers. Bishop Joseph Massa is seated in the center.?w=200&h=150

By Fiona Murphy

Facing shortage, New York Archdiocese taps parishioners to spot future priests

A new initiative, “Called By Name,” is the Archdiocese of New York’s latest attempt to spark interest in the priesthood. Read more

Fom the Easter Vigil Mass in St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, Dublin, April 2025.?w=200&h=150

By Kate Quiñones

Becoming Catholic: Everything you need to know about OCIA

What is the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA)? Read more

Pittsburgh Bishop-elect Mark Eckman.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Leo XIV taps Pittsburgh Auxiliary Bishop Mark Eckman to lead diocese

Pope Leo accepted Bishop David Zubik’s resignation June 4. The outgoing bishop turned 75 — the usual age of retirement... Read more

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By Jonathan Liedl

Charlotte bishop delays Traditional Latin Mass restrictions after backlash

Bishop Michael Martin also said that if the Vatican changes required restrictions of the TLM, the North Carolina diocese “would... Read more

Pope Leo XIV blesses a small attendee at the general audience in St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday, June 4. 2025.?w=200&h=150

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV at general audience: ‘Our life is worthy’

“Even when it seems we are able to do little in life, it is always worthwhile. There is always the... Read more

Sister Angela Musolesi served as an assistant to renowned exorcist priest Gabriel Amorth for 28 years.?w=200&h=150

By Nicolás de Cárdenas

Angela Musolesi, assistant to exorcist Father Gabriel Amorth: ‘The devil is afraid of me’

A Franciscan nun, Sister Angela Musolesi collaborated for 28 years with the renowned Italian priest and exorcist Father Gabriel Amorth. Read more

Pope Leo XIV gives a blessing to memebers of the National Italian American Foundation in their meeting on June 4, 2025, at the Vatican.?w=200&h=150

By Kristina Millare

Pope Leo XIV meets leaders of Italian American foundation, blesses their cultural mission

Pope Leo XIV met with the National Italian American Foundation on Wednesday and blessed their work. Read more

A New Jersey former parish bookkeeper has pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $300,000 from two parishes, June 3, 2025.?w=200&h=150

By Daniel Payne

New Jersey parish employee pleads guilty to stealing nearly $300,000 from 2 churches

A former parish bookkeeper in New Jersey has pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $300,000 from two parishes. Read more

Pope Leo XIV addresses pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for his general audience on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.?w=200&h=150

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

8 blesseds scheduled to be elevated to the altars

Pope Leo XIV will gather the cardinals at the Vatican on June 13 to give final approval to the canonizations... Read more

Bishop Robert Barron spoke on political commentator Tucker Carlson's show on June 2, 2025.?w=200&h=150

By Tessa Gervasini

Bishop Barron talks faith, freedom, and tech with Tucker Carlson

Bishop Robert Barron sat down with conservative commentator Tucker Carlson this week to talk about the Catholic faith and discuss... Read more

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By Kate Quiñones

Trump administration rescinds Biden-era requirement for ER doctors to perform abortions

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, a branch of the Department of Health and Human Services, announced on June... Read more

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, June 1, 2025 for the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly.?w=200&h=150

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Pope Leo XIV has phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin

“The pope made an appeal for Russia to take a gesture that would favor peace, emphasizing the importance of dialogue,”... Read more

The J. Edgar Hoover FBI headquarters building in Washington, D.C.?w=200&h=150

By Tyler Arnold

Senate Judiciary Committee: Anti-Catholic texts found in 13 more Biden-era FBI documents

A report from the Senate Judiciary Committee has revealed that the 2023 anti-Catholic Richmond FBI memo involved coordination with field... Read more