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St. Michael the Archangel.

Bishop defends St. Michael’s prayer at Mass: ‘The devil has no influence’

Nov 2, 2024

In a letter to the editor published Oct. 21, Father Gerald J. Bednar wrote that the Vatican “suppressed this practice in 1964.”

The exterior of St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish is seen in Michigan City, Indiana.

PHOTOS: Historic Catholic parish in Indiana receives $650,000 to repair century-old church

Nov 2, 2024

St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish recently received two grants amid a $3 million fundraising effort to address significant construction needs.

Pope Francis prays during the Synod on Synodality closing Mass on Oct. 27, 2024, in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican.

 This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of November

Nov 2, 2024

Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of November is for those who have lost a child.

A grave marker in the Meadows of St. Kateri, the natural burial section at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery in the Archdiocese of Chicago

Visiting a cemetery on All Souls’ Day? Here are some recommendations

Nov 2, 2024

In Mexico, families typically visit the graves of their loved ones to clean them, light candles, and bring food, drinks, and objects that the deceased enjoyed in life.

Kevin Roberts is president of the Heritage Foundation.

Conservative policy leader: First Amendment, pro-life cause at stake on Nov. 5

Nov 1, 2024

In an interview with “EWTN News Nightly” host Tracy Sabol on Friday, Kevin Roberts addressed the anticipated crisis of nonvoters among people of faith.

Pope Francis prays before an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Pope Francis to Mexicans: Keep being devotees of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Nov 1, 2024

Pope Francis shared a heartfelt video message addressed to Mexicans in which he reminded the country of its “great fortune” in having the Virgin of Guadalupe.

Official Portrait of Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki in 2021.

Wisconsin archbishop urges change to visa rule that could force foreign priests to leave U.S.

Nov 1, 2024

The Archdiocese of Milwaukee alone hosts two dozen immigrant priests, and Catholics in Wisconsin are at risk of losing their services if the rule stays in place.

Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption in Fall River, Massachusetts.

Massachusetts bishop: Priest placed on leave admitted to ‘serious sexual misconduct’

Nov 1, 2024

Students at St. Michael’s School in Fall River, Massachusetts, had organized a protest for Friday over Father Jay Mello’s removal months ago as pastor.

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Here’s how Catholics can get 8 plenary indulgences during the first week of November

Nov 1, 2024

For centuries, the Catholic Church widely observed All Saints’ Day (Nov. 1) as an octave, extending the holy celebration to eight days.

Pope Francis in All Saints’ Day Angelus highlights Christians’ ‘identity card’

Nov 1, 2024

In his Angelus address on Friday, the solemnity of All Saints, Pope Francis spoke about the “identity card” of the Christian.

Texas bishop: ‘No reason’ for Catholics to attend SSPX Mass if they can go elsewhere

Nov 1, 2024

Fort Worth Bishop Michael Olson this week stated that Catholics have “no need” to attend Mass or receive sacraments from priests associated with SSPX.

Bishops speak on abortion ballot measures in days leading up to election

Nov 1, 2024

Here is a roundup of the latest pro-life and abortion-related news in the U.S.

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