Memorial of Saint Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
Veronica Markland December 7, 2017 0 COMMENTSREAD On this memorial of St. Ambrose, learn about his skill as a pastor and love for the poor. REFLECT “Goodness always tends to spread . . . If we wish to lead a dignified and fulfilling life, we have to reach out to others and seek their good.” (Evangelii Gaudium, no. 9) PRAY “We […]
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Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Patroness of the United States of America
Veronica Markland December 7, 2017 0 COMMENTSREAD “No sin would touch her, so that she would be a fitting and worthy vessel of the Son of God. The Immaculate Conception does not refer to the virginal conception and the birth of Christ, but rather to Mary’s being conceived without inheriting Original Sin.” (United States Catholic Catechism for Adults, 142-143) Take time […]
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U.S. bishop chairman statement on immigration principles and need for Congressional action to protect dreamers
Veronica Markland October 10, 2017 0 COMMENTSOn Sunday evening, the White House released Immigration Principles and Policies that are a proposed list of priorities to be considered when working on legislative protection for Dreamers. Bishop Joe S. Vásquez of Austin, chairman of the Committee on Migration, issued the following statement urging Congress to “ensure true protection for Dreamers once and for […]
READ MOREToday’s decision to expand the HHS mandate exemption is a “return to common sense, long-standing federal practice, and peaceful coexistence between church and state,” according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston and President of the USCCB, and Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore, Chairman of […]
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U.S. Catholics join with Pope Francis in campaign to “Share the Journey” of migrants and refugees
Veronica Markland September 28, 2017 0 COMMENTSThe Holy Father’s worldwide two-year campaign supporting the displaced kicks off Sept. 27 Today, several dozen bishops across the United States are joining Pope Francis as he launched the two-year “Share the Journey” campaign, holding events and reaching out to support migrants and refugees in their own dioceses as the campaign aims to raise awareness […]
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Be ready to help Hurricane Harvey victims, U.S. bishops say
Veronica Markland August 28, 2017 0 COMMENTSWashington D.C., Aug 27, 2017 / 09:38 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The damage done by Hurricane Harvey is a cause for prayer and preparation to help the storm’s victims, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has said. “As the Archbishop of Galveston-Houston, this crisis hits very close to home,” conference president Cardinal Daniel DiNardo said Aug. […]
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AUSTIN • The Catholic bishops of Texas expressed disappointment in Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s movement to terminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, forcing 117,000 young people to be deported from the United States. “These individuals contribute to the economy, serve honorably in our armed forces, excel in our schools and universities, […]
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