WASHINGTON – Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron, 76, from the pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of Detroit, and has appointed Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger of Tucson, as Archbishop of…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While the Holy Year 2025 refrain, “Hope does not disappoint,” can be difficult for those suffering from illness to embrace, Christians are called to recognize God’s closeness even in moments of…
WASHINGTON – “Since 1990 the bishops of the United States have worked closely with Church leaders in nations where Catholics were persecuted, imprisoned or worse because they refused to abandon their faith,” said Bishop Gerald…
Readings for the Memorial of Saint Scholastica, Virgin Reading 1 Genesis 1:1-19 In the beginning, when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless wasteland, and darkness covered the abyss, while…
Reading 1 Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8 In the year King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a high and lofty throne, with the train of his garment filling the temple. Seraphim were stationed above.…
Reading 1 Hebrews 13:15-17, 20-21 Brothers and sisters: Through Jesus, let us continually offer God a sacrifice of praise, that is, the fruit of lips that confess his name. Do not neglect to do good…