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People in Waukesha, Wis., embrace while visiting a memorial Nov. 24, 2021, the morning after the sixth victim Jackson Sparks, 8, passed away inside Children's Hospital of Wisconsin as a result of injuries sustained when a car plowed through a holiday parade.

At a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin a man drove his SUV through the crowd killing six and injuring dozens more. The driver was a repeat offender who had just been released on bail for … more

12/2/21

A vial, syringe and U.S. flag are seen in this Omnicron coronavirus illustration photo.

Fear Paralyzes Advancement

At the peak of the Great Depression President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered these well-known words at his inauguration on March 4, 1933: “So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that … more

12/2/21

USCCB Teaches Perennial Truth in New Eucharistic Document

Vatican correspondent Francis X. Rocca misleads readers of The Wall Street Journal that the U.S. bishops eschewed controversy by neglecting to barr pro-abortion Catholic politicians from receiving … more

11/25/21

Criminal Trials Should Not be Broadcast on Camera Before Sentencing

The United States Supreme Court has long forbidden cameras in its own courtroom during trial. Justices with diverse jurisprudential ideologies, from Clarence Thomas to Anthony Kennedy, equate … more

11/25/21

Changing Hearts on Abortion

In the very near future, the United States Supreme Court will begin hearing a case that challenges the constitutionality of a 2018 Mississippi law which bans abortion after 15 weeks. Katherine … more

11/18/21

The Many Benefits of Giving Thanks

Several years ago, two college professors — Dr. Robert Emmons of the University of California, and Dr. Michael McCullough of the University of Miami — did some research on the benefits of … more

11/18/21

Dobbs case presents providential opportunity to combat Roe v. Wade

It has been a labored few months for the pro-life community. The new administration has done everything they can to increase funding and access to abortion here in the United States and globally. … more

By Lisa Cooley | 11/11/21

Pope Francis elevates the Eucharist as he celebrates All Souls' Day Mass at the French Military Cemetery in Rome Nov. 2, 2021.

At Mass, Remember the Dead

At the beginning of November, the Church throughout the world celebrates the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (otherwise known as All Souls Day). This celebration reminds the faithful to … more

11/4/21

U.S. President Joe Biden, accompanied by his wife, Jill, is walks with Pope Francis during a meeting at the Vatican Oct. 29, 2021.

We Don’t Know What the Pope Said

On Friday, October 20, Pope Francis met with President Biden. Since the beginning of the Covid pandemic, live broadcasts of interactions between world leaders and the pope have been restricted. The … more

11/4/21

Our educational systems must foster student learning and growth

After enlisting the FBI to curb national violence against educators, Attorney General Merrick Garland received the ire of congressional republicans on Capitol Hill. Members of the House Judiciary … more

10/28/21

Defending life entails condemning moral evils while supporting the dignity of men and women

When Gloria Purvis addressed Human Life Guild participants at McVinney Auditorium as a special 150th anniversary speaker, she left many in tears. Forthright and delightfully compelling, … more

10/28/21

Blessed Carlo Acutis: An Inspiration for Young People

Carlo Acutis was only 15-years-old when he died of leukemia in 1996. His mother has described him as “a normal boy in many ways” but “very obedient” and “very … more

10/21/21

‘Follow the Science,’ but with proper qualifications

In dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, many of our civil leaders have urged us to “follow the science.” So have many doctors and health care workers. This past July, for example, the … more

10/21/21

A rare view of the original Church of SS. Peter and Paul, one of the early stone churches built in Providence, where Mass was first celebrated on March 10, 1837. The cornerstone was laid on the site 41 years later, on Nov. 28, 1878, for the current Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul.

History of Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul makes it a fitting centerpiece for anniversary observance

The decision to open the diocese’s observance of the 150th anniversary of its establishment by holding a ceremony in honor of Mary, the Mother of God, in the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul … more

10/14/21

We need to work for a living

Revelation teaches that work is an obligation. Furthermore, man must work to develop and fulfill his humanity. St. John Paul II in his encyclical “Centesimus annus” writes, “A … more

10/7/21

Bishop Georg Bätzing, president of the German bishops' conference, is pictured at the annual St. Michael's reception in Berlin Sept. 27, 2021.

The Germans Misunderstand Synodality

On October 2, Bishop Georg Bätzing and Thomas Sternberg announced the extension of the controversial German Catholic Church’s “Synodal Way.” Just prior to the extension the … more

10/7/21

Images of Christ and Our Lady of Guadalupe are pictured as Haitian migrants seeking refuge in the U.S., choose donated clothes outside a shelter in Monterrey, Mexico, Sept. 28, 2021.

Immigration Bureaucracy Needs to Change

Last May, four sitting pastors in the Diocese of Burlington resigned their parishes after their religious worker visas expired. Although the diocese dutifully applied for permanent residency (Green … more

9/30/21

Rep. Langevin Defies Logic with Abortion Stance

On September 24, Rep. James Langevin (D-RI) voted to codify abortion protections in federal law. In a public statement, the congressman chastises “extremist” state legislators for … more

9/30/21

The Sordid ‘Philosophy’ of the 9/11 Terrorists

In the aftermath of the 20th anniversary of the sad and tragic events of September 11, 2001, it’s important to reflect not only on the horrific actions of the terrorists themselves, but also on … more

9/23/21

The Truth about Junipero Serra

Archbishops Jose Gomez of Los Angeles and Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco co-authored an op-ed piece that appeared recently in the Wall Street Journal. Their purpose was to address the current … more

9/23/21