Diocesan News
New liturgical protocols in place for public mass starting the week of Ash Wednesday
In light of decreasing numbers of hospitalizations, the Diocese is moving to new public Mass protocols February 15, 2021.Please don't let your guard down or conclude that we can “return to normal.” Read more
Catholic Schools Week
Your support gives deserving students an opportunity to afford a Catholic education. In turn, the community benefits from highly educated students who will be the leaders in the workforce of the future. Read more
Preparation for the Journey
Health care, sacraments for the ill and for those dying, palliative care and hospice care and the differences between the two. Preparation for the Journey is an online event. Learn more about the various issues at the end of life with this helpful online workshop. Each stage of life makes us holy; some stages of life are for the spiritually mature disciple. Read more
Vaccine Distribution at St. John the Evangelist
Tucson, Arizona
Pastor Msgr. Raul Trevizo encourages the inoculation of his elderly parishioners. The distribution of the Covid vaccine took place at St. John the Evangelist Parish, Tucson, Arizona on February 6, 2021. Read more
National News
The source of problems in marriage aren't always obvious
National Marriage Week is an opportunity to focus on making a struggling marriage strong and a strong marriage stronger. Jesus began his ministry by proclaiming, “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” Mk. 1:15. The Greek word we translate as 'repent' is 'metanoia', "to go beyond where mind is" Consider the witness of Jeff and Mary Hodges ...
Black Catholic is trailblazer in science; she has been geneticist for 56 years
As a child, Sheila Stiles Jewell played outside of the public housing where her family lived in Memphis. She felt one with nature weaving clover and catching bumblebees. During the days of segregation, the Catholic Church recruited her family, living at Lemoyne Owen Gardens at the time, to receive a Catholic education. It was a noble act that she credits with much of her success today. Read more
- Catholic Health Association launches initiative to confront racism
- Bishop warns against 'weaponization of Eucharist' with elected officials
- Masses mark Roe anniversary; pro-lifers say movement stronger than ever
- Biden's orders restore humane treatment of immigrants, refugees, says bishop
- 'Mystery man' at prayer in New Orleans church turns out to be Drew Brees
- Catholic Health Association launches initiative to confront racism
- Supreme Court cancels two major immigration cases
- Archbishop welcomes Biden executive orders on environmental protection
- Giving voice to the marginalized has been advocate's mission in life
- U.S. Senate again fails to pass Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
- Virginia General Assembly votes to ban death penalty; governor supports move
- Mexican bishops issue another appeal for anti-hunger program
- Kelly to succeed Anderson as Knights of Columbus CEO
World News
Decision making shouldn’t be a matter of ordination
One of the Catholic Church’s most prominent nuns has said the push for women’s priestly ordination in the Catholic Church suggests a deeper question about power in the Church. Read more
Online 'prayer marathon' planned for day of prayer against trafficking
Organizers of the International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking are hosting a cross-continental "prayer marathon" Feb. 8 to pray for trafficked persons. Read more
- Read more about the New Outlook coverage of women in the Church
- Cardinal Parolin in Cameroon: ‘Faith is greater than intimidation’
- Cuban Catholics say they control future
- Ash Wednesday: Different look, same message
- Bishops in Republic of Congo worried presidential election won't be fair
- Caritas: Access to vaccine not as equitable as it should be
- Vietnam closes schools, ceremonies for Tet after COVID-19 variant spreads
- Priest says thousands of refugees in Tigray deported to Eritrea
- Russian Catholic urges nation's bishops to speak out on massive arrests
- Myanmar cardinal appeals for no bloodshed, return to democracy
- Speakers: Pandemic underscores call for genuine dialogue in 'Fratelli Tutti'
Crux News
John Allen and the Church in the World
Cardinal Parolin’s daring Cameroon vis, Denmark's new sermon law, Pope’s trip to Iraq, Mario Draghi’s Jesuit Connection and Happy, the elephant controversy
Noticias
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