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Woman charged with vandalizing Miami Catholic church, desecrating altar
According to police, Alfa Illescas, 44, was caught on security cameras spray-painting the words “perverts,” “pigs,” and “liars” on the... Read more
U.S. bishops to discuss health care, eucharistic revival, and more at spring meeting
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is in Orlando, Florida, this week for its spring meeting with a full agenda. Read more
From coast to coast, eucharistic processions take to the streets across America for Corpus Christi
Social media was full of photos and videos of local eucharistic processions in dioceses around the country. Read more
Bishop Olson: Carmelite prioress admitted 5 times to breaking chastity vow
The bishop of the Diocese of Fort Worth denied that he abused his authority when investigating a prioress of a... Read more
England’s health service to stop prescribing puberty blockers for kids
The NHS found that there is not enough evidence to support the “safety or clinical effectiveness” of puberty-blocking drugs for... Read more
Bishops invite Catholics to pray Litany of Sacred Heart in response to Dodgers’ ‘blasphemy’
The bishops’ prayer request comes after the Los Angeles Dodgers announced they would be honoring the “Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.” Read more
Critics warn of ‘radical gender ideology’ in latest Biden LGBT move
The White House in a June 8 fact sheet announced “new actions to protect LGBTQI+ communities.” Read more
‘Mary, Explained’ series addresses Marian devotion in Arlington Diocese and beyond
In preparation for its upcoming golden jubilee, the Virginia diocese has created a seven-part series to explain why the Church... Read more
Corpus Christi Sunday 2023: Inspiring words from the saints about the Eucharist
Corpus Christi Sunday falls on June 11 this year. Read more
Sacred Heart flags on Twitter and other ways to celebrate Jesus’ Sacred Heart this month
The entire month of June is devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Read more
New guide to novenas aims to inspire Catholics to rediscover this traditional form of prayer
“Pocket Guide to Novenas,” published by Ascension and written by Annie and John-Paul Deddens, includes 20 novenas. Read more
Catholic pilgrim goes viral as ‘backpack hero’ after stopping mass stabbing in France
The 24-year-old was praised for protecting children and likely preventing the injury or even death of many more. Read more
Maryland to stockpile $1.3 million in abortion drugs
The Maryland Board of Public Works approved nearly $1.3 million in emergency spending to pay for a stockpile of two... Read more
Eucharistic processions to be held across the country for Corpus Christi this weekend
The processions occur as the Church in America enters its second phase of the U.S. bishops’ National Eucharistic Revival. Read more
Here’s what the bishops are saying about the Dodgers honoring an anti-Catholic group
The Dodgers will be honoring the L.A. chapter of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence with a “Community Hero Award” before... Read more
Oklahoma Women’s College World Series champions say they find their joy in Christ
Some of the team’s players told ESPN that what makes their team so strong is that what matters is their... Read more
Father James Jackson pleads guilty in child pornography case
Prosecutors will seek the mandatory minimum of five years in prison when Jackson is sentenced Sept. 11. Read more
Fort Worth Diocese releases photos allegedly showing drug use at Carmelite monastery
The diocese on Wednesday released a pair of photographs that purportedly show cannabis and marijuana products inside the monastery. Read more
Catholic bishop condemns abortion curriculum in Northern Ireland’s schools
A Catholic bishop in Northern Ireland condemned new regulations in the country that will require schools to discuss abortion access... Read more
Muslim-led parents’ group protests LGBT curriculum mandate in Maryland school system
Muslim parents protested a Maryland school system’s policy that removes parents’ authority to opt their children out of LGBT coursework. Read more
