Mass for Life
with Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger, Bishop of Tucson
Diocesan News
Catholic Community Services assisting families in need
CCS initiated 3 programs to assist families who had financial challenges as a result of covid. Two of those programs, (eviction prevention and childcare scholarships) were part of the city of Tucson program, “We Are One/ Somos Uno “ Read more
Celebrate the Year of St. Joseph in your home
- Begin the Year of St. Joseph with a special intention for his intercession. St. Joseph devotions here
- The Holy Father has offered a plenary indulgence to those who honor St. Joseph.
National News
With evictions looming, agencies furiously work to keep families housed
The novel coronavirus threw Maria Arreola for a loop in June, sending her to the hospital for four weeks in a battle with COVID-19. For a while, she was sick enough to be placed on a ventilator. Read more
The Number One Podcast in the country?
Yep, the "Bible in a Year." Next weekend is Word of God Sunday. The aim of the podcast is for listeners to understand how God's plan for mankind's salvation undergirds biblical events and the lives of its central figures. Read more
Two federal executions temporarily halted
The two federal executions initially scheduled for the second week of January are now on hold. A third, Lisa Montgomery,
whose execution was halted by the lower court, which in turn was vacated by the Supreme Court, was pronounced dead at 1:31 a.m on January 11. Read more
Rev. King relied on faith, prayer to fight racism
The Rev. Martin Luther King, the slain civil rights leader who is honored with a federal holiday the third Monday of January, "relied upon faith and prayer" to combat the racism and prejudice he and other U.S. Blacks suffered, said Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington. Read more
- We need the Lord to cast out demon of division in our nation,' cardinal says
- Federal appeals court continues hold on Arkansas laws restricting abortion
- Capitol Hill riots addressed in homilies at some U.S. Catholic churches
- Catholic advocates welcome treaty banning nuclear weapons coming into force
- Heavy security in D.C., ongoing pandemic mean March for Life will be virtual
- Bishops applaud HHS rule change that aids adoption, foster care providers
- Death Penalty: 'We are better than this,' deacon says before Johnson's execution
World News
Pope amends canon law so women can be installed as lectors, acolytes
Recognizing "the gifts of each baptized person" -- women and men -- Pope Francis ordered a change to canon law and liturgical norms so that women could be formally installed as lectors and acolytes. Both are not considered ordination, but priests and deacons are installed in both offices. Read more
Pope Francis and the Pope emeritus receive Covid-19 vaccine
The vaccination campaign against Covid-19 in the Vatican which began on Wednesday continues with both Pope Francis and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI receiving their first doses of the vaccine. Read more
- Holy See to promote role of women in fostering peace and security
- Vatican modifies distribution of ashes for Ash Wednesday
- Alleged Vatican transactions in Australia are grossly overestimated from 2014-2020 - 6 million euros not 1.4 billion
- False narrative of papal division 'harmful,' former doctrinal chief says
- Chaldean Catholics in Iraq praying that pope visit will be possible
- Censorship: Facebook removes video commentary by Mexican cardinal
Noticias
Diocesan Calendar
Word of God Sunday
January 24
Second Week in
Ordinary Time
Sunday and Daily Mass Online
Bishop Weisenburger celebrates Mass on Sundays and Tuesdays in English and Spanish
"Let us go to the roots of his preaching,” the Pope said, “to the very source of the Word of Life,” which “helps us to know how, where and to whom Jesus began to preach.”
- Pope Francis
Gifts to the HOPE Campaign through direct donation or through the Annual Catholic Appeal will be used to aid your parish during mandatory parish closures due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Prayerfully consider one of these ways to participate:
- Pray for all in our diocese, parishes, priests
- Contribute directly to a parish through the HOPE Campaign
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