Bishop Weisenburger continues public Sunday Mass, but closes daily Mass to the public
Cooperation is needed to reduce the threat of the virus and safeguard Advent and Christmas. Read more
We wish you the very best this Advent season!
For family Advent resources for blessing an Advent Wreath, Advent calendars in English and Spanish, home blessings for Nativity scenes, and blessing a Christmas tree, look here for support of your prayerful Advent. Read more
Thank you, Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles
The Diocese of Tucson has been blessed to have the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles serving the people of Douglas, Arizona and Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico since 1987. This was the first mission of the Carmelite Community and it came about through the invitation of Bishop Manuel Moreno. Read more
Fr. Manuel Fragoso Carranza and the Coronavirus in Yuma
Father Manuel Fragoso Carranza, pastor of Immaculate Conception, in Yuma, AZ. writes about the course of the infection in his parish and life. Living in the midst of this pandemic is not living in fear, nor acting through fear. It is to continue working with all the love of God, putting ourselves at the service of others, taking the necessary measures to do so with caution and wisdom. Read more
Catholics lead all Christians in number of racially diverse congregations
U.S. Catholics lead all Christian faiths in the percentage of racially diverse congregations in their parishes, according to a new study published by Baylor University. "Catholic churches on average continue to be more diverse than Protestant churches with 23% multiracial, up from 17%" in 1998, when churches were first surveyed, the study said. Read more
Youngest children's use of screens keeps rising; is there any limit?
Common Sense Media's recurring survey of screen usage by our youngest children was issued Nov. 16. What shouldn't be surprising is that children are using their screens more than ever, according to their parents.What should be surprising, however, is that all of their self-reporting took place before the coronavirus pandemic struck in March, resulting in thousands of school districts nationwide shifting on the fly to online learning -- which, of course, requires screens. Read more
- Use of Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines is morally acceptable, say bishops
- Catholic dioceses cope with new limits as virus cases spike in U.S., Canada
- Practical guide offers valuable advice on women's ministry in church
- Study leads to benchmarks for sexual misconduct policies at seminaries
- Court says Texas, Louisiana can block Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood
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Pope, in new book, talks about personal 'lockdowns' that changed his life
While the coronavirus lockdowns and restrictions have interrupted people's lives and brought suffering on a global scale, every individual -- including the pope -- has or will experience traumatic interruptions in their lives, Pope Francis said in a new book. Read more
Properly vented spaces are a key component of Covid safety
Here is a widely circulate video concerning how coronavirus infection travels in closed spaces. Open doors and window, take Thanksgiving moments outside. Read this pamphlet from the CDC about making Thanksgiving safer.
No pilgrims at basilica for Guadalupe feast
Mexican church and civic officials have canceled public feast celebrations for Mexico’s patroness at her shrine in Mexico City due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The celebration normally attracts 10 million pilgrims to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the world’s most-visited Marian shrine. Read more
Vatican says bishop ordained in China is in communion with pope
The Vatican confirmed that a bishop recently ordained in China is in full communion with the pope and that more Vatican-approved nominations would be coming. Read more
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- "Ahora la Virgen irá a nuestras casas"
- Fr. Ariel, el pastor de St. Anthony of Padua, Casa Grande y el virus
- Incluso en medio de la pandemia, católicos tienen mucho que agradecer
- El Consistorio se adapta a los tiempos de la pandemia
- "Ahora la Virgen irá a nuestras casas"
Fr. Manuel Fragoso Carranza y el virus
Soy el Padre Manuel Fragoso Carranza, sacerdote de la Diócesis de Tucson y párroco de la Inmaculada Concepción, en Yuma, AZ. Sin embargo, sabíamos que todo esto no iba a ser suficiente para detener el virus y, el 12 de noviembre tuvimos que cerrar nuestra Iglesia porque yo salí positivo. No es suficiente, pero si ha sido de mucha ayuda en la lucha contra esta enfermedad. Lees mas
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